HEAH ME TALKING TO YA - Free Jazz Leadsheet

heah me talking to ya was composed by Jelly Roll Morton in 1926, exemplifying early New Orleans jazz style. Its conversational melody and rhythmic vitality made it popular among small jazz groups.

The first recording was by Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers in Chicago, 1926, featuring piano and horn dialogue. Structurally, it blends 16- and 32-bar strains with call-and-response sections, leaving room for improvisation.

Later performances by traditional jazz ensembles highlighted its playful and rhythmic character. Lyrically minimal, the piece conveys humor and musical storytelling through phrasing and syncopation.