HENDERSON STOMP - Free Jazz Leadsheet

henderson stomp was composed in the 1920s in tribute to Fletcher Henderson and became a favorite swing-era instrumental showcase. Its driving rhythm and bluesy melody made it ideal for danceable jazz sets.

The first recordings featured big-band arrangements with prominent horn lines and rhythmic interplay. Structurally, it allows improvisational solos over repeated harmonic patterns.

Later interpretations highlighted its energetic swing feel and opportunities for conversation between melody and rhythm sections, keeping audiences engaged.