Who composed The pearls?

The pearls was composed by Jelly Roll Morton in 1923.

When was The pearls composed?

The pearls was composed in 1923 by Jelly Roll Morton.

Is the The pearls lead sheet free to view?

This jazz lead sheet can be viewed online for free for study, performance practice, and educational use.

In which key is The pearls?

The lead sheet for The pearls is in the key of G to C Major.

The pearls – Free Jazz Lead Sheet

Q: What jazz tunes are similar to The pearls?

Jazz tunes similar to The pearls include: Black Bottom Stomp, Chicago Breakdown, Dead Man Blues, Don T You Leave Me Here, Frog I More Rag, Grandpa S Spells, Jelly Roll Blues, Shreveport Stomp, Sidewalk Blues, Steamboat Stomp, The Chant, Tom Cat Blues, Wolverine Blues. These are often performed as part of the same jazz repertoire and study collections.

G to C Major – Jelly Roll Morton 1923

The Pearls by Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (1923) is a ragtime-influenced jazz piece in G to C Major. The composition features syncopated rhythmic patterns and lively melodic contours typical of the ragtime era. Composed by Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, a noted pianist and bandleader, 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.

Free Jazz Leadsheet for the pearls, G to C Major ,courtesy of The Jungle Jazz Band

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About this song:

"The Pearls" was composed by Jelly Roll Morton and first recorded in 1923 during the early peak of Morton's career. It exemplifies his approach to combining ragtime roots with emerging New Orleans jazz idioms, using carefully structured arrangements.

Later performances by traditional-jazz pianists and ensembles helped preserve the tune as a Morton classic. The piece is built around contrasting strains typical of early piano rags, enriched by Morton's distinctive harmonic language and rhythmic "Spanish tinge" influence.

About the composer: Jelly Roll Morton

Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, known as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Born in New Orleans around 1890, he is best known for his role in formalizing jazz and his composition "King Porter Stomp," which became a swing standard in 1935.

You might also like:

→ Black bottom stomp
→ Chicago breakdown
→ Dead man blues
→ Don t you leave me here
→ Frog i more rag
→ Grandpa s spells
→ Jelly roll blues
→ Shreveport stomp
→ Sidewalk blues
→ Steamboat stomp
→ The chant
→ Tom cat blues
→ Wolverine blues

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