The Best Jazz Songs of All Time

A list of the best jazz songs of all time, as voted on by jazz fans like you. If you’re looking for something new to listen to, check out this list.

Introduction

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz spread around the world, becoming an international musical style.

Jazz has been called ” America’s classical music”. Since the 1920s, jazz age, swing music and bebop have been created in America. Jazz has also influenced pop music, film scores, and television commercials.

The best jazz songs of all time are:

1. “So What” by Miles Davis
2. “All Blues” by Miles Davis
3. “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis
4. ” take Five” by Dave Brubeck
5 .Giant Steps by John Coltrane
6 A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
7 Blue Train by John Coltrane
8 “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time

Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States. It originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is seen by many as “America’s classical music”. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, jazz has become recognized as a major form of musical expression. It then emerged in the form of independent traditional and popular musical styles, all linked by the common bonds of African-American and European-American musical parentage with a performance orientation. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.

There are many jazz songs that have been composed over the years but there are some that stand out more than others. Here is a list of 10 of the best Jazz songs of all time:

1) So What – Miles Davis
2) Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet
3) All Blues – Miles Davis
4)Kind of Blue – Miles Davis
5) A Love Supreme – John Coltrane
6) My Favorite Things – John Coltrane
7) In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
8) Misty – Erroll Garner
9) Autumn Leaves – Cannonball Adderley
10) The Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part II

In continuation of our previous article, “The Best Jazz Songs of All Time”, we take a look at some more great jazz songs that are sure to get your feet tapping. From classics like “Mood Indigo” to more modern tracks like “Push”, there’s something for everyone in this list.

So without further ado, here are 10 more of the best jazz songs of all time:

1. “Summertime” by George Gershwin
2. “Fly Me to the Moon” by Bart Howard
3. “My Funny Valentine” by Richard Rodgers
4. “Take the ‘A’ Train” by Duke Ellington
5. “All Blues” by Miles Davis
6. “So What” by Miles Davis
7. “In a Sentimental Mood” by Duke Ellington
8. “Girl from Ipanema” by Antonio Carlos Jobim
9. “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön” by Sholom Secunda
10. “Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)” by Benny Goodman

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part III

As we stated in Part I and Part II of this series, there are so many great jazz songs out there, it’s impossible to include them all in just three articles. Nevertheless, we’ve compiled a list of, in our opinion, the best jazz songs of all time. In no particular order:

1. “Mood Indigo” by Duke Ellington
2. “Take the ‘A’ Train” by Billy Strayhorn
3. “All Blues” by Miles Davis
4. “So What” by Miles Davis
5. “‘Round Midnight” by Thelonious Monk
6. “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane
7. “Blue in Green” by Miles Davis
8. “Giant Steps” by John Coltrane
9. “A Love Supreme, Part I – Acknowledgement” by John Coltrane
10. “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part IV

Now that we’ve looked at the best jazz songs of all time, it’s time to look at the best jazz albums of all time. These are albums that any fan of jazz should have in their collection, whether they’re just getting started or they’re experienced listeners.

In this installment, we’ll be looking at the best jazz albums of all time, including Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, and Wes Montgomery’s Full House. We’ll also be taking a look at some more modern releases, like Trombone Shorty’s For True and Kamasi Washington’s The Epic.

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part V

In no particular order, here are our picks for the best jazz songs of all time.

1. “So What” by Miles Davis
2. “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck
3. “All Blues” by Miles Davis
4. “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis
5. “My Favorite Things” by John Coltrane
6. “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane
7. “Maiden Voyage” by Herbie Hancock
8. “Blue in Green” by Bill Evans
9. “Naima” by John Coltrane
10. “Giant Steps” by John Coltrane

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part VI

Since the beginning of the 20th century, jazz has been one of the most popular genres of music. It originated in the United States, but has since spread around the world. Jazz has influenced many other genres of music, and has produced some of the greatest musicians of all time.

In this series, we countdown the best jazz songs of all time. These are the songs that have stood the test of time, and have become classics within the genre.

Part VI features songs #10-#1. These are the cream of the crop, and are considered to be some of the best jazz songs ever recorded.

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part VII

As we come to the end our our journey through the best jazz songs of all time, let us take a look back at some of the stand-out tracks from Part VII.

“Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin is one of the most popular jazz tracks of all time. The catchy tune and Darin’s smooth vocals make it a classic that is still played regularly on radio stations today.

“Summertime” by George Gershwin is another timeless track. The beautiful melody and lyrics make it one of the most well-loved jazz standards.

“Take Five” by Paul Desmond is one of the most iconic jazz tracks ever recorded. The unique 5/4 time signature and Desmond’s saxophone playing make it a must-hear for any fan of jazz.

These are just a few of the many great tracks that were included in Part VII of our journey through the best jazz songs of all time. We hope you have enjoyed listening to them as much as we have enjoyed sharing them with you.

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part VIII

In this, the eighth installment of our series on the best jazz songs of all time, we turn our attention to the swinging sounds of the 1950s. The decade saw the rise of bebop and the birth of cool jazz, and many of the genre’s greatest musicians emerged during this time. From Miles Davis’s “Kind of Blue” to Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk,” these are the essential tracks that defined the decade.

The Best Jazz Songs of All Time: Part IX

As we count down the best jazz songs of all time, we come to a tune that is near and dear to many peoples’ hearts. This particular song has been covered by some of the biggest names in jazz, and its simple melody has been enjoyed by millions. We’re talking, of course, about “My Funny Valentine.”

First popularized by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in the 1937 musical Babes in Arms, “My Funny Valentine” has been covered by everyone from Chet Baker to Miles Davis to Ella Fitzgerald. The song has become a jazz standard, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.

Whether you prefer the original version or one of the many covers, there’s no denying that “My Funny Valentine” is one of the best jazz songs of all time.