GULLY LOW BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

gully low blues was composed by Count Basie in 1937 and became a staple in the swing repertoire. Its melodic simplicity and driving rhythm suited small ensembles and big-band arrangements alike.

The first recording was by Count Basie and His Orchestra in New York City, 1937, highlighting tight rhythmic interplay and bluesy riffs. Structurally, it follows a 12-bar blues form with sections for improvisation and dynamic expression.

Later recordings by jazz vocalists and instrumentalists reinforced its status as a swing classic. Lyrically, it conveys streetwise humor and playful storytelling typical of the era.