OLE MISS - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Ole Miss” is a jazz composition written in 1947 by Charlie Parker. As a bebop piece, it reflects Parker’s innovative approach to melody, rhythm, and harmonic complexity.

The first recording was made by Parker and his quintet, featuring alto saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums. The tune follows a 32-bar form with fast-paced bebop lines and opportunities for extended improvisation.

Later recordings by Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, and modern jazz ensembles have kept the piece in the bebop repertoire. Its energetic character and intricate melodic contours make it a showcase for technical skill and creative interpretation.