I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW - Free Jazz Leadsheet
Composed by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Anne Caldwell in 1926, "i know that you know" is a lively standard that balances humor with romantic intrigue. Its lyrics reflect playful banter and mutual understanding between lovers.
The first recording, by Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra in New York, 1926, featured bright orchestration and rhythmic vitality. Its 32-bar AABA structure offers space for melodic embellishment and improvisation.
Subsequent jazz and pop interpretations emphasized its energetic character, making it a popular choice for both instrumentalists and vocalists.