I CONCENTRATE ON YOU - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Cole Porter in 1940, "i concentrate on you" is a romantic ballad celebrating the focus and devotion of love. Its lyrics emphasize single-minded attention to a beloved.

The first recording, by Bing Crosby with orchestral accompaniment in New York, 1940, showcased Porter's elegant melodic lines and sophisticated harmonic structure. The tune's form allows for expressive interpretation and subtle dynamic variation.

Subsequent performances by vocalists like Frank Sinatra emphasized lyrical phrasing and jazz-inflected harmonies, ensuring its longevity as a standard in vocal and instrumental jazz repertoire.