THERE'S A SMALL HOTEL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"There’s a Small Hotel" was composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1936 Broadway musical "On Your Toes." The song depicts a quaint, romantic setting in the show.

Early recordings by performers such as Hal Kemp and Leo Reisman helped bring the tune into popular consciousness. Its melody and lyrical phrasing made it suitable for jazz adaptation.

The song entered the jazz repertoire, performed by vocalists like Frank Sinatra and instrumentalists seeking expressive ballads. Its harmonic structure supports improvisation and lyrical interpretation.