STORMY WEATHER - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stormy weather, composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Ted Koehler in 1933, is one of the most iconic American jazz and blues standards. Its poignant melody and evocative lyrics capture the feeling of longing and heartbreak.

The first recording was by Ethel Waters in 1933 at the Cotton Club, and later versions by Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and Frank Sinatra have cemented its place in jazz history.

The song typically follows a 32-bar AABA form with expressive melodic lines and rich harmonic progressions, providing ample room for vocal and instrumental interpretation while conveying deep emotional nuance.