CANADIAN CAPERS - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“canadian capers” was composed in 1915 by Earl Burtnett, Gus Chandler, Bert White, and Henry Cohen. The tune was first recorded by dance orchestras in the mid-1910s and gained widespread popularity through early acoustic-era releases.

It saw a significant revival in 1949 when lyrics were added and the song reappeared under the title “Cuttin' Capers,” recorded by Doris Day. The piece in its original instrumental form uses a lively ragtime-influenced structure with bright syncopation, making it a favorite for traditional-jazz and novelty-dance ensembles.