DOODLIN' - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"doodlin'" was composed by Horace Silver in 1954 and is a defining example of the hard bop style. The tune combines bluesy motifs with rhythmic sophistication, providing a relaxed yet swinging groove.

The first recording was by Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers in New York, featuring trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. Over time, the tune has been recorded by numerous small ensembles, becoming a staple in jazz education and performance.

The structure is based on a 12-bar blues with memorable melodic riffs, leaving space for expressive improvisation and interaction between soloists and rhythm section.