THE MOON IS LOW - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Moon Is Low" was composed by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown and published in 1930. The tune first appeared in the MGM musical film "Lord Byron of Broadway," where it was introduced on screen. Early commercial recordings followed shortly afterward, including versions by dance orchestras active in the early 1930s.

The song later found a place in the jazz repertoire through performances by artists such as Red Garland and George Shearing. Built on a 32-bar form with a smoothly lyrical melody, the tune conveys a gentle romantic mood centered on a quiet evening scene.