MAHAGONY HALL STOMP - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Mahogany Hall Stomp” was composed by Spencer Williams in 1929. The piece pays tribute to Mahogany Hall, a well‑known New Orleans establishment, and reflects Williams’s deep roots in the city.

The first known recording was made by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra on March 5, 1929, in New York. Its driving, stomping rhythm and swaggering melody capture both the energy of early jazz and the spirit of New Orleans nightlife. Over time, the tune has been revived by swing-era and traditional jazz players, and its structure—rooted in blues-inflected harmony—allows for both ensemble interplay and expressive solo improvisation.