BLACK BOTTOM STOMP - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Jelly Roll Morton and published in 1926, "Black Bottom Stomp" was first recorded by Morton's Red Hot Peppers in Chicago. The recording highlighted ensemble interplay and featured complex rhythmic and melodic structures.

The composition has remained a staple of traditional jazz repertoire and has been recorded by numerous revivalist bands.

Lyrically inspired by the Black Bottom dance craze, the music is largely instrumental, with a fast-paced, syncopated style. It combines ragtime influences, polyphonic ensemble writing, and opportunities for individual solos.