LOVER MAN IN BB - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Lover Man (in B-flat)” is a jazz ballad composed by Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, and James Sherman in 1941. Its plaintive melody and rich harmonic base became closely associated with Billie Holiday, whose 1944 recording remains one of the most iconic interpretations.

The lyrics express longing and heartbreak, and the song’s structure allows instrumentalists to deliver tender, emotive solos. It continues to be a standard in both vocal and instrumental jazz repertoires.