INDIAN SUMMER - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Victor Herbert with lyrics by Al Dubin, "indian summer" is a reflective, autumn-themed ballad that became a staple of the jazz repertoire. Its warm, lyrical melody and rich harmonic structure lend themselves to expressive improvisation.

Notable recordings by Tommy Dorsey and Ella Fitzgerald highlighted its delicate phrasing and emotional depth. Later jazz interpretations explored tempo variation and harmonic colouring.

The song captures the fleeting beauty of the season while providing performers freedom for stylistic nuance.