Jazz Circle

Donna Lee

Composed by Charlie Parker (1947)Form: AB32 bars4/4advanced

Donna Lee is a bebop masterpiece composed by Charlie Parker in 1947, based on the chord changes of Indiana (Back Home Again in Indiana). This 32-bar AB form features extremely fast-moving eighth-note lines and challenging harmonic rhythm. The melody itself is an exercise in bebop language, making this tune essential study material for advanced bebop musicians.

Ready
220 BPM

Notation

AA Section
BB Section