OOP BOP SH'BAM - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Dizzy Gillespie in 1947, “Oop Bop Sh’Bam” is a bebop classic exemplifying the genre’s fast-paced, complex harmonic and rhythmic structures.

Gillespie’s recording with his quintet featured intricate horn lines, syncopated rhythms, and improvisation over a 32-bar form. The piece showcases the virtuosic, energetic style of early bebop.

Its influence continues in modern jazz, serving as a model for bebop phrasing and ensemble interaction.

oop bop sh'bam free jazz leadsheet - Courtesy of the Jungle Jazz Band

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