Recommended classic jazz songs for men

Waltz For DebbyBill Evans

Bill Evans – Waltz For Debby

One of Bill Evans’s most representative works is the 1961 live album titled after this piece, Waltz for Debby.

The piece itself was composed by Bill Evans in 1956 and was dedicated to his then two-year-old niece, Debby.

No ProblemDuke Jordan

No Problem – Duke Jordan Trio

This is “No Problem” performed by jazz pianist Duke Jordan.

Although Duke Jordan is a Black pianist, he is known for his exceptionally meticulous and unruffled playing.

In this piece as well, his delicate performance resonates beautifully, matching the snowy landscape on the album cover.

Almost BlueChet Baker

Chet Baker – Almost blue

“Almost Blue” is a late-career masterpiece by Chet Baker, a quintessential West Coast jazz trumpeter who was also a vocalist.

The song was written by Elvis Costello, inspired by Chet Baker’s music, and Baker liked it so much that he covered it.

Blue BossaJoe Henderson

Joe Henderson – Blue Bossa

A track included on saxophonist Joe Henderson’s 1963 leader album Page One.

The piece was composed by Kenny Dorham, who appears on the album as the trumpeter.

It went on to become a jazz standard and is frequently performed.

Blue TrainJohn Coltrane

John Coltrane – Blue train

This is John Coltrane, a saxophonist often called a “jazz giant” of the 20th century.

He has many performances that are considered masterpieces, but for his early period, this song is probably the definitive one.

Its thrilling performance makes it irresistibly cool.

So WhatMiles Davis

Miles Davis – So What (Official Video)

This is a famous piece by the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis.

On the album Kind of Blue, which includes this track, he ventured into a new approach called modal jazz and created a masterpiece that went down in the history of modern jazz.

CherokeeClifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet

Clifford Brown & Max Roach Quintet – Cherokee

“Cherokee” is one of the jazz standards.

When playing this tune, it’s an unspoken rule to go all out with fast runs and rapid-fire phrasing.

This is a thrilling performance by a quintet led by trumpeter Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach.