SOUTH RAMPART STREET PARADE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

south rampart street parade, composed by King Oliver in 1927, is a lively New Orleans jazz composition celebrated for its energetic rhythm and collective improvisation. The piece captures the spirit of early jazz parades and street celebrations.

The first recording was made by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band in Chicago, featuring its signature ensemble interplay and bright, syncopated melodies. Subsequent revivals by artists such as Louis Armstrong and Preservation Hall Jazz Band have preserved its traditional jazz vitality.

Instrumentally, the composition emphasizes polyphonic ensemble lines, call-and-response motifs, and a marching rhythm, reflecting the festive atmosphere of its origins in New Orleans street parades.