BROWN SUGAR - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“brown sugar” was composed by harry barris and published in 1926. Its first known recording was by cook and his dreamland orchestra on July 10, 1926, in New York City. Since then the tune has been interpreted by various traditional jazz and swing‑bands, admired for its bright, dance‑friendly melody and vintage charm.

The song evokes light‑hearted flirtation and late‑night ease. Musically, it is structured in an accessible popular‑song form with a flowing melody over a moderate tempo, allowing soloists and ensembles room for lyrical improvisation and relaxed swing.