DOIN' THE NEW LOW DOWN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"doin' the new low down" was composed by Fletcher Henderson and published in 1928. The song reflects Henderson’s innovative approach to jazz arranging, balancing a strong swing rhythm with lyrical horn lines and solo opportunities.

The first recording was by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra in New York, featuring trumpet, clarinet, trombone, and piano interacting in syncopated patterns. Subsequent renditions by swing and Dixieland bands have emphasized the tune’s playful melodic hooks and dynamic ensemble sections.

Musically, the piece combines a traditional 32-bar form with call-and-response passages, allowing soloists to navigate its harmonically rich framework while preserving its infectious swing feel.