album · March 16, 1960

A Night Serenade in the Quiet Hours

jazzsmooth jazz

This 1960 album presents orchestral interpretations of jazz standards, leaning into the smooth jazz sound that would become increasingly popular in the coming decade. It captures a moment when orchestral pop and jazz easily blended for easy listening.

101 Strings was a large studio ensemble, popular in the mid-20th century for its easy listening orchestral arrangements of popular tunes. The group's recordings often featured lush, string-heavy orchestrations.

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