OSTRICH WALK - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Ostrich Walk” was composed by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band in 1917 and remains an early example of New Orleans jazz recorded for commercial audiences.

The tune showcases fast-paced collective improvisation, with a lively, syncopated rhythm. Its structure emphasizes fun, playful phrasing characteristic of early jazz.

It continues to be performed as a historical jazz piece illustrating the style and spirit of the era.