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Top 5 Swing & Jazz Numbers to Play at a Christmas Party

With loved ones around, decorating your home, preparing the best food, and spending the day in the company of the best music. Yes! That’s what a perfect Christmas get-together looks like, isn’t it? Now, to help you to choose some of the best songs that you can play at the Christmas party, here we have compiled some of the best swing and jazz numbers. These remarkable pieces can add that charm to your party, and make it even more memorable and special. Also, these are perfect for you to put on when you are decorating the Christmas tree or organizing the house for a party. You can catch on these best swing and jazz songs, on the best swing music station in the USA.


So, without any further ado let’s check out these songs.



Frosty The Snowman by Ella Fitzgerald

The Frosty The Snowman is part of the album 'Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas,' which was released in 1960. This album features 12 classic Christmas songs, and Frosty The Snowman is the fifth song on the list and is a much-loved piece. This song was originally penned by Walter Rollins and Steve Nelson in the year 1950. However, this song has been recorded and released many times by various jazz bands, Motown artists and solo singers, etc. Ella Fitzgerald’s jazzy version has won hearts of millions of music lovers across the world, and it definitely deserves this place.


The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole

The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole has an interesting history. The writers of this song Mel Torme and Bob Wells wrote this piece in the middle of summer as they tried to think how they could escape the blistering heat. They thought that by picturising the icy cold winter in their imagination they can feel comfortable and cool. So, after 40 minutes of inspiration, they were successful in writing one of the marvellous pieces. Although it was made to feel the chill, the song does the opposite and makes us feel warm on a chilly Christmas night.


To listen to this and more such wonderful jazz and swing music in USA, you can tune into any top swing music station in USA.


Baby, It's Cold Outside by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan

The song 'Baby It's Cold Outside was penned in the year of 1944 by Frank Loesser. This is a song that doesn't mention the Christmas holiday but has a great winter theme. Interestingly, this song was actually penned for Hollywood parties in the 1940s. Ella Fitzgerald’s version was recorded in the year 1949 with Tympany Five and Louis Jordan.


White Christmas by Bing Crosby

White Christmas is a signature song of Bing Crosby, it was released in the year 1945 in the Christmas album named Merry Christmas. This song is a best-selling song that has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. The song was originally been written by Irving Berlin in 1942, the song describes attritional Christmas, which is perfect in every way. The version of Crosby is considered the best and has ranked second on the list 'Song of The Century.

Want to listen to this song? Then tune into the best swing music station in USA.


It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year by Andy Williams

Andy William’s It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year is one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time. This song is written in triple time, which is an uncommon feature of jazz. The song was released in the year 1963 for the first Christmas album. This song celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the activities that are done along with it during Christmas time.


Conclusion

So, we hope that this swing and jazz Christmas song list provides you with the right inspiration to set the perfect festive playlists. Although there are numerous songs to play at Christmas parties, we have narrowed our list to some of the best swing and jazz songs that are preferred by music lovers across the world. So, if you want to listen to these songs, you can tune in to Swing Street Radio, the best swing music station in the USA, where you can request to play the song of your choice and even dedicate it to your loved ones.

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