Donna Lee

Oct 30

Written By Rachel

I had not heard of this song before! Good thing I’m going to jazz workouts!

Written to the chord changes of “Back Home Again in Indiana” — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB-q2N3_I7w

Generally attributed to Charlie Parker as the author although Miles Davis has also claimed ownership

On this recording:

Charlie Parker All Stars-Harry Smith Studios, New York,8/5/1947

Miles Davis(trumpet),

Charlie Parker(alto sax),

Bud Powell(piano)

Tommy Potter(bass),

MaxRoach(drums).

Softly as in a Mornin Sunrise