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All The Things You Are

[Jerome Kern Oscar Hammerstein II]

“All the Things You Are” is one of THE definitive jazz standards. This is not so much for the melody or changes, but because the song lends itself to playing and making it your own. You can treat it as an exercise or a vehicle for free improvisation. Ironically, Jerome Kern took issues with jazz musicians taking liberties with his songs. Two things to be aware of are the 36-bar form and the modulation down a minor third on the bridge. Enjoy playing through it here at a brisk 260BPM!


Noteable Recordings:
album cover The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years
The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years
Sonny Rollins
Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II
album cover Bird After Dark
Bird After Dark
Charlie Parker
Jerome Kern
album cover Standards, Vol. 1
Standards, Vol. 1
Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock & Jack DeJohnette
Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II