NEW ORLEANS HOP SCOP BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“New Orleans Hop Scop Blues” was composed by Clarence Williams and first recorded in the 1920s. It exemplifies the energetic New Orleans blues style, combining syncopated rhythms with improvisational flourishes.

Early recordings were by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings and other regional bands, with later interpretations by Louis Armstrong and Bunk Johnson. The tune’s 12-bar blues structure provides a foundation for melodic improvisation, while its lively tempo reflects the vibrant street and dance culture of New Orleans.