CHERRY RED - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“cherry red” is a blues composition associated with pianist and singer Milt Buckner, first recorded by blues and jazz performers in the late 1930s. Early versions highlighted a relaxed, piano-driven groove supporting expressive vocals.

The song’s lyrics draw on themes of romance and desire, using vivid imagery common to classic blues storytelling. Its slow-to-medium tempo and open harmonic layout allow vocalists and instrumentalists room to shape the performance with personal nuance.