Happy Valentine’s Day!
Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner at home, a cozy night in, the right music can enhance the experience and make it all the more special.
In this blog post, we’ve curated a playlist of vocal versions of classic love songs from the jazz standards repertoire. Let us know in the comments which one is your favorite!
Practice them with JVL to be ready for your Valentine 😉
Let’s do it (let’s fall in love)
“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” is a popular song written by Cole Porter in 1928. It was introduced in the Broadway show “Paris” and has since been covered by many artists in various genres. The song is known for its playful and lighthearted lyrics, and its catchy melody. It has become a standard in the Great American Songbook and is considered one of Porter’s most enduring compositions. Some notable recordings of the song include versions by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.
I Love You
“I Love You” is a song written by Cole Porter in 1944 for his stage musical Mexican Hayride.
This ABCD form has melody that starts with this wide interval of a major 7 and a minor II V with a major resolution. The second section has a very unusual modulation to the III.
Learn this standard with this JVL lesson which includes an etude with the 4 levels of improvisation, in-depth analysis of the melody, harmony and chords scales, different improvisation techniques.
Tea For Two
Welcome to our lesson on the jazz standard “Tea for Two” which was written in 1924 by Vincent Youmans. It was introduced in May 1924 by Phyllis Cleveland and John Barker during the Chicago pre-Broadway run of the musical No, No, Nanette.
In this class we listen and compare versions by Lester Young, Nicholas Payton, Thelonious Monk and Jacky Terrasson.
We study the harmonic and melodic analysis, voice leading ideas, the magic formula, the Monk reharmonization and everything is included in the 10-page PDF.
My Funny Valentine
“My Funny Valentine” was composed by Richard Rogers in 1937 for the musical Babes in Arms.
It has become one of the most recorded jazz standards and notable versions are the recordings of Chet Baker and Miles Davis.
The form is “funny” (pun intended): ABCD with 4 bars extra in the D section.
The harmony of the A and B sections is in the minor key, the C goes to the relative major key, it goes back to the minor in the D section but ends in major in the extra 4 bars.
The melody is completely diatonic to the major key.
In this lesson we will do a detailed melodic and harmonic analysis, compare the variations of chords changes, study the chords scales and discuss improvisation ideas.
Fly Me To The Moon
“Fly Me to the Moon” is a popular jazz standard written by Bart Howard in 1954. It was originally titled “In Other Words” and was first recorded by Kaye Ballard in 1954. The most popular version of the song was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1964, which was included on his album “It Might as Well Be Swing”. The song is known for its romantic lyrics which suggest that the singer wants to be taken to the moon and back by their lover, as a way to express their love.
This is a great song to study foundational as well as advanced concepts. Learn better with this JVL lesson!
Someday My Prince Will Come
“Someday My Prince Will Come” is a song from Walt Disney‘s 1937 animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was written by Larry Morey (lyrics) & Frank Churchill (music), and performed by Adriana Caselotti (Snow White’s voice in the movie).
In this lesson is included a detailed analysis of the solo by pianist Michel Petrucciani.
In A Sentimental Mood
“In a Sentimental Mood” is a jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Manny Kurtz. The song was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra in 1935. It’s considered one of Ellington’s most popular compositions and it’s considered a classic jazz standard. The song is characterized by its slow, contemplative melody and its evocative and emotional lyrics.
Learn this song with us!
Just You, Just Me
“Just You, Just Me” is a jazz standard composed by Jesse Greer, with lyrics written by Raymond Klages. The song was first recorded by The Ben Selvin Orchestra in 1929, but it’s best known version is the one recorded by Lester Young and Count Basie in 1936. It’s considered one of the most popular songs from the swing era
In this lesson is included the detailed analysis of saxophonist Joshua Redman’s solo.
Soul Eyes
“Soul Eyes” is a jazz standard composed by Mal Waldron. The song was first recorded by Mal Waldron Trio in 1957 on the album “The Quest” with John Coltrane. The song is considered one of Mal Waldron’s most popular compositions and it’s considered a classic jazz standard.
Listen to the playlist and learn this song with us!
There Will Never Be Another You
“There Will Never Be Another You” is a popular jazz standard composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics written by Mack Gordon. The song was first introduced in the 1942 film “Iceland”. It’s considered one of the most popular songs of the 1940s and it’s considered a classic jazz standard. The song is characterized by its melodic and harmonic structure, and its romantic and emotional lyrics.
Learn this song with us!
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Let’s do it (let’s fall in love)
“Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” is a popular song written by Cole Porter in 1928. It was introduced in the Broadway show “Paris” and has since been covered by many artists in various genres. The song is known for its playful and lighthearted lyrics, and its catchy melody. It has become a standard in the Great American Songbook and is considered one of Porter’s most enduring compositions. Some notable recordings of the song include versions by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.
I Love You
“I Love You” is a song written by Cole Porter in 1944 for his stage musical Mexican Hayride.
This ABCD form has melody that starts with this wide interval of a major 7 and a minor II V with a major resolution. The second section has a very unusual modulation to the III.
This JVL lesson includes an etude with the 4 levels of improvisation, in-depth analysis of the melody, harmony and chords scales, different improvisation techniques.
Tea For Two
Welcome to our lesson on the jazz standard “Tea for Two” which was written in 1924 by Vincent Youmans. It was introduced in May 1924 by Phyllis Cleveland and John Barker during the Chicago pre-Broadway run of the musical No, No, Nanette.
In this class we listen and compare versions by Lester Young, Nicholas Payton, Thelonious Monk and Jacky Terrasson.
We study the harmonic and melodic analysis, voice leading ideas, the magic formula, the Monk reharmonization and everything is included in the 10-page PDF.
My Funny Valentine
“My Funny Valentine” was composed by Richard Rogers in 1937 for the musical Babes in Arms.
It has become one of the most recorded jazz standards and notable versions are the recordings of Chet Baker and Miles Davis.
The form is “funny” (pun intended): ABCD with 4 bars extra in the D section.
The harmony of the A and B sections is in the minor key, the C goes to the relative major key, it goes back to the minor in the D section but ends in major in the extra 4 bars.
The melody is completely diatonic to the major key.
In this lesson we will do a detailed melodic and harmonic analysis, compare the variations of chords changes, study the chords scales and discuss improvisation ideas.
Fly Me To The Moon
“Fly Me to the Moon” is a popular jazz standard written by Bart Howard in 1954. It was originally titled “In Other Words” and was first recorded by Kaye Ballard in 1954. The most popular version of the song was recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1964, which was included on his album “It Might as Well Be Swing”. The song is known for its romantic lyrics which suggest that the singer wants to be taken to the moon and back by their lover, as a way to express their love.
Someday My Prince Will Come
“Someday My Prince Will Come” is a song from Walt Disney‘s 1937 animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was written by Larry Morey (lyrics) & Frank Churchill (music), and performed by Adriana Caselotti (Snow White’s voice in the movie).
In this lesson is included a detailed analysis of the solo by pianist Michel Petrucciani.
In A Sentimental Mood
“In a Sentimental Mood” is a jazz standard composed by Duke Ellington, with lyrics written by Manny Kurtz. The song was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra in 1935. It’s considered one of Ellington’s most popular compositions and it’s considered a classic jazz standard. The song is characterized by its slow, contemplative melody and its evocative and emotional lyrics.
Learn this song with us!
Just You, Just Me
“Just You, Just Me” is a jazz standard composed by Jesse Greer, with lyrics written by Raymond Klages. The song was first recorded by The Ben Selvin Orchestra in 1929, but it’s best known version is the one recorded by Lester Young and Count Basie in 1936. It’s considered one of the most popular songs from the swing era
In this lesson is included the detailed analysis of saxophonist Joshua Redman’s solo.
Soul Eyes
“Soul Eyes” is a jazz standard composed by Mal Waldron. The song was first recorded by Mal Waldron Trio in 1957 on the album “The Quest” with John Coltrane. The song is considered one of Mal Waldron’s most popular compositions and it’s considered a classic jazz standard.
Listen to the playlist and learn this song with us!
There Will Never Be Another You
“There Will Never Be Another You” is a popular jazz standard composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics written by Mack Gordon. The song was first introduced in the 1942 film “Iceland”. It’s considered one of the most popular songs of the 1940s and it’s considered a classic jazz standard. The song is characterized by its melodic and harmonic structure, and its romantic and emotional lyrics.
Learn this song with us!
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