ISN'T IT ROMANTIC - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart in 1932, "isn't it romantic" is a classic jazz standard blending a lyrical melody with sophisticated harmonies. Its timeless appeal comes from both its melodic charm and its improvisational potential.

Early recordings by Leo Reisman and later by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra highlighted its romantic elegance. Jazz interpretations explored chordal substitutions, swing phrasing, and inventive soloing.

The song invites performers to express romantic sentiment while exploring harmonic and melodic nuance.