Who composed Tom cat blues?

Tom cat blues was composed by Jelly Roll Morton in 1924.

When was Tom cat blues composed?

Tom cat blues was composed in 1924 by Jelly Roll Morton.

Is the Tom cat blues lead sheet free to view?

This jazz lead sheet can be viewed online for free for study, performance practice, and educational use.

In which key is Tom cat blues?

The lead sheet for Tom cat blues is in the key of Bb to F Major.

Tom cat blues – Free Jazz Lead Sheet

Q: What jazz tunes are similar to Tom cat blues?

Jazz tunes similar to Tom cat blues include: Black Bottom Stomp, Chicago Breakdown, Dead Man Blues, Don T You Leave Me Here, Frog I More Rag, Grandpa S Spells, Jelly Roll Blues, Shreveport Stomp, Sidewalk Blues, Steamboat Stomp, The Chant, The Pearls, Wolverine Blues. These are often performed as part of the same jazz repertoire and study collections.

Bb to F Major – Jelly Roll Morton 1924

Tom Cat Blues by Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (1924) is a jazz blues standard in Bb to F Major. Its blues-inflected harmonies and swing-oriented rhythm make it a favorite for both vocalists and instrumentalists. Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe was a pianist and bandleader whose influence shaped the sound of the era.

Free Jazz Leadsheet for tom cat blues, Bb to F Major ,courtesy of The Jungle Jazz Band

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About this song:

“tom cat blues” is not clearly identified in standard jazz or blues reference sources under that exact name. Without more precise attribution or compositional information, details about its composer, first recording, or lyrical theme remain unclear.

If you can provide further context—such as an artist, recording date, or alternate spelling—I would be happy to research and reconstruct a detailed, professional description for the song.

About the composer: Jelly Roll Morton

Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, known as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American jazz pianist and composer born around 1890 in New Orleans. He is best known for his compositions like "King Porter Stomp" and his claim to have invented jazz, though this remains debated. Morton's work as a bandleader and arranger helped shape early jazz.

You might also like:

→ Black bottom stomp
→ Chicago breakdown
→ Dead man blues
→ Don t you leave me here
→ Frog i more rag
→ Grandpa s spells
→ Jelly roll blues
→ Shreveport stomp
→ Sidewalk blues
→ Steamboat stomp
→ The chant
→ The pearls
→ Wolverine blues

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