BIG BUTTER AND EGG MAN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"Big Butter and Egg Man" was written by Percy Venable and first published in 1926. The song became widely known through Louis Armstrong's early recordings in Chicago, with Armstrong on trumpet and vocals, and his Hot Five ensemble providing accompaniment.

It has since been revisited by jazz vocalists and swing bands, maintaining its status as a playful, upbeat classic of the 1920s repertoire.

The lyrics celebrate a confident and generous man, often interpreted as humorous and flirtatious. Musically, the piece relies on a simple blues-based structure, allowing space for improvisation and call-and-response between the singer and instruments.