DOWN IN JUNGLE TOWN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"down in jungle town" was composed by Buster Bailey in 1924. The piece blends New Orleans jazz influences with playful, exoticized motifs popular in early jazz compositions.

The first recording was by Buster Bailey’s Jazz Band in Chicago, with clarinet, trumpet, and piano performing rhythmic, syncopated lines. Revival performances by Dixieland and traditional jazz groups have kept the piece in circulation for ensemble showcases.

The composition features a 16-bar form with room for solos, call-and-response phrasing, and rhythmic variety, creating a lively and engaging performance opportunity.