ORIGINAL DIXIELAND ONE-STEP - Free Jazz Leadsheet
Composed in 1917, “Original Dixieland One-Step” is one of the earliest recorded jazz tunes, performed by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.
The piece features a lively 2/4 rhythm typical of early New Orleans jazz and showcases collective improvisation over a march-like structure. Its historical significance lies in its role in introducing jazz to recorded media audiences worldwide.
The tune remains a landmark in jazz history for its energetic melody and rhythmic drive.