THAT'S A PLENTY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"That's a Plenty" was composed by Lew Pollack and published in 1914, originally as a ragtime-style piano piece. Its first known recording as a jazz ensemble number occurred in 1923 by the New Orleans Rhythm Kings in Richmond, Indiana, helping transition the tune from ragtime repertoire into traditional jazz.

The piece has remained a cornerstone of Dixieland and revival jazz, recorded by artists such as the Firehouse Five Plus Two and Woody Herman. Entirely instrumental, it features multiple contrasting strains, brisk tempos, and opportunities for collective improvisation. Its energetic ragtime roots, paired with later jazz phrasing, make it a staple for high-spirited ensemble performance.