BIG NOISE FROM WINNETKA - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Bob Haggart and Ray Bauduc in 1938, "Big Noise from Winnetka" was first recorded by Haggart and Bauduc themselves in Chicago as a duet for bass and drums, with whistling added spontaneously during the session.

The tune has been adapted by numerous jazz ensembles over the years, including later big band versions that expanded on the original rhythmic interplay.

It is an instrumental piece highlighting rhythmic innovation and improvisation. The structure emphasizes dialogue between bass and percussion, with occasional melodic embellishments, creating a playful, syncopated effect that engages both performers and listeners.