[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 Enjoy in Autumn (51–60)
Autumn in New YorkChet Baker
This is a standard number written and composed by Vernon Duke, known in Japan by the title “New York no Aki” (“Autumn in New York”).
It was originally written for the revue “Thumbs Up,” but it seems it wasn’t very popular at the time of its premiere.
Later, after Frank Sinatra sang the song, it gained popularity and came to be regarded as a standard.
The Boulevard of Broken DreamsDiana Krall
This song isn’t directly related to the autumn season, but it’s one of those masterpieces that evokes the autumn of life.
Composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin, it portrays, with an urbane melody, the melancholy of people who once dreamed in life but saw those dreams shatter and fall into decline.
My RomanceGene Ammons
“My Romance” is a jazz standard with lyrics by Lorenz Hart and music by Richard Rodgers.
Originally the theme song of the 1935 musical Jumbo, it’s also a favorite among vocalists.
Jazz saxophonist Gene Ammons covered it on his 1960 album Boss Tenor.
Although the lyrics sing about the month of May, I think its mellow saxophone tone also suits autumn.
La NevadaGil Evans
Here’s a piece from Gil Evans’s 1960 album, Out of the Cool.
It’s an original composition by Evans with a minor blues chord progression.
The Gil Evans Orchestra is known for its distinctive arrangements and instrument combinations—just a brief listen is enough to recognize their signature sound.
Blues progressions make it easy to solo and build excitement, so they’re often used to feature soloists.
[Autumn Jazz] Classic and Popular Jazz Songs to Enjoy in Autumn (61–70)
Rock ItHerbie Hancock
A track included on jazz pianist Herbie Hancock’s 1983 album Future Shock, from Chicago, USA.
As you’ll hear, it incorporates hip-hop so boldly that you might wonder, “Is this even jazz?” and it became a forerunner of club music.
From the much-discussed Head Hunters onward, he’s a musician known for boundary-pushing, genre-defying work.
A Portrait Of TracyJaco Pastorius
This is a celebrated 1978 performance by Jaco Pastorius, a jazz-fusion bassist from Florida, USA.
A player who elevated the expressive possibilities of the electric bass with highly advanced and diverse techniques, he passed away at the young age of 35.
Even today, many musicians and fans praise his technique, and he has inspired countless followers.
MuleKenny Burrell
This is a track from the 1963 album Midnight Blue by jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell from Detroit, USA.
With a playing style rooted in the blues, he’s a guitarist widely appreciated not only by jazz fans but also by blues enthusiasts.