Songs and compositions · New in 2026

Body and Soul, On the Sunny Side of the Street

Johnny Green; Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields, 1930. Value 3 of 5 for reuse.

US 2026

Two of the most recorded jazz standards.

WhereStatus
United StatesFree since 2026

Limits

Compositions only.

Ideas

Jazz learning material, covers.

Sources

Checked 31 October 2026. Report a correction.

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