THIS HERE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“this here” is a jazz tune with strong roots in the soul-jazz tradition, most closely associated with pianist Bobby Timmons, who co‑wrote it. It was first recorded in 1959 by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet (featuring Timmons) during sessions at Riverside Records, and appeared on the album *This Here*.

The song went on to become a soul-jazz staple, covered by organ and piano groups in the 1960s and beyond, and remains a signature piece of the hard-bop sound. Its groove-heavy, gospel-tinged melody and call‑and‑response feel in the head give it a relaxed but soulful character. Structurally, the tune is grounded in a blues-inflected form, combining straightforward harmonies with rhythmic syncopation that invites improvisation.