MY ROMANCE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“My Romance” was composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1935 musical *Jumbo*. Its elegant, wistful melody and romantic lyricism have made it a mainstay in the jazz repertoire.

The first notable recording was by vocalist and bandleader Paul Whiteman, and since then it has been interpreted by many jazz artists. The song’s theme celebrates deep and sincere love, while its structure follows a 32-bar AABA form with rich harmonic changes that lend themselves well to both vocal delivery and instrumental improvisation.