New York + Spring = Jazz. Obvs.

I listen to way more jazz than I think  I even realize sometimes. It’s just sort of ever-present in my day.  New York has a lot of jazz naturally, street musicians, and shop music and more than a few good jazz clubs.  But I also have a few really great jazz stations that I listen to on Google Play and WBGO Newark is on whenever WNYC is not in my home.

Whenever I have a lot of work to do or a lot of stuff to read, or I just can’t stand the sound of terrible porn music anymore, there’s always some sadness and saxophone that get me focused again. For the Spring playlist, I came up with a handful of tracks that are perfect for walking around the city just as it’s starting to warm up for summer. All of these are excellent sunglasses and iced tea music.

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What Will I Tell My Heart
Vanessa Williams

Just A Gigolo
Thelonious Monk

Monk’s Dream
Thelonious Monk

Spring Is Here
Bill Evans Trio

They Say It’s Spring
Blossom Dearie

Whisper Not
Lee Morgan, Wynton Kelly, et. al.

Moon River
Vince Guaraldi Trio

Alone And I
Herbie Hancock

Bye Bye Blackbird
Miles Davis

So What
Miles Davis

Basin Street Blues
Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges

In Walked Bud
Thelonious Monk