FROG-I-MORE RAG - Free Jazz Leadsheet

frog-i-more rag was composed by James P. Johnson in 1916 and is known for its stride piano style and playful melodic lines. The tune provides a platform for virtuosic interpretation while maintaining a strong rhythmic drive.

The first recording was made by Johnson himself in New York City in 1917, illustrating the balance between technical agility and melodic accessibility. Structurally, it features multiple ragtime strains with syncopation and dynamic contrast that engage both performers and listeners.

Subsequent revivals by stride pianists and jazz ensembles have preserved its lively character. The song is primarily instrumental, emphasizing rhythmic precision and melodic invention as its core expressive elements.