Little Sunflower is a jazz standard written by Freddie Hubbard. It appears on his 1967 album Backlash and is known for a lyrical melody that blends a breezy bossa nova feel with a light funk groove. The original recording was arranged by Claus Ogerman and features a notable lineup including Chick Corea on keyboards and a horn section with Buddy Collette, Ernie Watts, Joe Farrell, and Tom Scott. The tune has been widely covered and sampled, and remains a favorite in jazz education and performances.
