ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II in 1939, "All the Things You Are" is a jazz standard celebrated for its harmonic sophistication. The first recording was by the Broadway cast of "Very Warm for May," introducing the tune’s intricate key modulations and lyrical melody.

Over the decades, it has been interpreted by countless jazz instrumentalists and vocalists, admired for its melodic development and structural elegance. The lyrics convey admiration and romantic devotion.

Musically, the tune features complex chord progressions with smooth modulations, often performed in small-group settings where instruments like clarinet or muted trumpet trace the main melody over delicate accompaniment, allowing for improvisational exploration.