JOSHUA-FIT-THE-BATTLE-OF-JERICHO - Free Jazz Leadsheet

An African-American spiritual adapted into jazz, "joshua fit the battle of jericho" became a standard for its dramatic melody and narrative energy. Its call-and-response structure and strong rhythm invite improvisation.

Recorded by Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and other jazz artists, performances emphasized ensemble interplay, rhythmic drive, and melodic embellishment.

The tune remains a vibrant connection between spiritual roots and jazz evolution.