I'M GONNA MOVE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"i'm gonna move" was composed by Fats Waller and Andy Razaf in 1922, combining ragtime-inspired rhythms with Waller's characteristic stride piano style. The song quickly became a feature of early jazz and blues performances.

The first known recording was by Fats Waller himself in New York in 1923, with Waller on piano and vocals. The tune has since been revisited by jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong and Teddy Wilson, highlighting its enduring appeal in swing and traditional jazz settings.

Lyrically, it expresses a playful determination and confidence in love and life. Musically, it features a syncopated melody over a 12-bar blues structure, with opportunities for improvisation and instrumental flair, especially in piano or small ensemble renditions.