COME SUNDAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“come sunday” is part of Duke Ellington’s extended work *Black, Brown and Beige*, introduced in 1943 at Carnegie Hall. A later 1958 recording featuring Mahalia Jackson brought the piece renewed acclaim, highlighting its spiritual and emotional depth.

The melody’s hymn-like simplicity contrasts with the rich harmonic palette typical of Ellington’s writing. The song’s devotional character has made it a lasting work within both jazz and sacred-music traditions.