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    Best Jazz Songs: 51 Classics And Standards That Transcend Time

    • Explore the best jazz songs ever, from swing to fusion, with this introduction to jazz's finest moments. Discover the stories behind the songs, the artists who made them famous, and the videos to enjoy them.… See more

    Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra – Mood Indigo

    According to Duke Ellington’s biographer, “Mood Indigo” is “an imperishable classic” and who are we to disagree? With lrving Mills having added the lyric, this remarkable 1930 stand… See more

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    Norah Jones – The Nearness of You

    The concluding song from jazz/pop fusionist Norah Jones’ multi-million-selling 2002 debut Come Away With Me, this Hoagy Carmichael standard was first recorded b… See more

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    Johnny Mathis – Misty

    With his lush velvet croon, Johnny Mathis became a world-conquering pop idol in the late 1950s. One of his biggest jazz songs was the romantic interpretation he gave to pianist Erro… See more

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    Julie London – Cry Me A River

    Over 500 renditions of this classic Arthur Hamilton-penned ballad exist, which all followed in the wake of torch song specialist Julie London’s original version recorded i… See more

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    What is the Jazz 100?
    (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The Jazz 100 is a crowdsourced list of the most quintessential jazz songs of all time, determined by the listeners of Jazz24.org and NPR Music. If there was one theme we noticed while sorting through the 1,500 nominations, it was that time does not take its toll on great music.
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    Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra – Mood Indigo
    Norah Jones – The Nearness of You
    Johnny Mathis – Misty
    Julie London – Cry Me A River
    What is the Jazz 100?
     
  1. Some of the classic jazz songs are12:
    • Dave Brubeck, “Take Five”
    • Miles Davis, “So What”
    • Duke Ellington, “Take The A Train”
    • John Coltrane, “Giant Steps”
    • Ella Fitzgerald, “Mack the Knife”
    • Charlie Parker, “All The Things You Are”
    • Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”
    • Louis Armstrong, “What A Wonderful World”
    • Thelonious Monk, “Round Midnight”
    • John Coltrane, “My Favorite Things”
    • Miles Davis, “All Blues”
    • Weather Report, “Birdland”
    • Count Basie and his Orchestra, “One O’Clock Jump”
    • John Coltrane, “A Love Supreme (Acknowledgment)”
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    43 Best Jazz Songs Ever (Classic All-Time Hits)

    • 1) Dave Brubeck, “Take Five” Dave Brubeck - Take Five ...
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    Best Jazz Songs: An Introduction To Jazz’s Finest Moments

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    What are the top 100 Jazz Songs of all time?
    According to NPR, the top 100 Jazz Songs of all time are: 1. Take Five by Dave Brubeck, 2. Take The “A” Train by Duke Ellington, 3. 'Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk, and 4. My Favorite Things by John Coltrane.

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    Are jazz songs still classics today?
    Jazz embodies a nostalgic feeling and carries with it some incredible history thanks to legendary artists. Many jazz songs are still classics today because their creators captured the universal human experience in a groundbreaking and beautiful way. For all the jazz lovers out there, here are 43 of the best jazz songs of all time.

    43 Best Jazz Songs Ever (Classic All-Time Hits) - Music Grotto

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    What is the Jazz 100?
    (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The Jazz 100 is a crowdsourced list of the most quintessential jazz songs of all time, determined by the listeners of Jazz24.org and NPR Music. If there was one theme we noticed while sorting through the 1,500 nominations, it was that time does not take its toll on great music.

    The Mix: 100 Quintessential Jazz Songs - NPR

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    What is the best-selling jazz record of all time?
    Davis’s companion album, Kind of Blue, is the best-selling jazz record of all time. “All Blues” is a 6/8 time, bluesy classic that’s beloved for its poignant lyrics about the similarities shared by all people. It’s also been popular because its time signature and composition with all 7th chords make it easy to play over and jam to.

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    What is the most recorded jazz standard of all time?
    Monk’s hit is the most recorded jazz standard of all time. Supposedly penned when he was just 18, Monk and his band recorded it eight years later. It became a sort of “the national anthem of jazz.” Many other jazz greats have performed it to great acclaim, having changed very little since Monk wrote it in 1936.

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    What is the most popular jazz wedding song?
    One of the most famous jazz songs of all time, many jazz musicians have noted that “ Fly Me To The Moon ” is the tune most likely to be requested by the general public – especially as a jazz wedding song!

    The Best Jazz Songs of All Time [Expanded Edition] - Jazzfuel

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  3. Youtube Music
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    Top 100+ Jazz Classics Playlist | Best Jazz Music of All Time

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    Top 100+ Jazz Classics Playlist | Best Jazz Music of All Time

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    Top 100 Jazz Classics Playlist | Best Jazz Songs of All Time

    Enjoy the best jazz songs of all time in this carefully selected and ranked playlist by Jazz Fanatics. Follow the list on Twitter for updates, additions, and comments about jazz.

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    The Mix: 100 Quintessential Jazz Songs - NPR

  7. Spotify
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    Top 100 Jazz Classics Playlist | Best Jazz Songs of All Time

    Playlist · Top 100 Jazz Classics Playlist | Best Jazz Songs of All Time · 217 items · 246 likes

  8. Jazzfuel
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    The Best Jazz Songs of All Time [Expanded Edition]

    Oct 12, 2024 · Discover 25 classic and modern jazz songs with a brief history and listening tips for each. From Fats Waller to Herbie Hancock, from Ella Fitzgerald to Youn Sun Nah, explore the diversity and creativity of jazz music.

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    NPR'S TOP 100 JAZZ SONGS OF ALL TIME - Spotify

    Playlist · NPR'S TOP 100 JAZZ SONGS OF ALL TIME · 101 items · 3.5K likes.

  10. Jazz24
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    The Jazz 100 | Jazz24

    Apr 5, 2019 · Thousands of Jazz24 listeners voted for the songs they felt were the 100 best jazz songs of all time.