HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

have you met miss jones was composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart in 1937 for the musical "I'd Rather Be Right." Its sophisticated melody and harmonic structure quickly established it as a jazz standard.

The first recording was by the original Broadway cast in New York City, 1937, featuring clear phrasing and articulate vocal delivery. Structurally, it follows a 32-bar AABA form, with harmonic shifts that became a favorite for improvisation.

Later interpretations by jazz instrumentalists and vocalists highlighted its complex chord progressions. Lyrically, it tells the story of meeting a captivating woman, blending humor and romantic intrigue.