Copenhagen – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Bb Major – Charlie Davis 1924
Copenhagen by Charles Davis (1924) is a swing-era jazz standard in Bb Major. The tune became a favorite for dance orchestras, with its swinging rhythm and accessible melodic lines. Charles Davis was a bandleader and saxophonist whose contributions helped define the sound of the swing era. The arrangement features the tight rhythmic interplay and Polished ensemble work characteristic of the big band era.
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Copenhagen, composed in 1924 by Charlie Davis and popularized by Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra, is a bright early swing-era jazz favorite. This free online lead sheet emphasizes its catchy melody, steady groove, and clear harmonic layout suited for solos and ensemble interplay.
View this lead sheet online to study its classic 1920s swing character and improvisational flexibility.
About the composer: Charlie Davis
Charles Davis (1933–2016) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist known for his work in the jazz and blues genres. His most notable contribution was his role in shaping the American jazz scene through his music and collaborations, particularly with the Charlie Davis Orchestra in the 1960s and 1970s.
Musical strucutre and form
This song features 5 different parts.
