Jelly roll blues – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Bb Major –
About this song:
Written by Jelly Roll Morton in 1915, "jelly roll blues" is one of the earliest jazz compositions. Its syncopated melody and ragtime-infused harmony provide an early blueprint for jazz improvisation.
Performed by small ensembles, it highlights rhythmic interplay, melodic embellishments, and early jazz style.
The tune’s historical importance and musical richness make it essential in studying jazz origins.
