FINE AND MELLOW - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"fine and mellow" was composed by Billie Holiday in 1939. This blues ballad showcases Holiday’s expressive vocal style and emotional depth.

The first recording featured Holiday with her orchestra, including tenor saxophone and muted trumpet solos. Later interpretations by vocalists and instrumentalists have kept it a staple in jazz ballad repertoire.

Musically, it uses a 12-bar blues form, emphasizing lyrical phrasing, subtle dynamics, and room for instrumental improvisation.