LADY BIRD - Free Jazz Leadsheet
Composed by Tadd Dameron in 1939, "Lady Bird" is a bebop standard featuring a memorable melody and innovative chord progression. Its structure encourages improvisation and harmonic exploration.
Recorded by Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, and other bebop masters, performances emphasize melodic invention, rhythmic sophistication, and harmonic creativity.
It remains a staple in jazz education and performance, admired for its elegance and ingenuity.