S' wonderful – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Eb Major – George Gershwin 1927
'S Wonderful by George Gershwin (1927) is a jazz standard in Eb Major, originally written with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the Broadway musical Funny Face. Its elegant melody, sophisticated harmony and rhythmic flexibility have made it a favorite for both vocal and instrumental jazz performance.
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'S Wonderful' is a 1927 song by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Written for the Broadway musical Funny Face, it was introduced by Adele Astaire and Allen Kearns and quickly became one of the best-known songs from the Gershwin brothers' musical theatre repertoire.
The song combines Gershwin's distinctive melodic writing with sophisticated harmonic movement and a lively rhythmic character. Its enduring popularity has led to numerous vocal and instrumental recordings, particularly in jazz, where musicians have explored its melody, phrasing and harmonic structure.
About the composer: George Gershwin
George Gershwin (1898–1937) was an American composer and pianist whose work brought together elements of classical music, jazz and popular song. Together with his brother Ira Gershwin, he created many influential works for Broadway and the concert stage. 'S Wonderful', written in 1927 for the musical Funny Face, became a lasting part of the American popular song repertoire and an enduring jazz standard.
