EASY STREET - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"easy street" was composed by Alan Rankin Jones in 1940. The tune offers a cheerful, swinging melody conveying a carefree, optimistic mood suitable for both vocal and instrumental jazz performances.

The first recording was by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra in New York, highlighting the ensemble’s rhythmic drive and melodic clarity. Subsequent performances by small groups and big bands have emphasized the tune’s charm and accessibility.

The composition follows a 32-bar AABA structure with clear harmonic movement, leaving space for soloists and ensemble improvisation.