Panama is a classic instrumental number that is in every Trad. Jazz musician’s play book. There’s heaps of argument over whether it should be called ”Panama” or the ”Panama Rag”, but the original title in 1919 was ”Panama: A Charateristic Novelty”. When it was originally published by William H. Tyers it had a Tango beat, but is now much more commonly found swingin’ it”s way home. In this chart you”ll find the standard tops and tails, open solos and a great shout section at the end (that is too much fun to miss!).
Panama (PHDS)
