IRISH BLACK BOTTOM - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed in the 1920s, "irish black bottom" combines the energetic rhythms of the Black Bottom dance craze with melodic and harmonic elements suitable for jazz performance. Its playful, upbeat character made it a favorite in early dance bands.

Early recordings captured the tune’s lively, syncopated energy, while jazz interpretations introduced improvisation and instrumental embellishments.

The tune allows musicians to explore rhythmic creativity, call-and-response passages, and expressive melodic phrasing.