DREAM OF YOU - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"dream of you" was composed by Jimmie Lunceford and Sy Oliver in 1940. The song conveys romantic yearning through a smooth swing feel and lyrical melodic lines, reflective of Lunceford’s orchestrational style.

The first recording was by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra in New York, featuring tight ensemble arrangements and featured solos. Subsequent recordings by jazz vocalists and instrumentalists have emphasized the tune’s lyrical charm and swing sensibility.

Structurally, the tune uses a 32-bar AABA form with elegant harmonies, providing performers with opportunities for improvisation, nuanced dynamics, and ensemble interaction.