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I will say that one of the best versions of Autumn Leaves I ever heard was a live recording by Miles. He never stated the melody. In fact, if you didn't know it was Autumn Leaves, you'd be completely...

Yes. I mostly listen to jam bands and jazz, and I only expect the head to remain the same, and maybe not even that from a really great player.

One follow-up: don't read music you know. The less you know the music, the more you will rely on your reading skills and the less you will be playing tunes by feel/ear.