"All The Things You Are" is a renowned jazz standard composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Originally written for their 1939 Broadway musical "Very Warm for May", the song debuted with a performance by Hiram Sherman, Frances Mercer, Hollace Shaw, and Ralph Stuart. Despite the musical's failure, "All The Things You Are" achieved widespread recognition and was later featured in the 1944 film "Broadway Rhythm". The song's enduring popularity stems from its captivating melody and intricate yet logical chord structure, making it a favorite among jazz musicians for improvisation. Over the years, "All The Things You Are" has been interpreted by a diverse range of artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and countless others, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of jazz repertoire.
