Celebrate International Jazz Day 

with our Curated Playlists!  

As jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald said, “Music is the universal language… it brings people together.” It certainly does and although we had to cancel our International Jazz Day events due to the pandemic, we are continuing to create connections through jazz. In fact, you can still enjoy the 10th Anniversary of this UNESCO heritage celebration of music, community, culture, and art with us!  

Check out our below playlists, which highlight the rich heritage of jazz music. These “Jazz at Home” compilations are curated by Teerada, our graphic designer who’s also passionate about jazz. Teerada has arranged these three playlists to suit your different moods. Tune in with us. 

Jazz at Home: The Varying Styles of Jazz 

Since the emergence of jazz music at the end of the 19th century from African musical traditions, jazz has become a leading voice in American and global culture. Throughout the years, this dynamic genre has evolved into innovative styles that keep us swaying and smiling. Listen along to some of the various forms that jazz has taken since it originated in New Orleans.  

This playlist includes these styles: 

New Orleans Jazz / Dixieland 

Swing 

Bebop 

Hard Bop 

Post-Bob 

Cool Jazz 

New Jazz  

 Listen here 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/VariousJazzStyles  

Jazz at Home: Iconic Jazz Vocals 

Jazz musicians have taken uniquely American music and made it into a major global phenomenon. From the big-band sounds of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington to vocalists like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, jazz music is one of America’s greatest exports. Treat your ears to the musical stylings of these iconic jazz voices. Feel free to sing along. 

This playlist includes these jazz vocalist legends: 

Louis Armstrong 

Billie Holiday 

Charlie Parker 

Miles Davis 

Duke Ellington 

Ella Fitzgerald 

Listen here 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/IconicJazzVocalists  

Jazz at Home: Relaxing Tunes 

Now, you can work from home with these feel-good jazz tracks that’ll have you bopping along in your seat.  Our selection of old and new favorites will ease you through your workday, so that you can relax and focus in style. Are you ready to take care of business? Just push play. 

This playlist includes these mellow hits: 

It’s Only a Paper Moon - Nat King Cole 

Windows - Chick Corea 

It had to be You - Billie Holiday 

In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington, John Coltrane 

Moon Dreams – Miles Davis 

‘Round Midnight - Betty Carter 

Listen here 👉🏽 http://bit.ly/WFHJazzTunes