The Y! Music Playlist Blog

Autumn Jazz

By | The Y! Music Playlist Blog – Wed, Oct 26, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

When someone describes a piece of music as "autumnal", I hear something very specific in my head. Autumn music is not necessarily mellow, but it is never harsh. It is cool and calm, but never cold. It brings a sense of peace and well-being. And for me, no genre represents autumn better than jazz. One of the things I love about  jazz is the expressiveness of it -- how it can convey feeling without lyrics, or even without the sound of a human voice.  It's a communication that can be understood regardless of the listener's native language. For this playlist I've chosen 10 fantastic jazz artists, each presenting their own musical take on my favorite season - autumn. It includes some truly great standards, and some legendary artists. So get a cup of hot cider, a warm sweater, and spend some time outside with this playlist as you watch the falling leaves.

What would you add to your autumn jazz playlist?

Autumn Jazz

1. Autumn Leaves - Miles Davis

2. Autumn Serenade - John Coltrane

3. Tis' Autumn - Stan Getz

4. Autumn Song - Mose Allison

5. Autumn In New York - Charlie Parker

6. Autumn In Washington Square - Dave Brubeck

7. Early Autumn - Woody Herman

8. Autumn Breeze - Milt Jackson

9. Autumn - Fred Haas

10. Autumn Waltz - Erich Fischer Quartett

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