ONCE IN A WHILE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Michael Edwards with lyrics by Bud Green in 1937, “Once in a While” became a popular standard in the jazz repertoire for its lyrical melody and harmonic structure.

First recorded by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, it has been interpreted by artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Jazz musicians often use the song’s 32-bar AABA form as a framework for improvisation.

The song’s expressive phrasing and romantic character make it adaptable to both vocal and instrumental arrangements.