[Autumn Jazz] Classic and Popular Jazz Songs to Enjoy in the Fall
When it comes to music you want to savor on a long autumn night, jazz is surely at the top of the list.
As the scorching summer fades and a unique sense of melancholy begins to drift through the air, jazz fits the season perfectly.
In fact, there are many jazz standards themed around autumn, a testament to just how well the two go together.
In this article, titled “Jazz Masterpieces to Enjoy in Autumn,” we’ll showcase a generous selection of autumn jazz classics—not only songs that explicitly take autumn as their theme, but also pieces that evoke an autumnal mood.
Whether it’s a reflective afternoon moment or a quiet night when you want to feel a bit more grown-up, please enjoy!
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[Autumn Jazz] Classic and Popular Jazz Songs to Listen to in Autumn (71–80)
BridgesItō Kimiko
This is a song included on the debut album of Milton Nascimento, known as “the voice of Brazil.” It became internationally famous in its American debut version.
In the Brazilian version, it was about longing for a departed lover, but the English lyrics that were added turned it into a song about life.
Broken MirrorMedeski Martin & Wood
This is a track from the 2009 album Radiolarians II by Medeski Martin & Wood, a jazz fusion trio from New York, USA.
The band is popular for their style of building funk and hip-hop through free jazz–like jam sessions.
Splendido SundanceAl Di Meola
It’s a track from the 1980 album Splendido Hotel by jazz guitarist Al Di Meola from New Jersey, USA.
Primarily playing acoustic guitar and employing technical techniques like rapid picking, he explored new possibilities in jazz fusion with a focus on Latin music such as flamenco.
When October GoesBarry Manilow
This is a song with lyrics by the famous lyricist Johnny Mercer, also known as “Mr.
America.” It is said to have been discovered by chance by his wife while she was going through his belongings after his death.
Barry Manilow then promptly composed the music for it and is said to have performed it.
Sing Sing SingBenny Goodman
This is a signature tune by Benny Goodman, the jazz clarinetist and bandleader from Chicago.
Known as the King of Swing, he was a leading figure during the heyday of big bands.
This piece has been performed by many bands as a standard number.
Minor SweetBooker Little
It’s a famous performance from the 1960 album “Booker Little” by the jazz trumpeter Booker Little from Tennessee, USA.
He was a precocious genius who passed away at the young age of 23, but his impact on the jazz world was immense, and this piece can be called a masterpiece that brings out the charm of a one-horn trumpet to the fullest.
Harvest MoonCassandra Wilson
This is Cassandra Wilson’s cover of Neil Young’s hit song “Harvest Moon,” originally released in 1992, which she included on her 1996 album New Moon Daughter.
Perfect for autumn, the song’s title refers to the harvest moon, and Cassandra’s version—so boldly arranged that it’s hard to imagine the original—brims with her unique artistry and is wonderful in its own right.
It’s also a treat to hear jazz artists take on songs from other genres.
