Jazz-Dinner-Music Can Spice Up Your Event

Jazz-dinner-music is a perfect complement to so many party menus.

We recommend jazz if you're doing a small sit-down affair with a small group of friends, something more intimate for two, or even for the new in-laws. You may be planning something different entirely and some of our recommendations may be the perfect fit.

The great thing about it is that it has been around for so long and it never grows old to the ears.

Here's an instrumental to get you started:

OTHER HOURS-CONNICK ON PIANO, VOL. 1 - Recommended Songs: Oh! Ain't That Sweet and How About Tonight ARTIST: Harry Connick, Jr.

A business dinner can be the perfect occasion for this jazz-dinner-music. See what we have to offer in the way of planning that type of event.

This music has its roots in blues, so you will notice that we have listed R&B artists as well. You'll find that some are instrumentalists and some are vocalists and picking your favorites will be easy.

There is a lot of jazz-dinner-music to chose from, and we think it's important to have a mixture of the old and the new. It's not only the middle-aged and older generation who appreciate the traditional jazz artists such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The younger set is catching on and becoming some of their biggest fans - this is where many of the current popular artists have gotten their inspiration. Just download these guys from iTunes and you're all set.

KIND OF BLUE - Recommended Songs: So What and Freddie Freeloader, ARTIST: Miles Davis.

COLTRANE'S SOUND - Recommended Songs: Central Park West and Body and Soul, ARTIST: John Coltrane.



THE LOOK OF LOVE - Recommended Songs: The Night We Called It A Day and I Remember You ARTIST: Diana Krall.

RIDE - Recommended Songs: Grand Central and RPM ARTIST: Boney James.

LOVE COLOURED SOUL - Recommended Songs: Breathe and You Did It Again, ARTIST: Ken Navarro.

Another perfect occasion to include jazz-dinner-music is an evening outdoor party; check out our outdoor party page.

LEFT OF COOL - Recommended Songs: Trane To Conamara and Slow Walker, ARTIST: Bela Fleck.

CARELESS LOVE - Recommended Songs: This Is Heaven To Me and I'll Look Around, ARTIST: Madeleine Peyroux.

GETZ PLAYS JOBIN: THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA - Recommended Songs: Corcovado and O Morro Nao Tem Vez, ARTIST: Antonio Carlos Jobin, Luiz Bonfa, Maria Toledo & Stan Getz.

History: Blues was born in the North Mississippi Delta region after the Civil War. Just like jazz, it's history makes for some very interesting reading.

STILL NOT TALKIN' - Recommended Songs: Angel Blue and Natchez Trace, ARTIST: Johnny Roth.

CORRINE BAILEY RAE - Recommended Songs: Another Rainy Day and Emeraldine, ARTIST: Corrine Bailey Rae.

TALK TO YOUR DAUGHTER - Recommended Songs: Revelation and Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues, ARTIST: Robben Ford.

NICK OF TIME - Recommended Songs: Have A Heart and The Road's My Middle Name, ARTIST: Bonnie Raitt.

If a party for the older set is in your plans, we have a great selection of oldies; check them out.

If you need to simplify the process of choosing your jazz-dinner-music, think about this. Occasionally we come across some really great compilations - various artists on one CD. These give you the benefit of mixing the styles, as well as simplifying your purchases. Here's a great one.

SMOOTH JAZZ-SAX AT MIDNIGHT a compilation featuring Jonathan Butler, Patti Austin, Tony Guererro & others

THIS IS SMOOTH JAZZ A compilation featuring Chris Standring, Jazz Steppers, Nicolas Bearde and other various artists.

This music is perfect for any kind of dinner party; take a look at our dinner party planning page.