BLUE 'N BOOGIE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli in 1944, "Blue 'n Boogie" was first recorded by Gillespie in New York City with his big band ensemble. The tune exemplifies the bebop style of the mid-1940s.

It has been recorded extensively by jazz musicians seeking a blues-based framework for improvisation, including later small-group interpretations.

The piece is instrumental and built on a 12-bar blues structure with a swinging, upbeat feel. Its melody features syncopation and rhythmic complexity, providing ample space for virtuosic solos and ensemble interplay.