THE TOUCH OF YOUR LIPS - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Touch of Your Lips" was written by Ray Noble and published in 1936. Noble, active as both composer and bandleader, introduced the tune through performances with his orchestra.

Early recordings by Noble’s ensemble and by Bing Crosby helped bring the song to widespread attention. The melodic line’s smooth contour and its romantic lyric content made it a natural fit for mid-1930s popular taste.

Jazz instrumentalists, including Chet Baker and Bill Evans, later embraced the tune for its lyrical harmony and unhurried tempo. It has since become a favored ballad in small-group jazz settings.