SUGAR BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

sugar blues, composed by Clarence Williams in 1919, is a classic jazz and blues tune characterized by its playful melody and swinging rhythm. It has become a staple in both traditional jazz and early blues repertoires.

The first recordings were made by Leona Williams, and later versions by artists such as Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller helped cement its status as a jazz standard.

The composition features a 12-bar blues structure with room for improvisation, expressive phrasing, and ensemble interplay, making it a favorite for both instrumentalists and vocalists.