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

Melodies that evoke the warm sunshine and budding blossoms of spring quietly add color to everyday life.

Jazz boasts countless masterpieces that portray the seasons, and among the spring-themed standards are works that gently unwind the heart.

What’s more, you can also find tracks imbued with the air of spring among songs by artists and groups active on today’s jazz scene.

In this article, we present a wide selection of exquisite jazz numbers that feel like a spring breeze the moment you press play.

Relax with a cup of coffee and discover your own personal spring playlist.

Playlist

[2026] A Curated Spring Jazz Collection That Evokes the Arrival of Spring
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	If You Never Fall in Love with MeSamara Joy		Introduction to Samara Joy's debut song
2	ValentineLaufey		Laufey’s Valentine song is loved for a long time
3	SMiLEDOMi & JD BECK		New-wave jazz by Domi and JD Beck
4	TogethernessEzra Collective		Introduce a celebratory jazz track by Ezra Collective
5	Keep OnAlfa Mist		Relax on a spring night with Alfa Mist’s jazz piano
6	PaceNubya Garcia		Nubya Garcia’s life-affirming jazz
7	It Runs Through Me (feat. De La Soul)Tom Misch		Tom Misch’s breezy springtime jazz track
8	Consequence of LoveGregory Porter		Enjoying a spring night with Gregory’s classic hit
9	Day to DayRobert Glasper Experiment		Classic jazz albums that match the spring mood
10	Raisins Under the Sun (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)Yussef Dayes		The masterpiece album by Yussef Dayes and Shabaka Hutchings
11	It Happens Every SpringFrank Sinatra		Sinatra’s hidden gem that sings of the joys of spring
12	OmissionJulian Lage		Introduction to Julian Lage's Acoustic Guitar Songs
13	Say SomethingEmma-Jean Thackray		Emma-Jean Thackray's jazz song
14	FogCécile McLorin Salvant		Cécile McLorin’s masterpiece “Fog”
15	SunriseNorah Jones		Norah Jones’s soothing classic
16	You Must Believe In SpringTony Bennett & Bill Evans		Tony Bennett masterpiece jazz album
17	April in ParisCount Basie		A work themed around Count Basie's spring
18	Spring Is HereChris Connor		A slow jazz song by Chris Connor with a spring theme
19	Swing SpringMiles Davis		Miles Davis's famous song themed around spring
20	Spring, Spring, SpringJohnny Mercer		A jazz standard that portrays the vitality of spring
21	Joy SpringClifford Brown		Introduction to Clifford Brown's classic 'Joy Spring'
22	NutvilleBuddy Rich		Recommended masterpieces for anime-jazz fans
23	My Favorite ThingsDave Brubeck		Introduce Dave Brubeck’s famous songs
24	Blue SkiesDiana Krall		A 1926 pop song composed by Berlin
25	Younger Than SpringtimeFrank Sinatra		Frank Sinatra and the History of Jazz
26	Another SpringNina Simone		Nina Simone’s classic song “Another Spring”
27	Come SpringSarah Vaughan		Sarah Vaughan gains popularity for her outstanding vocal ability
28	A Fine Spring MorningBlossom Dearie		I recommend Jody Sandhaus’s spring jazz tracks.
29	My RomanceCarmen McRae		Theme song of a 1935 musical
30	There’ll Be Another SpringPeggy Lee		A wistful jazz ballad sung by Peggy Lee, depicting a springtime farewell.
31	Up Jumped SpringFreddie Hubbard		Freddie Hubbard spring piece jazz in 3/4 time
32	Spring Will Be A Little Late This YearWynton Marsalis		A spring-themed piece by Wynton Marsalis
33	My Funny ValentineChet Baker		Love song from a 1937 Broadway musical
34	I’ll Remember AprilBill Evans		Bill Evans’s spring theme song
35	Looking UpMICHEL PETRUCCIANI		Genius French jazz pianist
36	Cool Struttin’Sonny Clark		Sonny Clark’s classic modern jazz work
37	They Say It’s SpringBlossom Dearie		Blossom Dearie’s dark, spring-themed works
38	Ev’ry Time We Say GoodbyeNatalie Cole		An insertion song from 1944, from major to minor
39	All The Things You AreJo Stafford		You are my everything, a song made into a film
40	April ShowersSpike Robinson		Spike Robinson’s late works
41	The Shadow of Your SmileTony Bennett		Won the Academy Award for Best Original Song
42	My Blue HeavenDjango Reinhardt		The family happiness theme song released in 1928
43	Afternoon In ParisJohn Lewis		A collaborative track with a cutting-edge musician from Paris
44	Spring Is HereBill Evans		Bill Evans’s delicate spring jazz
45	My One And Only LoveJohn Coltrane & Johnny Hartman		Songs that Frank Sinatra made hits
46	A Lover’s ConcertoSarah Vaughan		The Bach melody sung by Toys
47	Where Will I Be?Emilie-Claire Barlow		Inspired by birds: a message of hope and renewal
48	Violets for Your FursMatt Dennis		A classic composed by Matt Dennis
49	Some Other SpringBillie Holiday		Billie Holiday’s springtime farewell love song
50	I’ll Be Seeing YouBillie Holiday		Holiday love songs were deeply engraved in people's hearts
51	Central Park WestJohn Coltrane		Coltrane’s spring masterpiece, a serene allure
52	Blue MoonMel Tormé		A gem of a ballad featuring the luscious vocals of Mel Tormé
53	It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quintet		Miles Davis's elegant ballad performance
54	Spring In Central ParkDave Brubeck		Brubeck Spring Park Performance
55	April In ParisCharlie Parker		Parker’s graceful saxophone plays the springtime of Paris
56	RainKenny Barron		The graceful duo performance by Kenny Barron and Dave Holland
57	You’ll Never Find Another Love like MineMichael Bublé		Michael Bublé’s heartbreak love song
58	Spring WaltzSinne Eeg, Thomas Fonnesbæk		Love Song of the Sine Wave: A Spring Scene
59	Sakura StampYano Saori		Saori Yano’s album “Sakura Stamp” is a work brimming with the charms of spring.
60	Let’s Spring OneNat King Cole Trio		Nat King Cole gained popularity as a trio.
61	It Might As Well Be SpringFrank Sinatra		Sinatra's iconic spring healing music
62	Cheek To CheekElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong		Ella and Louis's Spring Love Duet
63	DesafinadoStan Getz feat. João Gilberto		A warm timbre like spring, the beauty of love
64	Feeling GoodNina Simone		Nina Simone's spring song
65	A Night in TunisiaArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers		A masterpiece that expresses Afro-Cuban rhythms in jazz
66	Let’s Fall In LoveDiana Krall		Diana Krall romantic jazz masterpieces
67	I’M OLD FASHIONEDMargareta Bengtson		An inserted song from the 1942 film starring Fred Astaire
68	Ann SpringsNat Adderley		Nat Adderley’s jazz piece “Ann Springs”
69	Spring Can Really Hang You Up the MostJane Monheit		Jane Monheit’s famous spring-themed song
70	In a sentimental moodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane		Ellington and Coltrane’s beautiful jazz
71	It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald		A classic that brings sparkle to everyday life through the power of love
72	Circles On BlackJosh Lawrence		Color your spring with Josh Lawrence’s jazz tracks
73	Dream State (feat. André 3000)Kamasi Washington		A collaboration track by Kamasi and André 3000
74	On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)Barbra Streisand		The theme song of 'I Can See Forever On A Sunny Day'
75	SkylarkDinah Shore		A song in which a skylark sings of love.
76	Swingtime in SpringtimeDjango Reinhardt		The spring masterpiece by Django, the founder of gypsy swing
77	These Foolish ThingsEmmy Rossum		A nostalgic song based on an ancient Roman saying
78	April In PortugalLouis Armstrong		Introduction to Louis Armstrong’s famous songs
79	Honeysuckle RoseAnita O’Day		A 1928 dance number themed around honeysuckle flowers
80	Willow Weep For MeDexter Gordon		A musical piece that expresses the sorrowful image of a willow
81	I Wish You LoveNancy Wilson		A chanson that is the theme song of a French film
82	It Might As Well Be SpringBrad Mehldau		Covers by jazz pianists are popular
83	Spring Can Really Hang You Up The MostElla Fitzgerald		Ella Fitzgerald’s classic song themed around spring