CHERYL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“cheryl” is a bebop composition by Charlie Parker, first recorded in 1947. The tune, built on a blues form, showcases Parker’s refined melodic sense and the rhythmic elasticity typical of his writing during the postwar years.

Its straightforward twelve-bar structure provides a firm foundation for high-energy improvisation, making it a staple among modern-jazz musicians. Performers often highlight the contrast between its compact theme and the open, exploratory nature of the solos.