LAURA - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by David Raksin in 1944, "Laura" is a hauntingly beautiful jazz standard with a lyrical melody and rich harmonic progression. Its introspective mood makes it ideal for expressive improvisation.

Recorded by Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others, performances emphasize melodic nuance, harmonic sophistication, and interpretive depth.

It remains a staple in both vocal and instrumental jazz repertoire.