140 C
140 C je humorná a mírně provokativní skladba francouzské gypsy jazzové kapely Les Doigts de l’Homme (z jejich debutového alba s názvem „Homme“ z roku 2006). Název „140 C“ je hravým odkazem na velikost košíčků podprsenky (140C). Píseň je…
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140 C je humorná a mírně provokativní skladba francouzské gypsy jazzové kapely Les Doigts de l’Homme (z jejich debutového alba s názvem „Homme“ z roku 2006). Název „140 C“ je hravým odkazem na velikost košíčků podprsenky (140C). Píseň je…
A Little Love, a Little Kiss, původně nazvaná Un peu d'amour, je romantický valčík, který složil Lao Silesu a který byl vydán v roce 1912. Původní francouzský text napsal A. Nilson Fysher, zatímco anglický text vytvořil Adrian Ross…
ABC je swingová skladba belgického jazzového hudebníka Alfonse „Fuda“ Candrixe. Django Reinhardt ji nahrál 12. března 1943 v Paříži během německé okupace. Přestože ji Django nahrál, skladba se nikdy nestala výrazným standardem gypsy…
After You’ve Gone je klasický americký populární a jazzový standard z roku 1918. Hudbu složil Turner Layton a text napsal Henry Creamer. Skladba vznikla v prostředí Tin Pan Alley a rychle se stala jedním z nejtrvalejších standardů raného…
Água de Beber („Pitná voda“) je slavná bossa nova skladba legendárního brazilského hudebníka Antônia Carlose Jobima s textem Viniciuse de Moraese. Poprvé byla nahrána v roce 1963 a objevila se na klasickém albu Getz/Gilberto (i když…
Águas de Março („Březnové vody“) je jednou z nejslavnějších a nejoblíbenějších skladeb Antônia Carlose Jobima. Vyšla v roce 1972 na albu Matita Perê a často je považována za jedno z Jobimových vrcholných děl. Píseň je poetickou meditací…
Ah ! La biguine is a French popular song by J. & P. Bastia, recorded in Paris in 1933. As its title suggests, the song is based on the biguine, a Creole dance and musical style originating in the French Caribbean, particularly…
Ain’t Misbehavin’ je americký jazzový standard z roku 1929. Hudbu složili Fats Waller a Harry Brooks a text napsal Andy Razaf. Skladba vznikla pro hudební revue Hot Chocolates a velmi rychle se stala jedním z charakteristických standardů…
Ain't She Sweet je klasický americký jazzový standard, který v roce 1927 složil Milton Ager s textem od Jacka Yellena. Píseň se koncem 20. let stala obrovským hitem a patřila k nejpopulárnějším skladbám své doby. Je to veselá…
Alabamy Bound je americká populární píseň, jejíž hudbu složil Ray Henderson a text napsali Buddy DeSylva a Bud Green. Vznikla v roce 1924 a vydána byla roku 1925. Velmi rychle se zařadila mezi úspěšné skladby Tin Pan Alley rané jazzové…
All of Me je jedním z nejslavnějších a nejhranějších jazzových standardů všech dob. Skladbu napsali v roce 1931 Gerald Marks (hudba) a Seymour Simons (text). (Poznámka: píseň bývá někdy mylně připisována Coleu Porterovi, ten však jejím…
Anniversary Song je populární sentimentální standard, který v roce 1946 napsali Al Jolson a Saul Chaplin. Melodie vychází z rumunského valčíku „Waves of the Danube“ („Dunajské vlny“) od Iona Ivanoviciho z roku 1880. Píseň se původně…
Anouman je instrumentální jazzová balada, kterou složil Django Reinhardt a nahrál 30. ledna 1953 v Paříži, během posledních měsíců svého života. Skladba představuje odlišnou stránku Djangovy hudební osobnosti. Namísto energického swingu…
Apanhei-te, Cavaquinho! je jedna z nejznámějších skladeb brazilského pianisty a skladatele Ernesta Nazaretha. Vznikla kolem roku 1914 a původně byla vydána jako polka pro klavír, postupně se však pevně zařadila také do brazilské tradice…
Appel Indirect (někdy uváděná také jako „Indirect Call“) je skladba připisovaná Djangovi Reinhardtovi a Stéphanu Grappellimu. Quintette du Hot Club de France ji nahrál v roce 1938. Název „Appel Indirect“ lze přeložit jako „Nepřímé volání“…
Artillerie Lourde („Těžké dělostřelectvo“) je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Vznikla v pozdějším období jeho kariéry a poprvé byla nahrána 3. listopadu 1944 v Paříži s orchestrem Noëla Chibousta. Django skladbu mezi lety 1944 a 1950…
Avalon je populární americká píseň, kterou napsali Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva a Vincent Rose. Vyšla v roce 1920 a rychle se stala jednou z nejúspěšnějších populárních písní raného období jazzového věku. Jolsonova vlastní nahrávka se v roce…
Azzurro je jednou z nejikoničtějších italských písní všech dob. Hudbu složil Paolo Conte, text napsal Vito Pallavicini a jako první ji v roce 1968 nahrál Adriano Celentano. Název, který znamená „modrá“ nebo „azurová“, evokuje jasnou letní…
Baby Won't You Please Come Home je klasická bluesová skladba, kterou napsali Charles Warfield a Clarence Williams. Vyšla v roce 1919 a brzy se stala jednou z nejznámějších bluesových písní počátku 20. století, než se postupně proměnila v…
Bei Mir Bistu Shein (jidiš: בײַ מיר ביסטו שיין, ve významu „Pro mě jsi krásná“) byla původně napsána v roce 1932 pro jidiš muzikál I Would If I Could (Men Ken Lebn Nor Men Lost Nisht). Hudbu složil Sholom Secunda a původní text v jidiš…
Believe It, Beloved je americká populární píseň, kterou složil J. C. Johnson a text napsali George A. Whiting a Nat Schwartz. Vyšla v roce 1935, v období vrcholící swingové éry, a jazzoví hudebníci na obou stranách Atlantiku ji rychle…
Belleville je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Poprvé ji nahrál Quintette du Hot Club de France v prosinci 1942 v Paříži během německé okupace Francie. Od té doby se skladba stala jednou z nejznámějších Djangových kompozic z tohoto…
Belleville Rendez-Vous je skladba, kterou složil Benoît Charest s textem od Sylvaina Chometa pro uznávaný animovaný film The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville). Po uvedení filmu v roce 2003 se stala jeho hlavním…
Billet Doux („Milostný dopis“) je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Poprvé ji nahrál Quintette du Hot Club de France 21. dubna 1938 v Paříži a patří k elegantním původním skladbám z jednoho z nejtvůrčích období této kapely. Francouzský…
Black and White je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Poprvé byla nahrána 8. března 1947 v Paříži Djangem Reinhardtem a jeho poválečným ansámblem. Skladba odráží Djangův postupně se vyvíjející hudební styl, ovlivněný moderním jazzem, ale…
Manhã de Carnaval, mezinárodně známá také jako Black Orpheus, je brazilská skladba, kterou složil Luiz Bonfá s portugalským textem od Antônia Marii. Vznikla pro film Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro) z roku 1959, který získal Oscara za nejlepší…
Blue Drag je jazzová skladba Josefa Myrowa, poprvé vydaná v roce 1930. Skladba si během swingové éry rychle získala popularitu a postupně se stala známým jazzovým standardem. Django Reinhardt poprvé nahrál Blue Drag s Quintette du Hot…
Blue Moon je americká populární píseň vydaná v roce 1934, jejíž hudbu složil Richard Rodgers a text napsal Lorenz Hart. Historie jejího vzniku je poměrně neobvyklá. Melodie byla původně určena pro film studia MGM Hollywood Party pod…
Blues Clair („Světlé blues“) je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Poprvé byla nahrána 26. února 1943 v Paříži během druhé světové války a patří k nejlepším příkladům Djangova vyzrálého válečného stylu. Název „Blues Clair“ doslova znamená…
Blues en Mineur („Blues v moll“) je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta. Poprvé byla nahrána 10. března 1949 v Paříži Djangem Reinhardtem a jeho poválečným ansámblem. Skladba pochází z posledního období Djangovy kariéry, kdy jeho hudba…
Bluesette je jazzový valčík, který složil belgický kytarista, virtuózní hráč na foukací harmoniku a mistr pískání Toots Thielemans. Poprvé byl nahrán v roce 1962 a jako singl vyšel v roce 1963. Skladba se rychle stala mezinárodním hitem a…
Bossa Dorado je původní skladba Dorada Schmitta, jednoho z nejvlivnějších současných gypsy jazzových kytaristů. Vznikla ve druhé polovině 20. století a stala se jednou z nejznámějších moderních skladeb manouche jazzového repertoáru, dnes…
Bouncin’ Around je instrumentální jazzová skladba belgického trumpetisty, aranžéra a kapelníka Guse Deloofa z roku 1937. Dnes je silně spojována s Djangem Reinhardtem, jehož první nahrávku doprovází jeden z nejzajímavějších příběhů v celé…
Brasileirinho je brazilská instrumentální skladba ve stylu choro, kterou Waldir Azevedo začal komponovat kolem roku 1947 a poprvé vydal v květnu 1949. Objevila se na straně B jeho první sólové desky Continental 16050, zatímco na straně A…
Brejeiro je skladba brazilského pianisty a skladatele Ernesta Nazaretha, poprvé vydaná v roce 1893. Byla Nazarethovým prvním tango brasileiro a stala se jedním z největších úspěchů jeho kariéry. Skladba spojuje evropské hudební formy se…
Bric à Brac je původní skladba Josepha „Nin-Nin“ Reinhardta, mladšího bratra Djanga Reinhardta. Skladba vznikla v průběhu 50. let a poprvé byla nahrána přibližně v letech 1956–1957, později se objevila na albu Joseph Reinhardt joue…
Bye Bye Blues je populární americká píseň, kterou napsali Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown a Chauncey Gray. Vyšla v roce 1930 a rychle si získala oblibu mezi tanečními orchestry, než se postupně stala trvalou součástí jazzového…
Caledonia je původní skladba Gonzala Bergary a Leah Zeger. Vznikla ve 21. století a patří k výrazným autorským skladbám moderního gypsy jazzového repertoáru. Odráží propojení tradičního Manouche Jazzu se současnějšími hudebními vlivy…
Canaria je původní skladba Louise Voly, známého kontrabasisty a zakládajícího člena Quintette du Hot Club de France. Skladbu poprvé nahrál Quintette v roce 1937 za účasti Djanga Reinhardta a Stéphana Grappelliho. Django Reinhardt nahrál…
Caravan je jazzový standard, který složil Juan Tizol společně s Dukem Ellingtonem. Hudbu napsal Tizol, zatímco Ellington je uváděn jako spoluautor díky svému podílu na aranži a kompozici. Skladbu poprvé nahrál v roce 1936 orchestr Dukea…
Carioquinha je brazilská instrumentální skladba ve stylu choro, kterou složil Waldir Azevedo a poprvé vydal v květnu 1949. Objevila se na straně A jeho první sólové šelakové desky Continental 16050, zatímco na straně B se nacházela…
César Swing je tradiční skladba nejasného původu, která se pevně usadila v repertoáru Sinti a Manouche Jazzu. Mezi hudebníky se předávala převážně ústně, takže její přesný původ ani původní název dnes není snadné spolehlivě určit. Skladba…
Clair de lune je píseň, kterou složil Joseph Kosma s textem od Jacquese Préverta. Vznikla v roce 1942 pro francouzský film Les Visiteurs du Soir (Ďáblovi vyslanci) a rychle se stala jednou z nejoblíbenějších písní francouzské…
Clouds je populární píseň, kterou složil Walter Donaldson s textem od Guse Kahna. Vyšla v roce 1932 a stala se jednou z mnoha amerických populárních písní, které si během swingové éry našly cestu do jazzového repertoáru. Django Reinhardt…
Come into My Swing is a modern Gypsy Jazz composition by Angelo Debarre. It was written in collaboration with accordionist Ludovic Beier and became the title track of their acclaimed album Come into My Swing!, released in 2003. The tune…
Comme un manouche sans guitare ("Like a Gypsy Without a Guitar") is a song written and composed by Thomas Dutronc. It was released in 2007 as the title track of his debut album Comme un manouche sans guitare, which introduced him to a…
Conselho is a Brazilian samba composed by Adilson Bispo and Zé Roberto and famously recorded by Almir Guineto. Released on Guineto's self-titled album in 1986, the song became one of the best-known pieces associated with him and belongs…
Coquette is a jazz standard composed by Johnny Green and Carmen Lombardo, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was published in 1928 and quickly became a major hit after being recorded by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. Today it is regarded…
Corcovado, mezinárodně známé také jako "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars", je brazilská bossa nova, kterou v roce 1960 složil Antônio Carlos Jobim. Je autorem hudby i původního portugalského textu. Skladba se ještě téhož roku objevila na…
Daphné is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 29 January 1935 in Paris and became one of the earliest original works created by the legendary…
David a Goliáš je česká swingová píseň z roku 1937 s hudbou Jaroslava Ježka a textem dvojice Jiří Voskovec a Jan Werich. Vznikla pro hru Osvobozeného divadla Těžká Barbora a s humorem převypravuje známý biblický příběh o malém Davidovi…
Desafinado ("Out of Tune") is a bossa nova standard composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim, with Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonça. It was written in 1958 and first recorded by João Gilberto on his landmark album Chega de Saudade. The song…
Dinah is a classic American popular song composed by Harry Akst, with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. It was published in 1925 and quickly became one of the defining songs of the Jazz Age before evolving into a lasting jazz…
Dinette is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 21 April 1938 in Paris and is one of the elegant swing originals from the group's most creative pre-war period. The…
Django's Tiger is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 29 January 1935 in Paris and is one of the earliest original works created by the…
Djangology is one of the most famous original compositions by Django Reinhardt. Although often credited solely to Django, the composition is also commonly credited to Stéphane Grappelli because of their close musical collaboration during…
Douce Ambiance ("Gentle Atmosphere") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 4 October 1943 in Paris and has become one of Django's most beloved wartime compositions…
Duke and Dukie is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 16 April 1947 in Paris during Django's post-war period, when his music increasingly reflected the influence of modern jazz while preserving his…
Echoes of France (La Marseillaise) is Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli's jazz interpretation of the French national anthem, originally composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792. Recorded in London in 1946, only months after…
Embraceable You is a classic American standard composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Written in 1928, the song was originally intended for the unfinished musical East Is West before becoming a highlight of the Broadway…
Eu Sambo Mesmo is a Brazilian samba composed by Janet de Almeida, one of the notable female composers of Brazil's Golden Age of popular music. The song was first recorded in 1946 and celebrates the joy, rhythm, and irresistible spirit of…
Exactly Like You is a classic American standard composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Written in 1930, the song was introduced in the Broadway revue Lew Leslie's International Revue and quickly became one of the most…
Féerie ("Fairyland" or "Enchantment") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 11 March 1947 in Paris during Django's post-war period, a time when his music combined the elegance of Gypsy Jazz with the…
Fine and Dandy is a classic American standard composed by Kay Swift with lyrics by Paul James. Written in 1930, it was introduced in the Broadway musical Fine and Dandy, becoming one of the earliest successful songs by a female Broadway…
Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, also widely known as Has Anybody Seen My Girl? or Has Anybody Seen My Gal?, is an American popular song from 1925. The music was written by Ray Henderson, with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. Its catchy…
Flat Foot Floogie is a swing classic composed by Slim Gaillard, Slam Stewart, and Bud Green. First recorded in 1938 by Slim Gaillard and Slam Stewart, the song became an immediate hit thanks to its infectious rhythm, humorous lyrics, and…
Fleur de Lavande ("Lavender Flower") is an original composition by Fapy Lafertin, one of the most respected contemporary Gypsy Jazz guitarists. Inspired by the lyrical tradition established by Django Reinhardt, the piece has become a…
Flor de Lis je brazilská samba, jejíž hudbu i text napsal Djavan. Poprvé vyšla v roce 1976 jako úvodní skladba jeho debutového alba "A Voz, o Violão, a Música de Djavan". Album produkoval Aloysio de Oliveira a vydala společnost Som Livre…
Fly Me to the Moon je jazzový a populární standard, jehož hudbu i text napsal americký skladatel Bart Howard v roce 1954. Původně skladbu nazval In Other Words. Úvodní věta „Fly me to the moon“ se ale s písní spojila natolik silně, že…
For Sephora is an original composition by Stochelo Rosenberg, one of the world's most celebrated Gypsy Jazz guitarists and a leading figure of the Dutch Sinti tradition. The piece was written as a heartfelt tribute to his sister, Sephora…
Fotografia ("Photograph") is a beautiful bossa nova composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim with Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonça. Written in the late 1950s and first recorded in 1959, it is one of Jobim's most lyrical and harmonically…
The Girl from Ipanema (Garota de Ipanema) is one of the most famous bossa nova songs ever written. It was composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim with Portuguese lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes in 1962. An English version of the lyrics was later…
HCQ Strut is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 20 December 1937 in Paris. The title pays tribute to the ensemble itself, with HCQ standing…
Honeysuckle Rose is a classic jazz standard composed by Fats Waller with lyrics by Andy Razaf. Written in 1928, the song was introduced in the Harlem revue Load of Coal before becoming one of the most beloved standards of the Great…
Hot Lips is a classic jazz standard composed by Henry Busse, Henry Lange, and Lou Davis. Written in 1922, it quickly became one of the most popular dance and jazz tunes of the 1920s, celebrated for its catchy melody and spirited swing…
Hungaria is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France on 18 April 1934 in Paris, making it one of the earliest original works created by the legendary…
Chasing Shadows is a popular song composed by Abner Silver with lyrics by Benny Davis. Published in 1930, it quickly became a favorite among dance bands and jazz musicians, earning its place in the Great American Songbook. Django…
Chega de Saudade ("No More Blues") is one of the most influential songs in Brazilian music. It was composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim with Portuguese lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes in 1958. An English adaptation, titled No More Blues, was…
Cherokee is one of the most influential jazz standards ever written. It was composed by Ray Noble in 1938 as part of his Indian Suite, a collection of four compositions inspired by Native American themes. Over time, Cherokee became one of…
Chez Jacquet is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 8 March 1949 in Rome during Django's Italian recording sessions, one of the final chapters of his remarkable career. The French title "Chez Jacquet"…
Chez Nous is a song by the French band Paris Combo, known for their unique blend of jazz, swing, chanson, Latin, and world music. Released in the late 1990s, the song reflects the group's playful style, combining Parisian charm with…
Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) je americká populární píseň, kterou napsal Fred Fisher a která byla vydána v roce 1922. Fisher je autorem hudby i textu. Píseň oslavuje živelnou atmosféru Chicaga počátku 20. let a rychle se stala jednou z…
China Boy is a classic jazz standard composed by Dick Winfree and Phil Boutelje, with lyrics later added by Benny Davis. Published in 1922, the song quickly became a favorite of dance bands and jazz musicians, eventually earning its place…
Christmas Swing is an original composition by Michel Warlop, the renowned French jazz violinist, composer, and one of the leading figures of the European swing scene. Written during the late 1930s, the piece combines the festive spirit of…
I Can't Give You Anything but Love is one of the most beloved jazz standards of the Great American Songbook. It was composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields in 1928 for the Broadway revue Blackbirds of 1928. The song quickly…
I Got Rhythm je americký jazzový a populární standard, jehož hudbu napsal George Gershwin a text Ira Gershwin. Skladba byla vydána v roce 1930 pro broadwayský muzikál Girl Crazy, kde ji uvedla Ethel Merman. Velmi rychle se stala jednou z…
I Love Paris is a classic American standard composed by Cole Porter. Written in 1953 for the Broadway musical Can-Can, the song is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty and romance of the French capital throughout every season of the year…
I Love You is a jazz standard composed by Harry Archer with lyrics by Harlan Thompson. Published in 1923, the song became popular during the early Jazz Age and was recorded by numerous dance bands and jazz musicians throughout the 1920s…
I Wan'na Be Like You is a song composed by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman for Disney's animated film The Jungle Book, released in 1967. Performed in the film by King Louie, the song became one of Disney's most iconic…
I Will Wait for You (Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi) is a beautiful song composed by Michel Legrand with original French lyrics by Jacques Demy. It was written for the acclaimed 1964 French musical film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg…
I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight is an American popular song composed by Ben Selvin with lyrics by Al Dubin. Published in 1925, it became a favorite during the Jazz Age and was recorded by numerous dance orchestras, eventually finding…
I'se a Muggin' is a swing composition by the legendary jazz violinist Stuff Smith. Written in the 1930s, the tune became one of Smith's signature pieces, showcasing his energetic playing, blues-infused style, and pioneering approach to…
I've Found a New Baby is a classic jazz standard composed by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams. Published in 1926, it quickly became one of the defining songs of the Jazz Age and has remained a favorite among jazz musicians ever since…
I've Had My Moments is a popular song composed by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Published in 1934 for the MGM film Hollywood Party, it later became part of the jazz repertoire and was recorded by a number of singers and jazz…
I’ll See You in My Dreams je americká populární píseň z roku 1924. Hudbu složil Isham Jones a text napsal Gus Kahn. Jemná melodie a nostalgické téma vzpomínky na nepřítomnou milovanou osobu z ní udělaly jeden z nejtrvalejších standardů…
Indifférence is one of the most famous French musette waltzes, composed by Tony Murena and Joseph Colombo in 1942. Originally written for accordion, it became an enduring classic of the musette tradition and is now considered one of the…
# Insensiblement Insensiblement is a French song composed by Paul Misraki in 1941. Originally conceived as a slow and romantic popular song, its simple but expressive melody soon attracted jazz musicians and eventually became closely…
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) is one of the most influential jazz standards ever written. Composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, it was first recorded in 1931 and introduced the word "swing" to a…
Izaura (také psáno "Isaura") je brazilská samba, jejímiž autory jsou Herivelto Martins a Roberto Roberti. První doloženou nahrávku pořídil 13. listopadu 1944 zpěvák Francisco Alves za doprovodu Abela, Claudiora Cruze a jeho souboru…
J'attendrai (originally titled Tornerai) is a timeless song composed by Dino Olivieri with original Italian lyrics by Nino Rastelli. Written in 1936, it became an international success after French lyricist Louis Poterat adapted it into…
Ja-Da (Ja Da, Ja Da, Jing Jing Jing!) is an American popular song written by pianist and composer Bob Carleton in 1918. Built around an extremely simple melody and equally straightforward lyrics, the song became a major success and…
Je me suis fait tout petit is a charming French chanson written and composed by Georges Brassens. Released in 1956, it is one of Brassens' best-loved songs, combining witty lyrics with a gentle melody and his unmistakable poetic style…
Jolie Swing is an original composition by French Manouche guitarist Ninine Garcia. The piece appears on his album Nouvelle vie, recorded in 2008, and represents the living Parisian Gypsy Jazz tradition several generations after Django…
Joseph, Joseph (originally Yosel, Yosel) is a traditional Yiddish song popularized by Nellie Casman and Samuel Steinberg in the early 1930s. Written for the Yiddish theatre, it tells the humorous story of a young woman trying to persuade…
Jožin z bažin is a humorous Czech song written and composed by Ivan Mládek. Released in 1977, it became one of the most famous Czech songs of all time thanks to its catchy melody, absurd story, and unmistakable sense of humor. Decades…
Jura je brazilská samba, kterou v roce 1928 složil Sinhô (José Barbosa da Silva). Patří k velkým úspěchům raného období samby a spojuje výraznou romantickou melodii s elegantním rytmickým jazykem populární hudby Rio de Janeira konce 20…
Just a Gigolo je mezinárodní populární a jazzový standard s evropskými kořeny. Hudbu složil italský skladatel Leonello Casucci pro německou píseň Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo, jejíž původní text napsal rakouský autor Julius Brammer. Píseň…
Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody is a famous medley popularized by Sam Butera & The Witnesses and later made world-famous by Louis Prima. The medley combines two earlier songs: Just a Gigolo, composed in 1928 by Leonello Casucci…
La Partida is a traditional-style Venezuelan waltz composed by Venezuelan musician, composer, and conductor Carlos Bonnet (1892–1983). With its flowing melody, characteristic 3/4 rhythm, and distinctly Latin American character, the piece…
La Verdine je moderní instrumentální skladba ve stylu gypsy jazzu, kterou složil francouzský kytarista Christophe Lartilleux, zakladatel skupiny Latcho Drom. Poprvé vyšla v roce 1996 na stejnojmenném albu. Inspirací pro její vznik bylo…
Le jour où je te vis is a French chanson closely associated with the legendary singer Jean Sablon, one of France's most influential vocalists of the 1930s and 1940s. With its elegant melody and romantic atmosphere, the song became a…
Le poinçonneur des Lilas is the debut single written and composed by Serge Gainsbourg. Released in 1958, it tells the story of a weary Paris Métro ticket puncher whose monotonous life drives him to dark thoughts. Despite its bleak…
Les Copains d'abord is one of the most beloved chansons by Georges Brassens. Written and composed in 1964 for the film Les Copains, the song celebrates friendship, loyalty, and the bonds that unite people through life's joys and…
Les Feuilles mortes, known internationally as Autumn Leaves, is one of the most famous songs ever written. The music was composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945, with original French lyrics by Jacques Prévert. English lyrics were later written…
Les Champs-Élysées is one of the most recognizable French popular songs, made famous by Joe Dassin in 1969. The French lyrics were written by Pierre Delanoë, while the melody comes from the English song Waterloo Road, written by Mike…
Les Yeux Noirs (Dark Eyes) is one of the most famous melodies associated with Eastern European and Romani music. Although it is often treated as a traditional folk tune, the melody commonly played today is based on music by Florian…
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off je klasická americká píseň, jejíž hudbu složil George Gershwin a text napsal Ira Gershwin. Vznikla v roce 1937 pro muzikálový film RKO Shall We Dance, kde ji představili Fred Astaire a Ginger Rogers. Ve…
Liebestraum No. 3 ("Dream of Love") is the most famous of the three Liebesträume by Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt. Published in 1850, the composition began as a setting of Ferdinand Freiligrath's poem O lieb, so lang du…
Limehouse Blues is a jazz standard composed by Philip Braham with lyrics by Douglas Furber. Written in 1921 for the London musical revue A to Z, the song takes its name from Limehouse, London's historic docklands district, which was often…
Lulu Swing je gypsy jazzová skladba spojená s kytaristou a skladatelem Lulu Reinhardtem (1951–2014), významným představitelem německé školy Gypsy Jazzu. Jedna z prvních doložených nahrávek vyšla v roce 1977 na albu Häns’che Weiss Quintett…
Ma première guitare ("My First Guitar") is a deeply personal song by French guitarist and singer Sacha Distel, with lyrics by Jean Broussolle. Released in 1972, the song looks back on Distel's youth, his first guitar, and above all the…
Mabel is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, written during the classic period of the Quintette du Hot Club de France. The title was not chosen at random: the piece was dedicated to the celebrated cabaret…
Mackie Messer, originally titled Die Moritat von Mackie Messer and internationally known as Mack the Knife, is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht. It was written for their groundbreaking 1928 theatrical work Die…
# Made in France Made in France is an original composition by French Sinti guitarist Biréli Lagrène. First recorded around 1990, the piece has remained in Lagrène's repertoire for decades and has appeared in several very different…
Major Swing is an original educational composition created by Yousician and released in 2020. Written as part of the company's interactive music-learning platform, the tune was designed to introduce students to the essential elements of…
Mambembe is a Brazilian song written and composed by Chico Buarque. Released in 1972 for the film Quando o Carnaval Chegar, it celebrates the life of travelling performers. The Portuguese word "mambembe" refers to itinerant actors…
Man of Mystery is an instrumental composition by Michael Carr, written in 1930. Although it remained relatively little known for many years, the tune gained international recognition in 1960 when it was recorded by The Shadows as the…
Manoir de mes rêves (Castle of My Dreams), also known internationally as Django's Castle, is one of Django Reinhardt's most beautiful original compositions. Written in the late 1940s and first recorded in 1946, the piece showcases…
Margie, známá také jako My Little Margie, je americká populární píseň z roku 1920. Hudbu napsali Con Conrad a J. Russel Robinson, text vytvořil Benny Davis. Skladba vznikla na začátku jazzové éry, rychle se stala velkým hitem a postupně…
Me Digom Les Glei is a modern Sinti Swing composition written by German Sinti guitarist and singer Joschi Graf. The song became the title track of the album Me Digom Les Glei by the Zigeli Winter Quartett, recorded in Germany in 2007…
Mean to Me je americká populární píseň z roku 1929. Hudbu napsal Fred E. Ahlert a text Roy Turk. Původně vznikla jako romantická populární píseň, velmi rychle se však proměnila v jazzový standard díky výrazné melodii, elegantní harmonii a…
Ménilmontant is a classic French chanson written by Charles Trenet and first released in 1938. Named after the historic Parisian neighborhood, the song is a nostalgic tribute to everyday life in one of the city's most vibrant…
Micro, also known as Mike, is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. Written during the final years of his career and first recorded in 1951, the piece reflects Django's continued musical evolution as he blended the traditional…
Minor Swing is one of the most famous compositions by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Written in 1937 and first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France, it has become the defining anthem of Gypsy Jazz. Built on a simple…
Mon amant de Saint-Jean is one of the great classics of French popular song. The music was composed by Émile Carrara, with lyrics by Léon Agel, and the song was first published in 1942. It became closely associated with singer Lucienne…
Monk Theme is an original composition by Jeff Beal, written in 2004 as the main theme for the television series Monk. The piece perfectly captures the personality of the show's brilliant but eccentric detective, Adrian Monk, blending…
Montagne Sainte-Geneviève je instrumentální valčík připisovaný Djangovi Reinhardtovi, který pravděpodobně pochází z velmi raného období jeho hudebního života, ještě před vznikem Quintette du Hot Club de France. Přesný rok vzniku není…
Mr. Sandman is a popular song written by Pat Ballard in 1954. Shortly after its publication, it became an international hit through recordings by several artists, most famously The Chordettes, whose version topped the charts in the United…
My Baby Just Cares for Me je americká populární píseň z roku 1930, jejíž hudbu napsal Walter Donaldson a text Gus Kahn. Vznikla pro filmovou verzi muzikálové komedie Whoopee!, kde ji zpíval Eddie Cantor, a postupně se stala trvalým…
My Blue Heaven is an American popular song with music by Walter Donaldson and lyrics by George A. Whiting. Donaldson composed the melody in 1924, but the song was not formally published until 1927. Its warm picture of domestic happiness…
Nagasaki is a jazz standard composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mort Dixon, first published in 1928. Inspired by the Japanese port city, the song quickly became a favorite among dance bands and jazz musicians thanks to its lively…
Noto Swing is an original composition by Lulu Reinhardt, one of the leading representatives of the modern Manouche Jazz tradition. Written in the early twenty-first century, the tune combines the unmistakable sound of Gypsy Swing with…
Nuages is one of the most famous compositions by Django Reinhardt and one of the defining pieces of the Manouche Jazz repertoire. Django composed the tune in 1940, during the German occupation of France. The title means "Clouds" in…
Nuit à Saint-Germain-des-Prés is an original composition by Django Reinhardt, written during the final years of his career and first recorded in 1952. Named after the famous Parisian district that became the heart of France's post-war…
O Telefone Tocou Novamente ("The Telephone Rang Again") is a Brazilian song written and recorded by Jorge Ben, later known as Jorge Ben Jor. Released in 1970 on the album Força Bruta, the original recording features Trio Mocotó, whose…
Odeon je jedna z nejslavnějších skladeb brazilského pianisty a skladatele Ernesta Nazaretha. Vznikla a byla vydána v roce 1909 a původně byla označena jako tango brasileiro pro klavír. Postupem času se však pevně zařadila také do…
Oriental Shuffle je původní instrumentální skladba Djanga Reinhardta a Stéphana Grappelliho, nahraná v Paříži v roce 1936. Vznikla během klasického raného období Quintette du Hot Club de France a spojuje snadno zapamatovatelnou melodii s…
Oubli je původní instrumentální skladba Djanga Reinhardta, nahraná v Paříži v roce 1943. Francouzský název lze přeložit jako „zapomnění“ nebo „zapomínání“. Na rozdíl od klasického čistě strunného zvuku Quintette du Hot Club de France je…
Out of Nowhere is a jazz standard composed by Johnny Green with lyrics by Edward Heyman, first published in 1931. Its sophisticated melody and inventive harmonic progression quickly made it a favorite among jazz musicians, and it has…
Padáková věžička je československá populární píseň z roku 1938. Hudbu napsal Rudolf Leo Vašata a původní text je připisován Mírovi Jarošovi a Janu „Jendovi“ Kordovi. Na dochované dobové nahrávce zpívá Oldřich Kovář za doprovodu vokální…
Paquito je moderní instrumentální skladba ve stylu gypsy jazzu, úzce spojená s francouzským kytaristou Nininem Garciou, jehož nahrávka vyšla v roce 2004 na albu "My Dream of Love". Přestože některé hudební katalogy uvádějí Garciu jako…
Place de Brouckère is an original composition by Django Reinhardt, written during the final years of his career and first recorded in 1952. Named after the famous Place de Brouckère in the heart of Brussels, the piece reflects Django's…
Presentation Stomp is a jazz composition by the celebrated Belgian violinist and composer Michel Warlop, first recorded in 1937. Warlop was one of Europe's finest jazz violinists, and his compositions combined the energy of American swing…
Que nadie sepa mi sufrir, internationally known through its French adaptation as La Foule, is a song composed by Ángel Cabral with original Spanish lyrics by Enrique Dizeo. Written in 1936 as a Peruvian waltz (vals criollo), it became a…
R-Vingt-Six, often abbreviated as R-26, is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. First recorded in 1937 by the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune is one of the many brilliant collaborations…
Rose Room is a jazz standard composed by Art Hickman with lyrics by Harry Williams, first published in 1917. Originally written as a popular dance tune, it quickly became a favorite among jazz musicians thanks to its memorable melody and…
Roses of Picardy, often known in French as Roses de Picardie, is a British popular song composed by Haydn Wood, with lyrics by Frederic E. Weatherly. Written during the First World War, the song became enormously popular and remained a…
Rosetta is a jazz standard composed by Earl Hines with lyrics by Henri Woode, first published in 1933. Featuring a memorable melody and sophisticated harmony, the tune quickly became a favorite among swing musicians and has remained an…
Roule ta bosse is a traditional French-Canadian folk song, later arranged with lyrics by Canadian composer, singer and actor Lionel Daunais. The melody itself is identified as a traditional Canadian song, while Daunais is credited with…
Runnin' Wild is a jazz standard composed by Arthur Gibbs with lyrics by Joe Grey and Leo Wood, first published in 1922. Originally introduced in the Broadway revue The Passing Show of 1922, the song quickly became one of the defining hits…
Růžové psaníčko je český foxtrot, jehož hudbu složil Jára Beneš a text napsali Emanuel Brožík a Fráňa Vodička. Skladba je úzce spojena s hudební komedií On a jeho sestra z roku 1931 a stala se jedním z výrazných populárních šlágrů počátků…
Samba de Uma Nota Só, internationally known as One Note Samba, is one of the most ingenious compositions by Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. Written with Newton Mendonça and first recorded in 1960, the song became one of the…
Shine is a jazz standard composed by Ford Dabney with lyrics by Cecil Mack and Lew Brown, first published in 1910. Originally written as a popular song, it became one of the most enduring standards of early jazz, thanks to its memorable…
Si tu savais ("If You Knew") is a French song composed by Georges Ulmer, with lyrics credited to André Salvet and Marcel Antoni. Dating from the 1940s, the composition combines the melodic character of French chanson with a harmony that…
Smoke Rings je americký jazzový standard, jehož hudbu složil Gene Gifford. Poprvé jej jako instrumentální skladbu nahrál Casa Loma Orchestra v roce 1932 a skladba se postupně stala jedním z charakteristických témat tohoto orchestru. Ned…
Solitude is one of the most celebrated jazz ballads ever written. Composed by Duke Ellington in 1934, with lyrics later added by Eddie DeLange and Irving Mills, the song quickly became a masterpiece of the Great American Songbook. Its…
Some of These Days is a classic American song composed by Shelton Brooks in 1910. Originally written for the celebrated singer Sophie Tucker, it quickly became one of the biggest popular songs of the early twentieth century. Its memorable…
Somebody Loves Me je americká populární píseň z roku 1924. Hudbu napsal George Gershwin a text vytvořili Ballard MacDonald a Buddy DeSylva. Skladba vznikla pro broadwayskou revue George White’s Scandals of 1924, brzy však překročila…
Songe d’Automne ("Dream of Autumn") is a waltz composed by English composer and bandleader Archibald Joyce and first published in 1908. Originally written for piano, the piece became one of Joyce's successful early waltzes and belongs to…
Sons de Carrilhões je jedna z nejznámějších skladeb brazilského kytaristy a skladatele João Pernambuca. Tradičně se její vznik datuje do roku 1912, první spolehlivě doložená nahrávka však pochází z roku 1926. Skladba vychází z brazilské…
St. Louis Blues is one of the most important early blues compositions, written and published by W. C. Handy in 1914. Combining blues form, ragtime-era syncopation, and an unexpected Latin-influenced section, the song became an…
Stephen’s Blues je instrumentální jazzová skladba, která je dnes připisována Stéphanu Grappellimu a Djangovi Reinhardtovi. Vznikla v Paříži v prosinci 1937 jako komorní duet pro housle a kytaru, ve kterém Grappelli vede melodii a Django…
Stompin' at Decca is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, first recorded in 1937. Created during the golden years of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune captures the excitement, virtuosity, and…
Sway, originally titled ¿Quién será?, is a popular song composed by Mexican bandleader Pablo Beltrán Ruiz in 1953. The original instrumental quickly became a Latin American hit, and in 1954 English lyrics by Norman Gimbel introduced the…
Sweet Georgia Brown is one of the best-known jazz standards of all time. Composed by Maceo Pinkard with lyrics by Kenneth Casey and Ben Bernie, it was first published in 1925. Its infectious melody, distinctive chord progression, and…
Sweet Sue, Just You is a jazz standard composed by Victor Young with lyrics by J. Will Harris, first published in 1928. Originally written as a popular love song, it quickly became a favorite among dance bands and jazz musicians thanks to…
Swing 39 je jedna z nejznámějších původních skladeb Djanga Reinhardta a Stéphana Grappelliho. Skladba vznikla a byla poprvé nahrána v roce 1939 legendárním Quintette du Hot Club de France. Dokonale zachycuje eleganci, virtuozitu a…
Swing 41 is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and one of several pieces in his series of numbered "Swing" compositions, alongside titles such as Swing 39, Swing 42 and Swing 48. Django first recorded the piece in Paris in 1940…
Swing 42 is one of the most celebrated original compositions by Django Reinhardt. Written and first recorded in 1942, the tune reflects Django's remarkable ability to create memorable melodies combined with elegant harmonic movement and…
Swing 48 is an original composition by Django Reinhardt, written and first recorded in 1948. Created during the final phase of his career, the tune reflects Django's continuing musical evolution, blending the unmistakable spirit of Gypsy…
Swing de Paris is one of the best-known original compositions by Django Reinhardt. Written and first recorded in 1938 by the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune captures the elegance, energy, and unmistakable atmosphere of…
Swing Gitan is a Gypsy Jazz classic composed by André "Dedjean" Petitjean and Alphonse "Totol" Masselier. Originally published under the title Stéphane Stomp, the tune later became widely known as Swing Gitan. Although it was written…
Swing Guitars is one of the finest original compositions by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. First recorded in 1939 by the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune showcases the extraordinary musical partnership between…
Swingin' with Django is one of the lesser-known original compositions by Django Reinhardt, reflecting the mature style of his later career. Combining a memorable melody with sophisticated harmony and effortless swing, the tune…
Tarde em Itapoã is a beloved Brazilian song with lyrics by Vinícius de Moraes and music by Toquinho. First recorded in 1971, the song captures the peaceful atmosphere of an afternoon on the famous beach of Itapoã in Salvador, Bahia. Its…
Tea for Two je americká populární píseň z roku 1924. Hudbu složil Vincent Youmans a text napsal Irving Caesar. Skladba vznikla pro hudební komedii No, No, Nanette, ale velmi rychle opustila divadelní prostředí a stala se jedním z…
Tears je instrumentální skladba Djanga Reinhardta a Stéphana Grappelliho, kterou Quintette du Hot Club de France poprvé nahrál v roce 1937. Melancholické mollové téma a kontrastní světlejší pasáže z ní udělaly jednu z nejlyričtějších…
The Girl I Love, internationally known as The Man I Love, is one of the greatest songs of the Great American Songbook. The music was composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Written in 1924, the song was originally created…
The Charleston is one of the most iconic dance tunes of the 20th century. Composed by James P. Johnson with lyrics by Cecil Mack, it was introduced in the Broadway musical Runnin' Wild in 1923. The song quickly became the soundtrack of…
The Japanese Sandman je americká populární píseň z roku 1920, jejíž hudbu napsal Richard A. Whiting a text Raymond B. Egan. Skladba se prosadila už na začátku jazzové éry a velmi rychle se stala mezinárodním hitem, který nahrávala řada…
The Lambeth Walk is a British popular song composed by Noel Gay with lyrics by Douglas Furber. It was introduced in the musical Me and My Girl in 1937 and quickly became an international sensation. Inspired by the lively working-class…
The Peanut Vendor, původním názvem "El Manisero", je kubánská skladba, kterou koncem 20. let 20. století složil Moisés Simons. Nejstarší známou nahrávku pořídila v roce 1927 kubánská zpěvačka Rita Montaner, zatímco komerční vydání na…
The Sheik of Araby is one of the best-known jazz standards of the early twentieth century. Composed by Ted Snyder with lyrics by Harry B. Smith and Francis Wheeler, it was published in 1921. Inspired by the fascination with Middle Eastern…
There Will Never Be Another You is one of the most beloved jazz standards of the twentieth century. Composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon, it was written for the musical film Iceland and first introduced in 1942. Its…
Three Little Words is a classic American popular song composed by Harry Ruby with lyrics by Bert Kalmar. Written in 1930 for the musical film Check and Double Check, the song quickly became a favorite among jazz musicians thanks to its…
Tchavalo Swing is a Gypsy Jazz composition by legendary French Manouche guitarist Tchavolo Schmitt. Dating from the early 1990s, the tune is a powerful example of the post-Django generation of Gypsy Jazz: deeply rooted in the traditional…
Tico-Tico no Fubá je jedna z nejslavnějších brazilských instrumentálních skladeb na světě. Napsal ji Zequinha de Abreu v roce 1917 a patří do tradice chora. Proslavila se rychlou melodií, synkopovaným rytmem a nezaměnitelnou energií…
Tiger Rag is one of the earliest and most influential jazz standards in history. First recorded by the Original Dixieland Jass Band in 1917, the tune quickly became a sensation and helped introduce jazz to audiences around the world…
Time on My Hands (You in My Arms) je americká populární píseň z roku 1930. Hudbu složil Vincent Youmans a text napsali Harold Adamson a Mack Gordon. Skladba vznikla pro broadwayský muzikál Smiles, ale její romantická melodie samotné…
Topsy is a jazz standard composed by Edgar Battle and Eddie Durham. First recorded in 1937 by the Count Basie Orchestra, the tune quickly became a favorite among swing musicians thanks to its infectious riff-based melody and driving…
Troublant Boléro is an original composition by Django Reinhardt dating from 1948, with lyrics by French lyricist Jacques Larue. The piece was genuinely published as a boléro and provides a fascinating example of Django's interest in…
Twelfth Year is one of the lesser-known original compositions by Django Reinhardt. Written during the final years of his career, the piece reflects his mature musical language, combining elegant melodies, sophisticated harmony, and the…
Ultrafox is an original composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, first recorded in 1937 by the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France. Combining a memorable melody with infectious swing and elegant harmonic movement, the…
Un peu de rêve ("A Little Dream") is a beautiful Gypsy Jazz composition by Joseph Reinhardt, Django Reinhardt's younger brother. Joseph was an accomplished guitarist in his own right and remained active within the Manouche musical…
Undecided is a classic jazz standard composed by Charlie Shavers, with lyrics later added by Sid Robin. First recorded in 1938, the tune quickly became a favorite among swing musicians thanks to its lively melody, infectious rhythm, and…
Under the Moon (Yoo-oo-oo-oo) is an American popular song from 1927, written by Ev. E. Lyn, Francis Wheeler, and Ted Snyder. With its romantic atmosphere, playful refrain, and unmistakable 1920s character, the song is a charming example…
Valse Amoureuse ("Love Waltz") is a lyrical composition by Czech trumpeter, composer, and arranger Vlastimil Hála, written in 1950. Although it is little known today, the piece is a beautiful example of Czech light music, combining an…
Vamp je původní skladba Djanga Reinhardta, nahraná v Paříži v roce 1951 během posledního a stále modernějšího období jeho kariéry. Od klasického čistě strunného zvuku předválečného Hot Clubu je už výrazně vzdálená a patří do Djangova…
Veish A No Drom is an original composition by French Manouche guitarist Ninine Garcia. The tune became particularly well known through Thomas Dutronc, who recorded it for his debut album Comme un manouche sans guitare, recorded in 2007…
Vendredi 13 ("Friday the 13th") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 13 December 1940, making its title especially fitting. Although it is not among Django's most frequently performed works today, the…
Viper’s Drag je instrumentální jazzová a stride-piano skladba Fatse Wallera pocházející z roku 1930. Spojuje synkopovaný jazyk stride piana s bluesovým charakterem a patří k nejznámějším čistě instrumentálním Wallerovým kompozicím…
Viper's Dream is a jazz composition by American saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Fletcher Allen. It was first recorded in 1935 by Freddy Taylor and His Swing Men from Harlem while the musicians were working in Paris. The tune…
Você Abusou je brazilská samba, kterou napsali Antônio Carlos Marques Pinto a José Carlos Figueiredo, známí jako autorské duo Antônio Carlos & Jocafi. Skladba vyšla v roce 1971 na jejich debutovém albu "Mudei de Idéia" a stala se…
Wave, also known by its opening lyric Vou Te Contar ("Let Me Tell You"), is one of the best-known bossa nova compositions by Brazilian pianist, guitarist, and composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. Written in 1967, the piece first appeared on…
What Is This Thing Called Love? is a jazz standard written by the legendary American composer and songwriter Cole Porter. It was introduced in the Broadway musical Wake Up and Dream in 1929 and quickly became one of Porter's most enduring…
When Day Is Done is a popular song composed by Austrian-born composer Robert Katscher in 1924, with the English lyrics later written by Buddy DeSylva. Originally published as Madonna, the melody soon gained international popularity under…
When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You) je americká populární píseň vydaná v roce 1928 nakladatelstvím Mills Music. Jako její autoři jsou uváděni Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin a Larry Shay. Jednu z prvních úspěšných nahrávek…
Whispering is a classic popular song composed in 1920 by Vincent Rose, John Schonberger, and Richard Coburn, with lyrics by Malvin Schonberger. It quickly became one of the biggest hits of the early Jazz Age and has remained a favorite of…
You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It), also known in some Spanish-speaking countries as Estoy Enamorado, is a classic popular song composed by James V. Monaco with lyrics by Joseph McCarthy. Written in 1913, it quickly became an…
You Rascal You is a jazz and blues standard written by Sam Theard in 1931. Blending humor, playful insults, and infectious swing, the song became an immediate hit during the early swing era. Its catchy melody and memorable refrain made it…
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To is a jazz standard composed by Cole Porter in 1943 for the Broadway-inspired musical film Something to Shout About. With its elegant melody, sophisticated harmony, and unmistakable Porter charm, the song…
You’se a Viper, později známá především jako If You’re a Viper, je jazzová píseň amerického houslisty Stuffa Smitha, poprvé nahraná v roce 1936 jeho skupinou Stuff Smith and His Onyx Club Boys. Původní nahrávka vznikla v New Yorku 13…