THEM THERE EYES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"Them There Eyes" was composed by Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey and published in 1930. It became a hit in the early 1930s through recordings by artists such as Billie Holiday and Count Basie’s orchestra.

The song’s catchy melody and blues-inflected harmony made it appealing to jazz musicians, especially vocalists. Its playful lyric and swing feel contributed to its enduring popularity.

Over time, "Them There Eyes" has become a standard in both vocal and instrumental jazz repertoires, performed by countless artists in swing, big-band, and small-group settings.