ON REVIVAL DAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“On Revival Day” is a traditional spiritual dating back to the early 20th century, reflecting the communal and celebratory nature of religious gatherings in the American South.

Early recordings were made by gospel choirs and solo singers in the 1920s and 1930s, capturing the call-and-response structure and rhythmic vitality of revival meetings. Jazz artists later incorporated it into gospel-influenced arrangements.

The song typically features a repetitive, verse-chorus form, emphasizing vocal harmonies and a flexible rhythm conducive to improvisation.