GOOD BAIT - Free Jazz Leadsheet

good bait was composed by Tadd Dameron and Count Basie in 1944 and has become a bebop and swing standard. Its upbeat melody and rich harmonic structure make it a popular choice for improvisers.

The first recording was by Count Basie in New York City in 1944, featuring a swinging rhythm section and clear melodic lines. Structurally, it uses a 32-bar form with room for call-and-response and instrumental interplay.

Later interpretations by Dexter Gordon and other jazz musicians emphasized its adaptability. Lyrically minimal, the piece focuses on instrumental expression and rhythmic drive.