[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!

Playlist

[Autumn Jazz] Classic and Popular Jazz Songs to Enjoy in the Fall
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Autumn SerenadeJohn Coltrane & Johnny Hartman		The Appeal of the Jazz Standard “Autumn Serenade”
2	What A Little Moonlight Can DoBillie Holiday		The jazz classic from the film “Moonlight’s Prank”
3	Autumn NocturneLou Donaldson		Lou Donaldson's jazz classic
4	DjangoThe Modern Jazz Quartet		A Requiem for Django, a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece
5	In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane		A dream collaboration between two great masters, an elegant masterpiece
6	September SongFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra's autumn classic
7	Waltz for DebbyBill Evans		Piano masterpieces that resonate on long autumn nights
8	September Stormichikawa hideo		Hideo Ichikawa’s piano piece reflecting the sentiments of autumn
9	Lush LifeJohn Coltrane		A masterpiece by the jazz legend Coltrane
10	MilestonesMiles Davis		Miles Davis’s classic, perfect for listening in autumn
11	Autumn RainAhmad Jamal		Autumn rain, the silence woven by jazz piano.
12	MoonglowArtie Shaw		A romantic jazz piece with a moonlight theme
13	I Fall in Love Too EasilyChet Baker		Piercing the heart of trumpeter Baker
14	IsfahanDuke Ellington		A jazz classic, a melancholy autumn melody
15	Tis AutumnBeverly Kenney		Jazz vocalist, a talent gone too soon
16	LauraJ.J.Johnson		The untold story behind the birth of David Raksin’s film theme song
17	La MerDjango Reinhardt		Django Reinhardt, the foundation of gypsy swing
18	When I Fall In LoveNat King Cole		The emotionally expressive jazz singer Nat King Cole
19	Moonlight is worth a thousand gold pieces.Yoshida Hideko		A moonlit romance painted in sprightly jazz
20	Maybe SeptemberTony Bennett & Bill Evans		Autumn songs by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans
21	Satin DollDuke Ellington		Duke Ellington’s Masterpieces and Life
22	September SongElla Fitzgerald		Ella Fitzgerald’s autumn classic
23	My Heart Is For YouPeter Sandberg		A beautiful Nordic jazz piece brimming with transparency
24	September In The RainRed Garland Trio		A jazz pianist active with a distinctive Garland style
25	All the things you areCharlie Parker		Charlie Parker's supreme jazz performance
26	Stormy WeatherBillie Holiday		A poignant classic song commentary on Billie Holiday
27	WindowsChick Corea		The Appeal of Jazz Master Chick Corea
28	Body and SoulColeman Hawkins		A famous piece by Coleman Hawkins
29	Autumn LeavesMiles Davis		Miles Davis's lyrical trumpet
30	Blue in GreenMiles Davis		A landmark album that changed the history of jazz
31	These Foolish ThingsNat King Cole		Classic songs by a jazz vocalist with a warm voice
32	Round MidnightThelonious Monk		A classic jazz masterpiece of heartbreak in the dead of night
33	The Way You Look TonightTony Bennett		Tony Bennett's love songs are heartwarming.
34	November TwilightJulie London		Julie London’s sensual autumn song
35	Autumn In New YorkBillie Holiday		Billie Holiday’s autumn-hued jazz number
36	You Only Live TwiceBill Frisell		Wish Upon a Star, Beautiful Jazz Guitar
37	PriestessBilly Harper		Billy Harper's free jazz sound
38	Five Spot After DarkCurtis Fuller		A famous song from New York, the holy land of jazz
39	Room 335Larry Carlton		Jazz masterpieces by Larry Carlton
40	Lulu’s Back In TownThelonious Monk		Monk’s original and innovative music
41	Early AutumnAnita O’Day		Stan Getz’s classic, Autumn Scene
42	Autumn LeavesBill Evans		Bill Evans’s classic “Autumn Leaves”
43	ConstellationsBladverk Band		I feel autumn in a melancholy jazz song.
44	Pithecanthropus erectusCharles Mingus		Mingus’s masterpiece “The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,” a critique of civilization
45	SkylarkLinda Ronstadt		The classic song “Skylark,” a wistful love song
46	Old Devil MoonMary Stallings & Trio		The Strange Song from the musical Finian's Rainbow
47	So WahtMiles Davis		The masterpiece by Miles Davis, the king of jazz
48	Please Don’t StopRichard Bona		Bona's expressively performed jazz music
49	NostalgiaFats Navarro Quintet		Autumn sentiments in Navarro’s “Nostalagia.”
50	L’AutunnoJacques Loussier Trio		A renowned pianist who arranges Bach in jazz
51	My Favorite ThingsYo-Yo Ma, Chris Botti		A classic movie song became famous through a JR Central commercial.
52	Feeling GoodNina Simone		The bluesy feel of musical numbers and the vocals
53	Autumn LeavesNat King Cole		Nat King Cole: a warm voice and famous songs
54	Early AutumnWoody Herman		A famous song by the multi-instrumentalist Woody Herman
55	A Lovely Way To Spend An EveningAnn Burton		A classic song from the movies, a famous tune that Sinatra also sang.
56	Un Poco LocoBud Powell		A masterful performance by jazz pianist Bud Powell
57	Autumn in New YorkChet Baker		‘Autumn in New York’: Sinatra grows in popularity
58	The Boulevard of Broken DreamsDiana Krall		An autumn-tinged classic that captures the melancholy of life
59	My RomanceGene Ammons		The charm of the jazz standard “My Romance”
60	La NevadaGil Evans		Gil Evans's distinctive musical world
61	Rock ItHerbie Hancock		Herbie Hancock’s innovative jazz works
62	A Portrait Of TracyJaco Pastorius		Jaco Pastorius, an innovative bassist
63	MuleKenny Burrell		Kenny Burrell’s bluesy jazz
64	The SidewinderLee Morgan		Representative jazz pieces by Lee Morgan
65	Ain’t Got No, I Got LifeNina Simone		Nina Simone, the legendary vocalist who lived true to herself
66	Theme From a Symphony 2Ornette Coleman		Ornette Coleman's experimental music
67	Autumn In RomePeggy Lee		The history of the insert songs in the film “Terminal Station”
68	September In the RainRoy Hargrove		The jazz classic “September in the Rain”
69	St.ThomasSonny Rollins		Jazz masterpiece by Sonny Rollins
70	CherokeeUptown Jazz Orchestra		A song born from a Native American folk song
71	BridgesItō Kimiko		Global interpretations of Milton Nascimento’s masterpieces
72	Broken MirrorMedeski Martin & Wood		Innovative music from a jazz fusion trio
73	Splendido SundanceAl Di Meola		Di Meola's fusion masterpiece
74	When October GoesBarry Manilow		Unearthing Johnny Mercer’s posthumous work
75	Sing Sing SingBenny Goodman		A signature song of the King of Swing
76	Minor SweetBooker Little		Booker Little: The Musical Legacy of a Short Life
77	Harvest MoonCassandra Wilson		Cassandra colors Young’s classic with autumn hues
78	Lullaby Of The LeavesConnee Boswell		Lullaby of the Leaves, Freddy Parleesies Orchestra
79	Someone to Watch Over MeElla Fitzgerald		Introduction to jazz standard songs sung by Ella
80	Body & SoulEsperanza Spalding		The appeal of jazz bassist Esperanza
81	Indian SummerGlenn Miller		The origin of the song “Indian Summer”
82	Moonlight in vermontJo Stafford		A classic song that depicts scenes of Vermont
83	Drawing Room BluesJoe Henderson		Joe Henderson's Autumn Tone
84	Fly Me To The MoonJulie London		Introducing a classic jazz piece inspired by the Harvest Moon (Mid-Autumn Moon)
85	Stormy WeatherLena Horne		Lena Horne’s signature song from the film “Stormy Weather.”
86	When You’re SmilingLouis Armstrong		The Captivating Music of Louis Armstrong
87	Softly as in a morning sunriseMichael Brecker		A beloved jazz standard with tango origins
88	Moon Over Bourbon StreetSting		Sting’s first solo work: jazzmen and music
89	Waters of March – Águas de MarçoTom Jobim		Scenes and life in a song depicting Brazil’s rainy season
90	Get Out and Get Under the Moon (Moonlight Is Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces)Kaneko Harumi		Origin of Songs Inspired by the Moon and Explanation of Their Japanese Titles
91	That’s AllBen Webster		Listening to the jazz standard “That’s All” in autumn
92	Born To Be BlueChet Baker		Chet Baker's classic, on an autumn night
93	Blue TrainJohn Coltrane		A masterpiece album by jazz legend Coltrane
94	Come Away With MeNorah Jones		The distinctive singing voice and music of Norah Jones
95	September Of My YearsFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra's jazz and popularity