BREEZIN' ALONG WITH THE BREEZE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“breezin’ along with the breeze” was written in 1926 by haven gillespie, seymour simons and richard whiting. Its first commercial publication appeared that year, and early recordings by groups such as the Missouri Jazz Band helped establish it as a popular tune.

Over subsequent decades the song has been interpreted by vocalists and jazz and popular‑music ensembles alike, including performances by nat king cole and bing crosby, keeping the melody in circulation. The lyrics and mood convey a sense of freedom, leisure and gentle optimism, as though drifting with the breeze. Musically, the piece uses smooth, flowing melodic lines over an easy swing rhythm, with accessible harmonic changes and melodic phrasing that invite improvisation and lyrical interpretation.