Songs

140 C is a humorous and slightly provocative track from the French gypsy jazz band Les Doigts de l’Homme (from their 2006 self-titled debut album). The title "140 C" is a playful reference to a bra cup size (140C). The song is a satirical…

A Little Love, a Little Kiss, originally titled Un peu d'amour, is a romantic waltz composed by Lao Silesu in the early 20th century. The English lyrics were written by Adrian Ross, and the song became widely known through vocal and…

ABC is a swinging composition by Belgian jazz musician Alfons „Fud“ Candrix. It was recorded by Django Reinhardt on March 12, 1943 in Paris during the German occupation. Despite Django having recorded it, the song never became a big…

After You’ve Gone is a classic American jazz standard composed in 1918 by Turner Layton (music) with lyrics by Harry Creamer. The song was originally written for the vaudeville stage and quickly became one of the most popular and most…

Água de Beber („Water to Drink“) is a famous bossa nova composition by the legendary Brazilian musician Antônio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes. It was first recorded in 1963 and appeared on the classic album Getz/Gilberto…

Águas de Março („Waters of March“) is one of the most famous and beloved compositions by Antônio Carlos Jobim. It was released in 1972 on the album Matita Perê and is often considered one of Jobim’s absolute masterpieces. The song is a…

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 She Sweet is a classic American jazz standard written in 1927 by composer Milton Ager with lyrics by Jack Yellen. The song was originally a huge hit in the late 1920s and became one of the most popular tunes of the era. It is an…

All of Me is one of the most famous and most performed jazz standards of all time. It was written in 1931 by Gerald Marks (music) and Seymour Simons (lyrics). (Note: It is often mistakenly attributed to Cole Porter, but he did not write…

Anniversary Song is a popular sentimental standard written in 1946 by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin. The melody is based on the Romanian waltz „Waves of the Danube“ („Danube Waves“) by Ion Ivanovici from 1880. The song was originally…

Appel Indirect (sometimes also called „Appel Indirect“ or „Indirect Call“) is a composition credited to Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. It was recorded by the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in 1938. The title „Appel Indirect“…

Artillerie Lourde ("Heavy Artillery") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was written during the later years of his career and was first recorded in Paris on 3 November 1944, with Noël Chiboust's orchestra. Django recorded…

Avalon is a popular American song written by Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva, and Vincent Rose. It was published in 1920 and quickly became one of the most successful popular songs of the early Jazz Age. Jolson's own recording reached the…

Azzurro is one of the most iconic Italian songs ever written. The music was composed by Paolo Conte, with lyrics by Vito Pallavicini, and it was first recorded by Adriano Celentano in 1968. The title, meaning "Blue" or "Azure", evokes the…

Baby Won't You Please Come Home is a classic blues song written by Charles Warfield and Clarence Williams. It was published in 1919 and soon became one of the best-known blues songs of the early twentieth century before evolving into a…

Bei Mir Bistu Shein (Yiddish: בײַ מיר ביסטו שיין, meaning "To Me, You're Beautiful") was originally written in 1932 for the Yiddish musical I Would If I Could (Men Ken Lebn Nor Men Lost Nisht). The music was composed by Sholom Secunda…

Believe It, Beloved is an American popular song composed by J. C. Johnson, with lyrics by George A. Whiting and Nat Schwartz. It was published in 1935 during the height of the Swing Era and was quickly adopted by jazz musicians on both…

Belleville is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded by the Quintette du Hot Club de France in December 1942 in Paris, during the German occupation of France. The tune has since become one of Django's…

Belleville Rendez-Vous is a song composed by Benoît Charest with lyrics by Sylvain Chomet for the acclaimed animated film The Triplets of Belleville (Les Triplettes de Belleville). Released in 2003, it became the signature theme of the…

Billet Doux ("Love Letter") 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 regarded as one of the elegant originals from the group's most…

Black and White is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 8 March 1947 in Paris by Django Reinhardt and his post-war ensemble. The tune reflects Django's evolving musical style, influenced by modern jazz…

Manhã de Carnaval, also known internationally as Black Orpheus, is a Brazilian song composed by Luiz Bonfá with Portuguese lyrics by Antônio Maria. It was written for the 1959 film Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro), which won the Academy Award…

Blue Drag is a jazz composition by Josef Myrow, first published in 1930. The tune quickly became popular during the Swing Era and has since developed into a well-known jazz standard. Django Reinhardt first recorded Blue Drag with the…

Blues Clair ("Light Blues") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 26 February 1943 in Paris during World War II and is one of the finest examples of Django's mature wartime style. The title "Blues Clair"…

Blues en Mineur ("Blues in Minor") is an original composition by Django Reinhardt. It was first recorded on 10 March 1949 in Paris by Django Reinhardt and his post-war ensemble. The composition belongs to the final period of Django's…

Bluesette is a jazz waltz composed by Belgian guitarist, harmonica virtuoso, and whistler Toots Thielemans. It was first recorded in 1962 and released as a single in 1963. The tune quickly became an international hit and has since become…

Bossa Dorado is an original composition by Dorado Schmitt, one of the most influential contemporary Gypsy Jazz guitarists. Written in the late 20th century, the tune has become one of the best-known modern compositions in the Manouche…

Bric à Brac is an original composition by Joseph "Nin-Nin" Reinhardt, the younger brother of Django Reinhardt. The tune was composed during the 1950s and was first recorded around 1956–1957, later appearing on the album Joseph Reinhardt…

Bye Bye Blues is a popular American song written by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, Bert Lown, and Chauncey Gray. It was published in 1930 and quickly became a favorite of dance bands before developing into a long-lasting jazz standard. Django…

Caledonia is an original composition by Gonzalo Bergara and Leah Zeger. Written in the 21st century, it is one of the standout original pieces from the modern Gypsy Jazz repertoire, reflecting the duo's blend of traditional Manouche Jazz…

Canaria is an original composition by Louis Vola, the celebrated double bassist and founding member of the Quintette du Hot Club de France. The tune was first recorded in 1937 by the Quintette, featuring Django Reinhardt and Stéphane…

Caravan is a jazz standard composed by Juan Tizol with Duke Ellington. The music was written by Tizol, while Ellington is credited for his contribution to the arrangement and composition. It was first recorded in 1936 by the Duke…

Clair de lune is a song composed by Joseph Kosma with lyrics by Jacques Prévert. It was written in 1942 for the French film Les Visiteurs du Soir (The Devil's Envoys) and quickly became one of the best-loved songs of French cinema. Django…

Clouds is a popular song composed by Walter Donaldson, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was published in 1932 and became one of the many American popular songs that found a place in the jazz repertoire during the Swing Era. 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 1929, it became a well-known standard during the final years of the Jazz Age and was recorded by many of the era's leading singers…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 is a modern Gypsy Jazz composition by Lulu Reinhardt, one of today's most respected representatives of the Reinhardt musical family. The tune reflects the living tradition of Manouche Jazz, blending Django Reinhardt's legacy…

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 Gypsy Jazz composition by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Written during the golden years of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune showcases the remarkable musical partnership between the two…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

St. Louis Blues is one of the most influential songs in the history of American music. Composed by W. C. Handy in 1914, it combines traditional blues with elements of ragtime and tango, creating a unique musical blend that helped shape…

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 is one of the best-known original compositions by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Written and first recorded in 1939 by the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France, the tune perfectly captures the elegance, virtuosity…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…