[2026] A Curated Spring Jazz Collection That Evokes the Arrival of Spring

April In ParisCharlie Parker

April In Paris – Charlie Parker

Jazz innovator Charlie Parker offers a delicate yet dynamic performance of this gem that gracefully paints springtime in Paris.

Recorded in 1949 with strings behind him, the piece by America’s iconic saxophonist warms the heart like gentle sunlight.

Originally written in 1932 for a Broadway musical, the song is captivatingly transformed through his distinctive bebop style.

The sweet melodic lines and richly expressive playing make it perfect for a quiet afternoon tea that heralds the arrival of spring, or for peaceful moments with someone special.

We bring you a delightful musical experience that sets your heart dancing along with the springtime breeze.

Let’s Spring OneNat King Cole Trio

Let’s Spring One

Nat King Cole, one of the most famous jazz singers, gained popularity in the 1940s—the heyday of big bands—by performing with the compact Nat King Cole Trio of piano, guitar, and bass.

The single “Let’s Spring One,” released in 1947 during that era, features a crisp four-to-the-bar guitar, swinging piano, and vocals that make you feel happy as you listen.

It’s the perfect number for a cheerful spring day.

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In a sentimental moodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane – In a sentimental mood

A beautiful collaboration from 1962 between Duke Ellington, a towering figure in American jazz, and the innovative saxophonist John Coltrane.

With a poetic vision that likens feelings for a loved one to a starry sky, the sublime harmony woven by Ellington’s elegant piano and Coltrane’s gentle saxophone sinks deeply into the heart.

The origin story from 1935 is also fascinating: a melody improvised to ease a quarrel between friends has since become a shining classic in jazz history.

It was memorably used in the 2005 film “Prime,” and it’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly in a café on a calm spring afternoon.

It offers a healing moment that warms the soul.

It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald – It’s Only a Paper Moon

Set against a fantastical world of paper moons and cardboard seas, this classic song depicts how love makes reality shine brighter, all gently embraced by the warm, tender voice of America’s own Ella Fitzgerald.

Recorded in March 1945 in collaboration with the Delta Rhythm Boys, the piece blends a buoyantly swinging melody with deeply affectionate vocals in perfect harmony.

It’s a gem that captures, with a bright and optimistic tone, how meeting a beloved person can illuminate the ordinary day-to-day.

Featured in many works—including the 1973 film “Paper Moon”—it’s a perfect choice for welcoming a new season and sharing a heartwarming moment with someone special.

I’M OLD FASHIONEDMargareta Bengtson

I’M OLD FASHIONED / MARGARETA BENGTSON

Written by Johnny Mercer (lyrics) and Jerome Kern (music), it was created as an insert song for the 1942 musical film You Were Never Lovelier starring Fred Astaire.

In the film, Rita Hayworth sings it.

Astaire recorded it the same year, but that version did not become much of a hit.