I HEAR A RHAPSODY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by George Fragos, Jack Baker, and Dick Gasparre in 1941, "i hear a rhapsody" is a romantic jazz standard characterized by lyrical melody and harmonic richness. Its lyrics evoke the emotional intensity of passionate love.

The first recording, by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra in New York, 1941, featured a swinging arrangement with clear melodic phrasing. Its AABA form allows for melodic improvisation and expressive dynamics.

Later interpretations by jazz vocalists and instrumentalists highlighted the song’s harmonic sophistication, ensuring its lasting presence in both big-band and small-group settings.

i hear a rhapsody free jazz leadsheet - Courtesy of the Jungle Jazz Band
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