The Best of Disney Jazz Music

The Best of Disney Jazz Music is a compilation of some of the best jazz renditions of Disney songs.

Introduction to Disney Jazz

Disney Jazz is a genre of music that encompasses the soundtracks and songs of Disney movies and television shows that feature jazz elements. It is sometimes also referred to as “jazzy Disney” or “Disneyfied jazz”.

The history of Disney Jazz can be traced back to the early days of Walt Disney’s animation studio, when he hired musician Paul Whiteman and his orchestra to play for the opening of the first ever Disney animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). While Whiteman and his orchestra were not playing jazz music per se, their performances did incorporate some elements of jazz. This would set the stage for future Disney productions that would feature more prominently featured jazz music.

Some notable examples of Disney Jazz include songs like “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast (1991), “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin (1992), “When We’re Human” from The Princess and the Frog (2009), and “Let It Go” from Frozen (2013).

While Disney Jazz is not its own distinct genre, it is a unique style of music that has been enjoyed by fans for many years.

The Best of Disney Jazz

Disney Jazz can include many different styles of music. The best of Disney Jazz features songs from classic Disney movies as well as more modern Disney movies. This type of music can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

The Lion King

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and has a screenplay credited to Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. Its original songs were written by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional musical elements by Hans Zimmer. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin and Jim Cummings. The story takes place in a kingdom of lions in Africa and was influenced by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

The Lion King tells the story of Simba (voiced as a cub by Matthew Broderick), a young lion who is to succeed his father Mufasa ( James Earl Jones) as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba’s uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from Pride Rock,, Simba becomes convinced he was responsible for his father’s death and abandons his duties. As adulthood approaches , Simba is visited by his childhood friend Nala (Moira Kelly), who urges him to return home lest Pride Rock be destroyed under Scar’s tyrannical rule. Upon his return , Simba defeats Scar with the help of Timon (Nathan Lane) , Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) , Rafiki (Robert Guillaume) , Zazu(Rowan Atkinson ) , and Nala . He takes over as king once again with Nala at his side .

The lion king was released to theaters on June 15 1994 to critical acclaim . The film grossed more than $987 million worldwide in its original theatrical release becoming the most successful release in history eclipsing E.T… The Extra terrestrial AND Star wars Episide VI : Return of the jedi which previously held that distinction The lion king garnered two Academy Awards for its achievement in music : Original song (” Can you feel the love tonight ” ) AND Original Score . Three Grammy Awards including Best Pop vocal Performance By A Duo or group for ” Can you feel Love tonight “. The film has also spawned numerous spin-offss live stage productions an Emmy – winning spinoff television series , several video games , soundtrack album s merchandise …

Aladdin

Aladdin is a 1992 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is the 31st Disney animated feature film, and was the fourth produced during the Disney Renaissance. Aladdin is an adaptation of the Arabian Nights tale of “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp”, which was first published as part of One Thousand and One Nights in the 18th century. The story follows street urchin Aladdin, who finds a magic lamp containing a genie that grants him three wishes, which he uses to win the hand of Princess Jasmine.

The voice cast features Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Frank Welker, Gilbert Gottfried, and Douglas Seale. The soundtrack features songs written by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, eight songs from the original film including “A Whole New World”, with two new songs written for the Broadway adaptation; “Arabian Nights” and “Proud of Your Boy”.

Toy Story

“You’ve got a friend in me” is one of the most popular songs from the “Toy Story” franchise. This song is a perfect example of the great jazz music that can be found in Disney movies.

Other great examples of Disney jazz include “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” from “The Aristocats”, “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Friend Like Me” from “Aladdin”.

Disney movies are full of catchy, toe-tapping tunes that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. So next time you’re in the mood for some great jazz music, be sure to give Disney a listen!

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas is the fifteenth track on the album The Best of Disney Jazz. It is composed by Danny Elfman, and performed by the band gap theory.

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick, and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, a skeleton who lives in Halloween Town who discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring Christmas to his home town.

This track is a cover of the film’s main theme, “This Is Halloween”.

The Future of Disney Jazz

As one of the most popular and well-known entertainment companies in the world, Disney has a long history of giving back to the music industry. One way they have done this is through their support of jazz music. For decades, Disney has been associated with some of the greatest names in jazz, and they have helped to promote the genre through their films, TV shows, and theme parks. In recent years, however, Disney has seemed to move away from jazz, instead focusing on pop and EDM. This has led many to wonder if Disney is still committed to supporting the genre.

Frozen

Frozen is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 53rd Disney animated feature film, it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fairy tale “The Snow Queen”. It tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on a journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a hapless snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

Frozen won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Let It Go”), the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, five Annie Awards (including Best Animated Feature), two Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Let It Go”), and two Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song (“Let It Go”).

Moana

Jazz at its best is innovative, experimental, and always evolving. Much like the ocean, it is ever-changing and impossible to pin down. This makes it the perfect soundtrack for Moana, Disney’s latest animated feature set in the South Pacific.

The film’s directors, Ron Clements and John Musker, are no strangers to jazz – or to Disney. The team behind The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Hercules also introduced Disney audiences to Tiana, the first African-American princess, in 2009’s The Princess and the Frog. For Moana, they’ve assembled an all-star team of jazz musicians to bring the film’s music to life.

One of the most exciting aspects of Moana is its focus on Polynesian culture and music.Researching traditional music from Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, and other island nations was a crucial part of developing the film’s unique sound. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the film’s songs with Opetaia Foa‘i and Mark Mancina, drew inspiration from these traditional styles to create something entirely new.

The result is a score that is steeped in jazz tradition while also feeling fresh and modern. Moana features some of Disney’s most beautiful melodies, sung by a diverse cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Auliʻi Cravalho, Nicole Scherzinger, and Jemaine Clement. With stunning visuals and a gorgeous soundtrack, Moana is sure to be one of Disney’s most memorable films – and one of its best examples of Jazz at its finest.

Coco

One of the latest examples of Disney’s jazz legacy is found in the 2017 Pixar film “Coco.” The film tells the story of a young Mexican boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a musician, despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his deceased musician great-great-grandfather and learns about his family’s history. “Coco” features an original score by Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino, as well as several traditional Mexican songs performed by a mariachi band.