FIDGETY FEET - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"fidgety feet" was composed by Nick LaRocca and Larry Shields in 1918. It is a hallmark of early Dixieland jazz, known for its upbeat tempo and playful melodic lines.

The first recording was by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band in New York, with cornet, clarinet, and trombone leading the ensemble. Later jazz bands have maintained it as a showcase for spirited group improvisation.

Structurally, it follows a fast 32-bar format with syncopated melodies and call-and-response motifs, encouraging dynamic ensemble interaction.