THE ONIONS - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Onions" was composed and recorded by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five in 1949. Produced in New York, the tune appeared during Jordan’s peak years as a leading figure in jump blues, combining humor with a tightly arranged rhythmic drive.

Although not as widely revived as some of Jordan’s hits, the track remains notable for its playful lyric wordplay and blues-based 12-bar structure. The tune showcases the band’s characteristic mix of swing rhythms and witty delivery.