CAMP MEETING BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“camp meeting blues” was published and recorded in 1923 by King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band during their Chicago period. The original recording showcased the interplay between Oliver and Louis Armstrong, capturing one of the defining sounds of early jazz.

The tune continued into the repertoire of various traditional-jazz ensembles, prized for its driving rhythm and spirited blues language. Built on a blues foundation with ensemble breaks and call-and-response passages, it reflects the band’s blend of New Orleans phrasing and emerging Chicago-style sophistication.