SUGAR - Free Jazz Leadsheet

sugar, composed by Maceo Pinkard in 1926, is a jazz standard celebrated for its smooth melody and swing feel. Its harmonically rich structure makes it ideal for improvisation and ensemble interaction.

Early recordings by Red Nichols and His Five Pennies popularized the tune, with subsequent interpretations by Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, and other jazz luminaries maintaining its legacy.

The composition uses a 32-bar AABA form with lyrical phrasing, offering musicians room for expressive interpretation while retaining a playful, upbeat character.