So In Love (from Kiss Me, Kate): Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Schneiderman's lead sheet captures the harmonic sophistication that makes Cole Porter's writing so rewarding for jazz musicians. The single-page format is ideal for rehearsal and quick reference, whether you're preparing for a jam session, teaching jazz interpretation, or building a repertoire of standard tunes.

Romantic and urbane. Porter's "So In Love" glides between tenderness and subtle sophistication, with harmonic turns that feel both inevitable and surprising. There's a warmth here that's distinctly theatrical yet entirely at home in a jazz context.

Pianists and vocalists working in jazz settings, singers preparing audition material or performance repertoire, and jazz educators teaching standard interpretation. This works equally well for ensemble pianists who need a reliable, clean lead sheet for collaborative work.

• Lean into the chromatic movement in Porter's chord changes; these aren't meant to be played straight. Find the tension between the melody and the harmony underneath.
• Consider the vocal line as your guide even if you're playing instrumental. The phrasing and breath of the original singer inform how you'll voice and phrase at the piano.
• Explore comping textures behind the melody. A sparse, supportive approach will highlight the sophistication of the harmonic progression.

Include this in a jazz standards unit or a Broadway-in-jazz concert alongside other Porter or Rodgers and Hart material. It's substantial enough to stand alone as a solo performance but brief enough to pair with contrasting pieces in a recital or classroom setting.

• Reading lead sheet notation and interpreting chord symbols
• Recognizing and playing chromatic voice leading in jazz harmony
• Adapting melody and harmony from Broadway context to jazz idiom
• Comping and accompaniment textures for standards
• Phrasing and articulation appropriate to the song's dramatic character