Camp meeting blues – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Eb Major – King Oliver 1923
Camp Meeting Blues (1923) is an early Chicago-style jazz blues. View this free online lead sheet in Eb major for traditional jazz performance.
About this song:
Camp Meeting Blues (1923) is a foundational early Chicago-style jazz recording associated with King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band. The piece blends blues harmony with collective improvisation and prominent ensemble breaks, reflecting the transition from New Orleans style to early Chicago jazz.
This free online lead sheet presents the melody and chords in Eb major, ideal for traditional jazz bands, small combos, and musicians studying early jazz ensemble interplay.
About the Composer: King Oliver
King Oliver (1881–1938) was a pioneering jazz cornetist and bandleader who played a major role in the development of early New Orleans and Chicago jazz. He mentored Louis Armstrong and helped establish the collective improvisation style that defined early jazz ensembles. His recordings with the Creole Jazz Band remain historically significant in jazz history.
Musical Structure and Form
Typically performed in 12-bar blues form in Eb major, featuring ensemble choruses, instrumental breaks, and improvised solos.
