BLACK BOTTOM - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"Black Bottom" was composed by Perry Bradford in 1926 and first recorded by his orchestra in New York City. It was closely tied to the Black Bottom dance craze of the 1920s.

Later recordings by big bands and jazz ensembles continued to celebrate its lively rhythms and danceable energy.

Its lyrics humorously describe the popular dance, while the music features syncopated rhythms, repeated motifs, and space for instrumental breaks that reflect the dance's playful spirit.