THE MIDNIGHT SUN WILL NEVER SET - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Midnight Sun Will Never Set" was composed by Quincy Jones, Henri Salvador, and Dorcas Cochran, and first recorded in 1956 by the Quincy Jones Orchestra in Paris. Its atmospheric qualities reflected Jones’ early interest in blending orchestral colors with jazz rhythm sections.

Later recordings by Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae added lyrics and expanded the tune’s reach. Characterized by lush harmonies and a slow, floating melodic line, the piece departs from standard forms in favor of a more through-composed feel, creating an impressionistic sound reminiscent of nocturnal landscapes.