STABLEMATES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stablemates, composed by Benny Golson in 1955, is a sophisticated jazz composition known for its intricate harmonic structure and memorable melody. The tune is a favorite among bebop and hard bop musicians for both ensemble and solo interpretation.

The first recording was by the Miles Davis Quintet in 1955, highlighting its complex chord changes and rhythmic drive. Subsequent recordings by Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, and other jazz artists reinforced its status as a modern standard.

Musically, the piece features a 32-bar form with chromatic substitutions, challenging harmonies, and opportunities for improvisation, making it both technically engaging and melodically compelling.