ORIENTAL STRUT - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Oriental Strut” is a 1930s jazz composition with a lively, exotic-influenced melody, popularized by big bands and swing orchestras.

The song’s syncopated rhythm and riff-based structure provide ample space for solos and ensemble interplay. Notable performances were by bands such as Cab Calloway’s and Duke Ellington’s.

Its 32-bar AABA form, combined with playful harmonic touches, made it a standard in the swing repertoire and a showcase for rhythmic drive.