GIRL TALK - Free Jazz Leadsheet

girl talk was composed by Neal Hefti with lyrics by Bobby Troup in 1965, known for its sophisticated harmony and light, swinging melody. Its design allows both intimate vocal interpretation and instrumental improvisation.

The first recording was by Neal Hefti and His Orchestra in Los Angeles in 1965, featuring lyrical phrasing and understated swing. Structurally, it follows a 32-bar AABA format that provides space for improvisation.

Subsequent recordings by Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett highlighted its charm. Lyrically, it humorously examines the conversations and gossip that characterize social interactions among women.