DEEP PURPLE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"deep purple" is a jazz standard composed by Peter DeRose in 1933 with lyrics by Mitchell Parish. Originally written as an instrumental, it was later adapted for vocal performance, becoming widely popular in both forms.

The first recording was made by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra in New York, featuring smooth orchestration that highlighted the song’s lyrical qualities. Subsequent interpretations by artists such as Jimmy Dorsey, Bing Crosby, and Sarah Vaughan have reinforced its status as a beloved standard.

The song employs a 32-bar AABA structure with flowing melodic lines and rich harmonies, providing ample room for vocal expression and instrumental improvisation, maintaining its appeal across decades.