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Jazz is a genre of music that has been around for over a century, and it continues to be popular today. There are many iconic jazz songs that have stood the test of time, and here are 10 of the most popular.

1. So What by Miles Davis

“So What” is one of the most famous jazz standards of all time. It was written by Miles Davis and Bill Evans for Davis’s 1959 album Kind of Blue. The song is in the Dorian mode and has a slow, relaxed tempo. It is often used as a jazz improvisational vehicle.

2. Take Five by Dave Brubeck



“Take Five” is a jazz standard that was written by saxophonist Paul Desmond for the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s 1959 album Time Out. The song is in the 5/4 time signature, which is unusual for jazz music. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists.

3. Round Midnight by Thelonious Monk

“Round Midnight” is a jazz standard that was written by Thelonious Monk in 1944. The song is in the B-flat minor key and has a medium tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans.

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4. Summertime by George Gershwin

“Summertime” is a jazz standard that was written by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The song is in the B-flat major key and has a slow, relaxed tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.

5. My Favorite Things by John Coltrane

“My Favorite Things” is a jazz standard that was written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for the 1959 musical The Sound of Music. The song is in the E-flat major key and has a medium tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists, including John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Bill Evans.

6. Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra

“Fly Me to the Moon” is a jazz standard that was written by Bart Howard in 1954. The song is in the C major key and has a medium tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole.

7. A Love Supreme by John Coltrane

“A Love Supreme” is a jazz album by John Coltrane that was released in 1964. The album is a four-part suite that is considered to be one of the most important works of jazz music. The album is a spiritual journey that explores Coltrane’s religious beliefs.

8. Kind of Blue by Miles Davis

“Kind of Blue” is a jazz album by Miles Davis that was released in 1959. The album is considered to be one of the most important works of jazz music. The album is a modal jazz album that features a relaxed, understated style.

9. Blue in Green by Bill Evans

“Blue in Green” is a jazz standard that was written by Bill Evans for Miles Davis’s 1959 album Kind of Blue. The song is in the B-flat minor key and has a slow, relaxed tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists.

10. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

“What a Wonderful World” is a jazz standard that was written by George Weiss and Bob Thiele in 1967. The song is in the B-flat major key and has a slow, relaxed tempo. It is a very popular jazz tune and has been covered by many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane.

These are just a few of the many iconic jazz songs that have been written over the years. Jazz is a rich and diverse genre with a long and storied history. These songs are just a small sample of the many great jazz tunes that have been created.

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