The guitar tab (chords and melody) for “On Green Dolphin Street” is available for download as a PDF.
On Green Dolphin Street
“On Green Dolphin Street” is a beloved jazz standard composed by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington in 1947 for the MGM film Green Dolphin Street, starring Lana Turner and based on Elizabeth Goudge’s 1944 novel. Originally a pop ballad tied to the movie’s New Zealand setting, it gained little initial traction despite an early recording by Jimmy Dorsey.
Revived as a jazz staple in the 1950s—first notably by Ahmad Jamal in 1956—it exploded in popularity through Miles Davis’ 1958 quintet version (with Bill Evans on piano, John Coltrane on sax), featured on albums like ’58 Sessions. This modal-leaning interpretation, along with Evans’ own recordings, cemented its status for improvisation. Notable performers include Bill Evans (multiple takes), Herbie Hancock, and countless jam-session favorites, its elegant changes inspiring endless creative explorations.
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