SWANEE RIVER - Free Jazz Leadsheet

swanee river, also known as 'Old Folks at Home,' composed by Stephen Foster in 1851, is an American classic that has been adapted into jazz and popular music. Its nostalgic melody and straightforward harmonic structure lend themselves to improvisation.

Jazz interpretations by artists such as Sidney Bechet and Fats Waller brought the tune into the jazz repertoire.

The composition uses a simple AABA form with clear melodic lines, allowing for expressive interpretation, rhythmic variation, and ensemble improvisation.