SOLAR - Free Jazz Leadsheet

solar, commonly attributed to Miles Davis and published in 1954, is a concise and harmonically sophisticated jazz standard that has become a central piece in the bebop repertoire. Its structure is notable for the use of subtle chord shifts and a clear, memorable melody line.

The first recording of solar was made by the Miles Davis Quintet in 1954, featuring Davis on trumpet and recorded in New York. The composition has since been recorded by many artists, including Bill Evans and Gerry Mulligan, often highlighting its adaptability for improvisation.

The piece carries no lyrics but conveys a mood of understated elegance and intellectual depth through its harmonic interplay. Its form is typically a 12-bar structure with a circular progression, which invites creative interpretation by soloists.