OH MISS HANNAH - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Oh Miss Hannah” is a classic jazz and blues tune from the early 1920s, composed by Clarence Williams. The song combines playful lyrical storytelling with a lively, syncopated melody, characteristic of the jazz age.

The first notable recording was made by Clarence Williams’ Blue Five, featuring piano and horn accompaniment that highlighted both rhythmic drive and expressive vocal phrasing. Its structure follows a 16- or 32-bar form with opportunities for improvisation and instrumental fills.

Later interpretations by artists such as Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong brought the song to wider audiences, showcasing its charm and versatility as a standard for both vocalists and instrumentalists.