Dorothy Kirsten (1951) [ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE]

Dorothy Kirsten performing “All the Things You Are”, recorded in 1951. This performance features a concise interpretation of the seldom heard introductory verse. The JGC History series features specifically curated playlists to help trace the lineage of some of the most influential jazz compositions of all time. Join me on Patreon for Lead Sheets, Play-Alongs, Transcriptions, Lessons and much more: Some notes about the composition as found on Composer: Jerome Kern Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein II Year: 1939 Origin: Introduced in Kern’s last musical Very Warm for May, Style: Introduced at a leisurely tempo, it has come to be taken in a wide variety of treatments. Form: A1–A2–B–C (36 Bars) [8-8-8-12] Intro: The iconic figure first played by Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker has become synonymous with the tune and is often used as an introduction/en