Classic swing jazz tunes. Recommended popular songs.
Among the many styles of jazz, swing jazz is especially groovy.
While each piece has its own distinctive features, swing tends to blend easily with contemporary music, and it continues to evolve today in forms like electro-swing.
This time, we’ve picked out works renowned as classic masterpieces of swing jazz! Even those unfamiliar with jazz will recognize many of these famous tunes, making them great for beginners.
Of course, we’ve also included some lesser-known gems, so jazz enthusiasts won’t want to miss this either!
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Swing jazz masterpieces. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Memories of YouKitamura Eiji, Hara Nobuo to Shaapusu & Furattsu
Composed by Eubie Blake, “Memories of You.” It was first introduced in 1930 when Minto Cato sang it on a Broadway musical stage.
This performance is by jazz clarinetist Eiji Kitamura and Nobuo Hara and His Sharps & Flats.
Blues in Hos’s FlatRitsumeikan Daigaku R.U. Swingin’ Herd Jazz Ensemble
“Blues in Hoss’ Flat,” written for the Count Basie Orchestra, is a composition by Frank Foster.
This performance is by Ritsumeikan University’s R.U.
Swingin’ Herd Jazz Ensemble, captured live at the Osaka Castle Jazz Festival.
S WonderfulGeorge Gershwin
The song ‘’S Wonderful’ used in the commercial for Suntory Draft Beer MALT’S was composed in 1927 by the Gershwin brothers, Ira and George Gershwin.
In addition to being performed in the Broadway musical ‘Funny Face,’ it was also used as the theme song for the 1957 film ‘Funny Face.’ The commercial features a version arranged for strings by the Alban Berg Quartet, giving it a more leisurely and elegant atmosphere than the original.
Mood IndigoDuke Ellington & His orchestra
It seems that the piece became titled “Mood Indigo” when lyrics were added.
The performance is by the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Clarinet: Mr.
Russell Procope; Trombone: Mr.
Lawrence Brown; Bass clarinet: Mr.
Harry Carney.
Indian songMunich Swing Orchestra
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra’s swing jazz performance “Song of India” is based on an aria from Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera Sadko.
The performance here is by the Munich Swing Orchestra, recorded live at a music studio in Bavaria.
Chattanooga Choo ChooRAG FAIR
Lyrics by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren: “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Performed by the a cappella group RAG FAIR, with piano by Akira Miyagawa, drums by Yoshiyuki Miyaji, bass by Tatsu Kase, and the rest of the ensemble.
April in ParisDAVID MATTHEWS & FRIENDS
Count Basie Orchestra’s signature tune “April in Paris” was also used as the theme song for the Doris Day-starring film April in Paris.
The performance is by David Matthews & Friends: members of the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra.