IT'S BEEN A LONG LONG TIME - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn in 1945, "it's been a long long time" is a romantic ballad embraced by the jazz community. Its memorable melody and harmonic depth make it ideal for expressive performance.

Notable renditions by Bing Crosby, Harry James, and Tony Bennett explored lyrical phrasing and nuanced improvisation.

The song combines nostalgic sentiment with musical sophistication, making it enduringly popular in jazz repertoire.

it's been a long long time free jazz leadsheet - Courtesy of the Jungle Jazz Band
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