"All The Things You Are"

"All The Things You Are" is a jazz standard composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is celebrated for its rich harmonic structure and beautiful melody. The song explores deep affection and admiration, emphasizing that the person's qualities and essence evoke a wide range of positive feelings and ideas—"all the things" one values or desires in a loved one. Its complex chords and voice-leading create emotional depth, making it a favorite for improvisation and interpretation by musicians, while maintaining a heartfelt expression of love and admiration.