[Western Jazz] A Special Feature on Standard Numbers You’ve Heard at Least Once

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When you hear the term “jazz standards,” what songs come to mind?

In fact, many of the tunes you’ve probably heard at least once in TV commercials or as background music in department stores are jazz standards.

This time, with “standards” as our theme—beloved for years as jazz music—we’ll introduce a wide range of classics, from songs originally written for films that went on to be covered repeatedly by jazz artists, to numbers composed by jazz musicians themselves.

We’ll present a broad lineup spanning everything from famous prewar pieces and postwar modern jazz to notable ’70s fusion tracks and even popular music from the ’80s.

[Western Jazz] A Special Feature on Standard Numbers You’ve Heard at Least Once (31–40)

St. ThomasSonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins – St. Thomas (Official Audio) from Saxophone Colossus

St. ThomasSonny Rollins

A captivating piece born from the fusion of calypso rhythms and jazz.

Based on a lullaby that Sonny Rollins’s mother sang to him in his childhood, this tune beautifully blends the cheerful atmosphere of the Caribbean with the freedom of improvisation.

Recorded on June 22, 1956, in New Jersey, it was included on the album “Saxophone Colossus” and secured its place as a jazz standard.

Its light, catchy melody and powerful saxophone tone lift listeners’ spirits and set their hearts dancing.

Perfect for relieving stress, refreshing your mood, or rediscovering the charm of jazz.

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In conclusion

Listening to the classic songs featured in this article, gathered under the theme of jazz standards, you’ll probably realize that each one goes beyond the bounds of jazz to be “background music everyone has heard at least once.” We’ll continue to introduce standards that remain beloved by many, so please look forward to it!