King porter stomp – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Ab Major –
About this song:
Composed by Jelly Roll Morton in 1905, "King Porter Stomp" is a seminal jazz standard bridging ragtime, early jazz, and swing. Its memorable riff-based melody and flexible harmonic framework encourage improvisation.
Count Basie’s swing-era version emphasized ensemble interplay, dynamic solos, and rhythmic drive.
The tune remains a cornerstone of jazz repertoire, performed by generations of musicians.
