FLAMINGO - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"flamingo" was composed by Ted Grouya with lyrics by Edmund Anderson in 1940. Its languid, tropical melody evokes a sense of romantic elegance, making it a favorite for jazz ballads and mid-tempo swing interpretations.

Recorded initially by Earl Bostic and later popularized by Duke Ellington and others, the piece offers space for lyrical solos and ensemble interplay.

Its structure highlights repeated melodic motifs over a smooth harmonic progression, rewarding nuanced phrasing and expressive dynamics.