Top 10 Jazz Songs You Haven't Heard in Years (But You'll Recognize Instantly)

Some jazz songs never really disappear — they simply fade into the background of our lives until a familiar melody suddenly brings everything rushing back. In this video, we revisit 10 unforgettable jazz songs you may not have heard in years, but will probably recognize within seconds. From Benny Goodman and Miles Davis to Nina Simone, Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, and more, these recordings found their way far beyond jazz clubs and record collections — into movies, television, commercials, cartoons, and popular music. If you love classic jazz, legendary musicians, forgotten stories, and rediscovering the music that became part of our lives without us even realizing it, you're in the right place.