MAMA DON'T ALLOW - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Mama Don't Allow” is a traditional jazz and Dixieland tune that originated in the early 20th century. The lyrics typically playfully describe a child being forbidden from engaging in various activities, often set to a lively, call-and-response rhythm.

It has been recorded by numerous New Orleans jazz bands, including Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. Its simple, repetitive structure makes it a staple in jam sessions and teaching settings, emphasizing collective improvisation.