Скачать или смотреть Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen (Jazz Ballad Guitar & Tenor Sax)

“Polka Dots and Moonbeams” is a classic jazz ballad composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Johnny Burke, first published in 1940. The song became famous through the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and is often remembered as one of Frank Sinatra’s early hits as a band singer. With its dreamy imagery and romantic, slightly nostalgic mood, it quickly entered the jazz standard repertoire and has since been recorded by countless artists, from Bill Evans and Wes Montgomery to Chet Baker and Sarah Vaughan. A fun curiosity: it’s one of the first great standards to mix whimsical details (“polka dots”) with nocturnal, lunar imagery – perfect material for moonlit jazz.

Arrangement by ‪@rfviolao‬

This version of “Polka Dots and Moonbeams” is a slow jazz ballad designed for pure late-night listening. The nylon-string guitar carries the harmony with soft, warm voicings, while the tenor saxophone sings the melody as a gentle, lyrical voice. A very subtle organ pad sits in the background like soft strings, supported by a smooth bass and light brush drums that give the track a classic ballad feel without ever becoming heavy.

This arrangement is perfect for studying, relaxing, reading at night, working quietly, or drifting off to sleep with calm jazz in the background. No flashy solos, just slow melodies, rich chords and a cozy Moonlight Jazz Guitar atmosphere – ideal for late-night playlists, headphones, or a peaceful evening at home.