STARDUST - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stardust, composed by Hoagy Carmichael in 1927, with lyrics added by Mitchell Parish in 1929, is one of the most enduring American popular songs. Its flowing, lyrical melody and rich harmonies have made it a standard in both jazz and popular repertoires.

The first recording was made by Isham Jones and His Orchestra in 1927 as an instrumental, and the vocal version by Bing Crosby in 1931 popularized the song widely. Over the decades, artists like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole have offered memorable interpretations.

The composition features a 32-bar AABA form, with a sweeping, romantic melody that allows for expressive phrasing and harmonic embellishment, often evoking nostalgia and lyrical longing.