Best Jazz Songs for Weddings 2022

Updated on March 29, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell

When you think of jazz, do your toes start tapping?

Are you thinking of cocktail tables, black ties, and martinis? If your wedding includes a cocktail hour, you simply must have a jazz playlist.

Jazz spans many different styles of music such as Swing, Big Band, Dixieland, Scat, and much more.

Early Jazz musicians were Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Jelly Roll Morton.

Current Jazz songs are being released by Jac Ross and Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga.

We’ve talked to wedding couples through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that play jazz wedding music.

We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique jazz wedding songs for your wedding day.

Every couple’s jazz music tastes are different.

Thus, we selected wedding songs from modern songs to classic hits.

 
Let’s start with the most popular right now.

Top 10 Jazz Songs Streamed

(calculated by Amazon)

1. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
2. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
3. “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra feat. Count Basie And His Orchestra
4. “In The Mood” by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
5. “Back At YA” by Norman Brown
6. “Lily Was Here” by David A. Stewart feat. Candy Dulfer
7. “You Go to My Head” by Michael Manson
8. “Moonlight Serenade” by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
9. “Side Street” by Hiroshima
10. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday

The Best Wedding Jazz Songs

We have curated a list of our favorite jazz songs for weddings.

Did we miss your favorite diddy? Let us know which one should be added in the comments.

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2020s Jazz Wedding Songs

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – Michael Bublé
2022, Higher

It was such a romantic affair
And when you turned and smiled at me
A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square

My Valentine – Michael Bublé
2022, Higher

And she’ll be there
This love of mine
My Valentine

Sweet Love – Gretchen Parlato
2021, Flor

Oh, how sweet this dream, how lovely
Stay right here, never fear, I’ll be all you need

It Had To Be You – Jac Ross
2021, It Had To Be You

I wandered around, and I finally found
The somebody who
Could make me be true
And could make me be blue
And even be glad
Just to be sad – thinking of you

Lov-Lov-Love – Mario Biondi with Incognito
2021, Dare

Our love, a love for eternity
We’ll enjoy this preciousness the world gave to us
When we’re walking on sunshine of love
Lov-lov-love

I Get A Kick Out Of You – Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga
2021, Love For Sale

Flying too high with some gal in the sky is my idea of nothing to do
Yet I get a kick
You give me a whirl
I get a kick out of you
Get my kicks out of you

Everything You Touch Is Gold – Gregory Porter
2020, All Rise

And it feels like heaven
Touchin’ your hand
But it’s just like heaven
Callin’ your name

Everything to Me – Imagesong feat. Alexis Cole, Mike Eckroth & Marc Phaneuf
2020, Everything to Me

You’re everything to me
You’re my inspiration

The Way You Look Tonight – Karen Souza
2020, The Way You Look Tonight

When the world is cold
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
And the way you look tonight

Better Than I Imagined – Robert Glasper ft. H.E.R., Meshell Ndegeocello
2020, Better Than I Imagined

But still I can’t
See myself with no one else
‘Cause it was better than I imagined

2010s Jazz Wedding Songs

Super Mario Bros 3 – Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez
2019, Duologue

Mind If I Make Love To You – by Harry Connick Jr.
2019, True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter

To persuade you I’m your party for two
And from then on you will never mind
If I make love to you

We Are One – Althea Rene
2019, Flawsome

Our Love Is Here to Stay – Caleb Collins & Alicia Olatuja
2019, Our Love Is Here to Stay

It’s very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But, oh, my dear, our love is here to stay

Happy Feelings – Groove Frequencies feat. Clay Benjamin & Sherree Patrice
2019, Back to the Groove

True Love – Harry Connick Jr.
2019, True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter

For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever true

That’s Enough – Janelle Monáe
2019, Lady and the Tramp Soundtrack

So, I was thinking
If you and I could take the day off
Go around town, visit some of our favorite spots
‘Cause there’s nothing like
Spending time together, you know, you and I

Hot Fun In The Summer – Johnny Britt
2019, Hot Fun In The Summer

So Emotional – Miles Davis feat. Lalah Hathaway
2019, Rubberband

My heart tells me it’s safe to believe
That I can trust what I feel
Because your love is real

Alone at Last – Rachael & Vilray
2019, Rachael & Vilray

Parties would make me nervous
Spent all night filling my glass
Smoked cigarettes on the grass
With you, I feel alone at last

Best Part – RJC (Rhythm & Jazz Coalition)
2019, Best Part

Feel It Still – Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox feat. Joey Cook, Adanna Duru & Nina Ann
2019, Sepia Is The New Orange

Ooh woo, I’m a rebel just for kicks, now
Let me kick it like it’s 1986, now
Might be over now, but I feel it still

Neo Sol – Steve Cole
2019, Gratitude

Soul Walkin’ – U-Nam
2019, Soul Walkin’

When I’m With You – Brian Culbertson
2018, When I’m With You

Love Is Here To Stay – by Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
2018, Love Is Here To Stay

But, oh my dear,
Our love is here to stay
Together we’re going a long, long way

Timeline – Cal Harris Jr.
2018, Timeline

At Last – Connie Wilson and Johnny G
2018, At Last

At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song

If Not for You – Dave Koz
2018, If Not for You

My Baby Just Cares For Me – Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra & Haley Reinhart
2018, The Capitol Studios Sessions

Liz Taylor is not his style
And even Lana Turner’s smile
Oh, it’s somethin’ he can’t see
Well, my baby don’t care, who knows
My baby just cares for me

So in Love – Art Sherrod Jr
2017, Back 2 Business

Colors of Love – Brian Culbertson
2017, Colors Of Love

Champagne of My Life – Peet Project
2017, The Bad Boys of Budapest

You are the champagne of my life
Tonight we gotta get down

What a Wonderful World – Shannon & Keast
2017, Dream a Little Dream

I see skies of blue
And clouds of white
The bright blessed day
The dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Holding On – Gregory Porter feat. Kem
2016, Take Me To The Alley

Though my past has left me bruised
I ain’t hiding from the truth
When the truth won’t let me lie right next to you

You’re My Music – Brian Culbertson feat. Noel Gourdin
2012, Dreams

‘Cause every time I think of you I know
That you inspire me in every song
When I’m touchin you it takes me home

A Song for You – Doc Powell
2010, For Old Times Sake

2000s Jazz Wedding Songs

Hold On – Michael Bublé
2009, Crazy Love

We are stronger here together
Than we could ever be alone
So, hold on to me,
Don’t you ever let me go

Never Quit Loving You – by Jill Barber
2008, Chances

This whole world seems to slow on down
You just keep on huggin’ and kissin’
Oh and love me like you do
And I will never ever quit loving you

Dream a Little Dream of Me – Bar Scott
2007, A Little Dream

Stars fading but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear
Just saying this

Everything – Michael Bublé
2007, Call Me Irresponsible

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It’s you, it’s you, you make me sing
You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything

The Best Is Yet To Come – Michael Bublé
2007, Call Me Irresponsible

You think you’ve flown before, but you ain’t left the ground
Wait till you’re locked in my embrace
Wait till I hold you near
Wait till you see that sunshine place
There ain’t nothin’ like it here

Hey Big Spender – Susan Kohler
2007, My Favorite Gentlemen

Wouldn’t you like to have fun, fun, fun
How’s about a few laughs, laughs
I could show you a good time

You And I – Michael Bublé
2005, It’s Time

Well, in my mind
We can conquer the world
In love, you and I
You and I, you and I

Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
2002, Come Away with Me

Come away with me and we’ll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I’ll never stop loving you

Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
2002, Come Away with Me

My heart is drenched in wine
But you’ll be on my mind forever

The Nearness of You – Norah Jones
2002, Come Away With Me

When you’re in my arms
And I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams
Came true

The Look Of Love – Diana Krall
2001, Diana Krall

Be mine, tonight
Let this be just the start of
So many nights like this
Let’s take a lover’s vow
And then seal it with a kiss

1990s Jazz Wedding Songs

Let’s Fall In Love – Diana Krall
1999, When I Look In Your Eyes

Let’s fall in love
Why shouldn’t we fall in love?
Now is the time for it, while we are young

Chank – John Scofield
1998, A Go Go

A Wink And A Smile – Harry Connick Jr.
1993, Sleepless in Seattle Soundtrack

So you can rev her up
Don’t go slow
It’s only green lights and alright
Let’s go together, with a wink and a smile

What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
1991, What You Won’t Do for Love

What you won’t do, to do for love
You tried everything but you don’t give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love what I would not do

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
1991, Unforgettable… with Love

Though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before
Has someone been more
Unforgettable

Recipe For Love – Harry Connick Jr.
1990, We Are in Love

It doesn’t need sugar ’cause it’s already sweet
It doesn’t need an oven ’cause it’s got a lot of heat
Just add a dash of kisses to make it all complete
And that’s the recipe for making love

1980s Jazz Wedding Songs

It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jr.
1989, When Harry Met Sally Soundtrack

For nobody else gave me a thrill
With all your faults I love you still
It had to be you, wonderful you
It had to be you

Giving You The Best That I Got – Anita Baker
1988, Giving You the Best That I Got

We love so strong and so unselfishly
They don’t bother me so I’m gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, baby
They don’t bother me, said I’m gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got

Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
1988, Simple Pleasures

In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don’t worry be happy

Your Love is King – Sade
1984, Diamond Life

Touching the very part of me, it’s making my soul sing
I’m crying out for more, your love is king
This is no blind faith, this is no sad or sorry dream
This is no blind faith, your love, your love is real

We’re in This Love Together – Al Jarreau
1981, Breakin’ Away

We’re in this love together
We got the kind that lasts forever
Don’t you know that
We’re in this love together

Our Love Is Here To Stay – Natalie Cole
1981, Unforgettable: With Love

Together we’re going a long, long way
In time the rockies may tumble, Gibraltar may crumble
They’re only made of clay
But our love is here to stay

1970s Jazz Wedding Songs

Theme From New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
1979

These little town blues
They’ve all melted away
I’m gonna make a brand new start of it
In old New York

On Broadway – George Benson
1978, Weekend in L.A.

They say that I won’t last too long on Broadway
I’ll catch a grey hound bus for home they all say
But they’re dead wrong I know they are
‘Cause I can play this here guitar
And I won’t quit till I’m a star on Broadway

Breezin’ – George Benson
1976, Breezin’

Give and let live
Love and be loved
I don’t need a reason
I’m breezin’

Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love) – Tom Waits
1976, Closing Time

You’re my north star when I’m lost and feeling blue
The sun is breaking through the clouds don’t you, don’t you know it’s true?
Honey, all the other stars seem dim around you
Thanking my lucky stars that I’ve found you

Moondance – Van Morrison
1970, Moondance

Well, it’s a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
‘Neath the cover of October skies

1960s Jazz Wedding Songs

My Way – Frank Sinatra
1969, My Way

I’ve lived a life that’s full
I’ve travelled each and every highway
And more, much more
I did it, I did it my way

We Have All the Time in the World – Louis Armstrong
1969, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

We have all the time in the world
Just for love
Nothing more, nothing less
Only love

What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
1967, What a Wonderful World

I see friends shaking hands
Saying, “How do you do?”
They’re really saying
“I love you”

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
1965, Nat King Cole

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can

Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra feat. Count Basie And His Orchestra
1964

Fill my heart with song
And let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
1964

Keep that breathless charm
Won’t you please arrange it? Cause I love you
Just the way you look tonight

My One and Only Love – John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman
1963, John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman

The touch of your hand is like heaven
A heaven that I’ve never known
The blush on your cheek whenever I speak
Tells me that you are my own

I Do Love You – Tex & The Chex
1961

I want you to know
That I loved you so
Please come back to me

At Last – Etta James
1960, At Last!

You smiled, you smiled
Oh, and then the spell was cast
And here we are in Heaven
For you are mine at last

My Dearest Darling – Etta James
1960

Oh, yeah whenever you need me
I’ll, I’ll be there by your side
Oh, I pledge my love to you
With God as our guide

Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
1960, The Genius Hits the Road

I said Georgia
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind

A Sunday Kind Of Love – Etta James
1960, At Last!

Oh I’m hoping to discover
A certain kind of lover
Who will show me the way

You Stepped Out Of A Dream – Sarah Vaughan
1960, The Divine One

Honest and truly
You stepped out of a cloud
I want to take you away, away from the crowd
And have you all to myself

1950s Jazz Wedding Songs

Flamenco Sketches – Miles Davis
1959, Kind of Blue

Come Rain Or Come Shine – Ray Charles
1959, The Genius of Ray Charles

Days may be cloudy or sunny
We’re in or we are out of the money, yeah
But I’m with you always
I’m with you rain or shine

Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
1958, The Glenn Miller Carnegie Hall Concert

My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
1958, Little Girl Blue

And even Lana Turner’s smile
Is somethin’ he can’t see
My baby don’t care who knows
My baby just cares for me

Fever – Peggy Lee
1958, Things Are Swingin’

Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I’m gonna treat you right
You give me fever

There Is No Greater Love – Chet Baker
1957, Baker’s Holiday

You’re the sweetest thing
I have ever known
And to think that
You are mine alone

Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) – Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
1957, Ella and Louis Again

Some Argentines, without means, do it
People say in Boston even beans do it
Let’s do it, let’s fall in love

Cheek To Cheek – by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
1956, Ella and Louis

In a river or a creek
But I don’t enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek

They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
1956, Ella and Louis

The way we danced till three
The way you changed my life
No no they can’t take that away from me

My Funny Valentine – Frank Sinatra
1954

But don’t change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentines day

That’s Amore – Dean Martin
1953, Dean Martin Sings

When you walk in a dream
But you know, you’re not dreaming, signore
Scusami, but you see
Back in old Napoli, that’s amore

I’m In The Mood For Love – King Pleasure
1952

Go on and let it rain
I’m sure our love together will endure a hurricane
Oh my baby
Won’t you please let me love you

Because Of You – Tony Bennett
1952, Because of You

I only live for your love and your kiss
It’s paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worth while
And I can smile
Because of you

Give Me A Kiss To Build A Dream On – Louis Armstrong
1951

Give me a kiss to build on and my
Imagination will thrive upon that kiss
Sweetheart I ask no more than this, a kiss to build a dream on

Dream A Little Dream Of Me – by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
1950

Stars shining up above you
Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”
Birds singin’ in the sycamore trees
Dream a little dream of me

I’ve Got A Crush On You – Ella Fitzgerald
1950, Ella Fitzgerald

Hmm, I’ve got a crush on someone
Guess who?
I’ve got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night-time

You Do Something To Me – Ella Fitzgerald
Originally released in 1929 by Cole Porter

Let me live ‘neath your spell
Do, do that voodoo that you do so well
For you do something to me
That nobody else could do

1940s Jazz Wedding Songs

Can’t Help Lovin That Man of Mine – Lena Horne
1946, Till The Clouds Roll By Film

Tell me he’s lazy
Tell me he’s slow
Tell me I’m crazy, maybe, I know
Can’t help lovin’ that man of mine

Take the “A” Train – Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
1941

1930s Jazz Wedding Songs

The Man I Love – Billie Holiday
1939

That’s meant for two
From which I’ll never roam
Who would, would you
And so all else above
I’m dreaming of the man I love

My Funny Valentine – Mel Torme
Originally published in 1937 by composer Richard Rodgers

But don’t change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay little valentine stay
Each day is Valentine’s Day

Who Loves You? – by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson And His Orchestra
1936

Who fell for you from the start
Oh who just longs for your caresses
You don’t have to take three guesses
Who loves you, sweetheart

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Is jazz good for a wedding?

Of course, it is. Most people don’t realize that jazz is the origin of Rock and Roll (swing anyone?). Instrumental takes on your favorite tunes are perfect for the father-daughter dance, mother-son dance, and even the first dance. May we suggest, “The Very Thought of You,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” or “Let’s Fall in Love?” Those are perfect songs for the first dance.

What Is Jazz Music?

Jazz music was influenced by West African folk music. Although it is thought that Jazz started in New Orleans in the early 20th century, it’s simply not the birthplace. Though it is part of the route up the Mississippi River where jazz is most famous — St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City.

Jazz music is an American creation. In many ways, it’s the only truly American music. Jazz music is more than just enjoyed by other musicians. It is considered a heartfelt expression of the soul.

“Jazz” isn’t just one style of music either. Jazz spans many different styles of music such as Swing, Big Band, Dixieland, Scat, and much more. Early Jazz musicians were Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and Jelly Roll Morton. In the 1930s Jazz Swing was most popular with artists like Count Basie, the Dorsey Brothers, and Artie Shaw.

What’s the Difference Between Swing and Jazz?

Maybe you came across our Best Swing Songs list for your wedding. Swing is part of jazz but not all jazz is swing. Songs can cross between both categories; especially if it’s rearranged. We have decided to put artists like Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and the likes on the Best of Swing list. Some Jazz songs that do not have lyrics or verbiage may also be listed in our Instrumental songs. Feel free to check those out as well.

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