I'VE FOUND A NEW BABY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams in 1926, "i've found a new baby" is an upbeat jazz and blues standard with playful lyrics and a lively melody. Its infectious rhythm and harmonically flexible structure made it a favorite among early jazz bands.

The first recording was by Clarence Williams’ Blue Five in New York in 1926, capturing the song’s energetic swing. Later interpretations by Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, and Count Basie highlighted its adaptability to both small combos and big bands.

The lyrics celebrate newfound romantic joy, while musically, the song uses a 32-bar AABA form with chord changes conducive to improvisation, allowing performers to showcase technical skill and expressive phrasing.