CEMENT MIXER - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“cement mixer” is a novelty jazz tune written and introduced by Slim Gaillard in the mid-1940s. The earliest recordings featured Gaillard’s signature vocal style, combining rhythm, humor, and playful syllables that became hallmarks of his performances.

The song later gained popularity through dance-band and club renditions. Its comedic lyrics revolve around nonsensical wordplay, while the music uses a steady mid-tempo groove and simple harmonic pattern that allow performers to embellish the rhythmic humor.