VALSE HOT - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“valse hot” is a jazz composition by pianist and arranger Sonny Rollins, composed in 1950. It is an example of a jazz waltz, blending harmonic sophistication with a 3/4 time swing feel. The tune was recorded by various small groups and became a teaching piece for exploring waltz-time improvisation in jazz.

The melody is playful yet elegant, offering space for improvisation over its complex chord changes. It remains a favorite in modern jazz repertoire for performers who enjoy experimenting with rhythm and phrasing in 3/4 time.