Jazz Standards

Jazz Standards, born in the early 20th century as a delightful mix of improvisation and musical showmanship, are the tunes you can expect to hear in smoky clubs where the dress code is 'slightly debonair'. These songs, often characterised by their catchy melodies and lyrical depth, provide musicians a canvas for improvisational flair, which in other words means they enjoy ‘winging it’ whilst looking quite cool. If you fancy a friendly debate, just ask any jazz aficionado which standard is the greatest; you'd think they were discussing the merits of tea vs coffee.