That's a plenty – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
D minor to Bb Major – Lew Pollack 1914
Thats a Plenty by Lew Pollack (1914) is a ragtime-influenced jazz piece in D minor to Bb Major. The composition features syncopated rhythmic patterns and lively melodic contours typical of the ragtime era. Composed by Lew Pollack, a noted pianist and vocalist, it reflects the transition from ragtime to early jazz styles. The tune's rhythmic drive and melodic charm make it a popular choice for traditional jazz ensembles.
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"That's a Plenty" was composed by Lew Pollack and published in 1914, originally as a ragtime-style piano piece. Its first known recording as a jazz ensemble number occurred in 1923 by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings in Richmond, Indiana, helping transition the tune from ragtime repertoire into traditional jazz.
The piece has remained a cornerstone of Dixieland and revival jazz, recorded by artists such as the Firehouse Five Plus Two and Woody Herman. Entirely instrumental, it features multiple contrasting strains, brisk tempos, and opportunities for collective improvisation. Its energetic ragtime roots, paired with later jazz phrasing, make it a staple for high-spirited ensemble performance.
About the composer: Lew Pollack
Lew Pollack (1895–1946) was an American composer and musician active in the 1920s and 1930s, known for his contributions to jazz and Broadway. He is best known for songs like "Charmaine" and "Diane" with Ernö Rapée, and for his work on Broadway musicals such as *The Whirl of New York* and *The Mimic World*.
