ORIENTAL MAN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Oriental Man” is a jazz composition from the 1930s reflecting the era’s fascination with exotic themes in popular music. It became part of the swing repertoire due to its distinctive melody and rhythmic flexibility.

Orchestras of the period, including those led by Cab Calloway and Benny Carter, recorded the piece. Its 32-bar form allows for improvisation while maintaining melodic interest.

The tune is characterized by playful phrasing and light harmonic exploration, typical of swing-era novelty tunes.