INDIAN LOVE CALL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Rose and Dixon in 1924 for the operetta Rose-Marie, "indian love call" is a hauntingly lyrical piece that gained widespread popularity in jazz and popular music. Its evocative melody and dramatic phrasing make it ideal for expressive interpretation.

Early recordings by Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald emphasized its operatic roots, while later jazz renditions highlighted improvisational flexibility and instrumental dialogue.

The tune’s romantic, call-and-response quality allows musicians to showcase both melody and harmonic creativity, making it a timeless standard.