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)
TrombonologyIALS jazu bikku band
“Trombonology” is a work by jazz trombonist and bandleader Tommy Dorsey.
It is performed by the IALS Jazz Big Band of Rome, Italy, conducted by Gianni Oddi, with Walter Fantozzi on trombone.
C Jam Bluesasayanagi (Tanaka Aiko & Katsuchi Teppei)
“C Jam Blues” was composed by Duke Ellington in 1941 under the title “’C’ Blues,” and when it was recorded again the following year, it became “C Jam Blues.” The performance is by the duo Asayanagi: Aiko Tanaka on piano and Teppei Katsuji on guitar.
Swing jazz masterpieces: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Pennsylvania 6-5000Swing Orchestra Taufkirchen
Lyrics by Jerry Gray/Carl Sigman, music by Bill Finegan: “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” In the middle of the piece, you hear a telephone bell and the shout, “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Performed by the Swing Orchestra Taufkirchen.
Bumble Bee StompBenny Goodman
Benny Goodman is known as a leading artist of swing jazz.
He made his mark as a clarinetist and also left behind many masterpieces as a bandleader.
For fans of swing jazz, he’s a household name.
His “Bumble Bee Stomp” is one of his hidden gems, highly regarded by hardcore jazz aficionados around the world.
It’s a very obscure track, so even those well-versed in jazz should give it a listen.
Clarinet à la KingDoctor Bernard & His Swing Orchestra
“Clarinet A La King” is a piece composed and arranged by Eddie Sauter for Benny Goodman.
In the performance by Dr.
Bernard and His Swing Orchestra, the solo clarinet is played by Bernard Berkhout.
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.
Satin DollGerry Mulligan
“Satin Doll” is a piece by Johnny Mercer/Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington.
The performance features Gerry Mulligan on baritone saxophone, Bill Mays on piano, Dean Johnson on bass, and Butch Miles on drums.