Chimes blues – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
C Major – King Oliver 1923
About this song:
Chimes Blues, recorded in 1923 by King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band featuring Louis Armstrong, is a foundational early New Orleans jazz blues. This free online lead sheet reflects its classic 12-bar structure, ensemble interplay, and signature chime-like piano effects.
View this lead sheet online to study authentic collective improvisation and traditional-jazz phrasing.