Songs to jazz up a beautiful spring day
I don’t know about you, but this winter felt very long to me! Even after the snow gave way, the rain and clouds were still relentless and I felt like we just couldn’t catch a break. That is, until now. Finally, spring has arrived–the darkness is gone, the skies are blue, the sun is shining and the air just feels lighter. That density of winter is gone and the lightness of spring is here. Things are looking up, and we at Night is Alive have a playlist that will help jazz up your beautiful spring day!
Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now
This 1972 classic is one that is close to my heart. I sang it in the middle school choir and the lyrics have stuck with me since then. It’s hard to see clearly when the metaphorical rain is blinding our vision, but no more–it’s going to be a bright sun-shiny day. All of the bad feelings have disappeared / Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin’ for.
Lorca Hart Trio – Like This
With warm springtime weather like this, who needs anything more? This sprightly tune, from Lorca Hart Trio’s album Inspiration and Gratitude, reminds us to be grateful for what is right in front of us, and seize the day! Let’s not take these lovely April and May days for granted, let’s get outside and feel the exuberance floating around in the air, it is free for the taking. The quick and bright tempo of “Like This” will make you want to skip out the door and do a handstand or somersault in the grass!
Harry Allen Trio – Runnin’ Wild
Let’s go! Let’s run! Let’s be wild! Why not? What are we waiting for? What else do we have to do? Grab your headphones or earbuds, pop on this new song, from Harry Allen Trio’s album It Takes 3, and go for a run outside, maybe on a trail in the woods. The fast pace of the tune will match your heart rate and your steps on the path. And the snazzy drum interludes will motivate you to keep going even when you’re tired. Okay, ready? Let’s go! I promise you won’t regret it.
Harry Allen Trio – It’s Sunny in Cape Cod
Alright, time to slow things down just a tad with this peaceful tune, that feels almost like an ode to the sun. Have you ever been to Cape Cod? Well even if you haven’t, this song will transport you; transport you to the lighthouses, sand and tall green grass rustling in the Cape Cod breeze. Relax and enjoy, sink into the sunny day.
Bill Cunliffe, Tim Horner & Martin Wind – Little Bird
It’s one of the greatest small joys of life to be awoken by birds a-chirping. We forget how lovely these birdsongs are until they are suddenly gone for the winter. But now the robins, cardinals, mockingbirds and wren are all back to play and sing! Thank goodness. As you wake up in the morning and get ready for the day, turn on this new jazz tune “Little Bird,” from Bill Cunliffe, Tim Horner and Martin Wood. I’m sure the birds will be happy to have some music to bounce off of, to collaborate with! Maybe the birds will even match their songs to the melody.
Check out all of Night is Alive’s albums to find more Springtime classics!
written by Jacqueline Knirnschild
Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash
