Stella by Starlight

Stella by Starlight is one of the most harmonically rich jazz standards in the repertoire. Composed by Victor Young, this 32-bar tune moves through multiple key centers and features a wide variety of chord qualities, making it an excellent vehicle for developing your improvisation and comping skills. At Fretprints, we break down the changes, explore pentatonic approaches, and build your vocabulary for navigating this essential standard.