CANADIAN SUNSET - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“canadian sunset” was composed in 1956 by Eddie Heywood, with lyrics later added by Norman Gimbel. The first recording was an instrumental version by Eddie Heywood and Hugo Winterhalter’s Orchestra, which became a major hit the same year.

A vocal version by Andy Williams soon followed, giving the song a second wave of popularity. With lyrics that evoke peaceful northern landscapes and a melody built on smooth, descending lines, the tune blends pop warmth with subtle jazz colouration, making it suitable for both vocalists and instrumentalists.