New Vince Lewis Guitar Arrangement, “All The Things You Are”

ByVince Lewis October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

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Jazz guitarist Vince Lewis continues his JGT Arrangement Series with “All The Things You Are”.

“All The Things You Are” was written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II for the 1939 Musical “Very Warm For May.” Popular versions recorded earliest were by Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey with vocal by Jack Leonard, and Frankie Masters. It is at the top of the playlists of most Jazz Artists.

Played at any tempo, this tune is known for its interesting chord progressions and use of common melody tones which allow temporary modulations to occur throughout. This arrangement is playable fairly easily and the chord shapes are close to each other and very manageable.

“All The Things You Are”

Music by J. Kern

Guitar Arrangement by Vince Lewis

Vince Lewis Arrangement For Educational Purposes

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Vince Lewis

Vince Lewis is a veteran jazz performer, composer and recording artist. He has been a headliner on Jazz Festivals with Dave Brubeck, B.B King, Ellis Marsalis, Lou Rawls, Mundell Lowe, John Pizzarelli and Melissa Manchester. Vince has been a featured performer in concert at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as well as two performances at the Smithsonian Institute Jazz Bar. He has taught at the post-secondary level for 48 years, conducted Jazz Guitar workshops, and created courses in improvisation and other jazz-related subjects at the university level. His chord melody arrangements for solo guitar appeared in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine. Vince currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Music and Guitar at Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA.