STEALIN' APPLES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stealin' apples, composed by Fats Waller in 1922, is a playful, stride-infused jazz piece with a lighthearted, bluesy character. Its rhythmic vitality and memorable melodic hooks made it popular in early jazz circles.

The first recording was by Fats Waller and His Rhythm in New York, highlighting his virtuoso piano technique and lively improvisation. Later renditions by jazz pianists and small ensembles have maintained its cheerful spirit.

The piece is structured as a 12-bar blues with recurring riffs and syncopated accents, offering space for improvisation and playful interaction between instruments.