IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II in 1945 for the film State Fair, this jazz standard is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and harmonic richness. Its melodic contour lends itself to both vocal and instrumental improvisation.

Notable recordings by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis emphasized phrasing, tempo variation, and harmonic exploration.

The piece captures the freshness and optimism of spring while providing performers room for expressive interpretation.