[BGM] Classic Delicious Jazz Tunes You’d Want to Hear in a Restaurant [2025]
Background music that enhances dining at a restaurant helps define the venue’s overall atmosphere, so careful song selection is essential.
Jazz is music that strikes a perfect balance: it creates a sophisticated mood without getting in the way of conversation.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of classic jazz tracks to complement an elegant meal—from vocal pieces by today’s leading singers to universally known standards and stylish smooth jazz—tailored to different settings and times of day.
We’ll also share tips on choosing BGM that helps create a high-quality space, so those working in restaurants can use it as a reference.
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[BGM] Classic Delicious Jazz Tunes You’d Want to Hear at a Restaurant [2025] (11–20)
Hey LauraGregory Porter
Gregory Porter is an artist with a unique background: a chef by day and a singer by night.
His soulful, gospel-rooted voice has captivated many listeners.
One of his signature songs is this piece, which paints a slightly bittersweet story of a protagonist coming home late at night and speaking to their partner.
Even as jealousy and doubt swirl, the song conveys the desire to hold the relationship together—expressed through a warm yet deeply resonant voice.
This track appears on the acclaimed 2014 Grammy-winning album “Liquid Spirit.” A sentimental blend of jazz and soul, it’s a perfect choice for dinner-time background music.
Take FiveDave Brubeck
This piece, composed by Paul Desmond and included on the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s 1959 album, is written in 5/4 time.
The flowing sound of Desmond’s alto saxophone and that famous 5/4 opening by Dave Brubeck—the piano pattern—seem like they would make a restaurant meal even more enjoyable.
My Favorite ThingsDave Brubeck
This song is famous as one of the numbers from the musical The Sound of Music.
It’s also known in Japan by the title “My Favorite Things.” It has been performed by many jazz musicians, and this version is by the American pianist Dave Brubeck.
Its simple yet beautiful melody pairs wonderfully with the piano.
Waltz for DebbyBill Evans
Bill Evans, a pianist who was active from the 1960s to the 1970s.
His playing is often described as lyrical, characterized by a tone that seems to convey emotion directly.
It’s a masterpiece whose beautiful melody, set to a waltz rhythm, resonates deeply in the heart.
Night and DayStan Getz and Kenny Barron
This piece has a lovely, floating feel, and it’s a song Cole Porter wrote in 1932 for a musical.
It has long been cherished as a standard and is still performed by many musicians today.
This version features a superb duo performance by Kenny Barron and Stan Getz, and it might make you feel as if you’re in a New York club.
Collard Greens and Black Eyed PeasBud Powell
A song titled Collard Greens and Black-Eyed Pea Soup—apparently a soul food staple for Black people! Since it’s a piece themed around such a dish, it has to be delicious jazz! It has a fun vibe that makes listening enjoyable and would make any meal more delightful!
[BGM] Delicious Jazz Classics to Enjoy at a Restaurant [2025] (21–30)
Tea For TwoElla Fitzgerald
This is the jazz standard “Tea for Two”! Known in Japan as “Futari de Ocha o” (“Tea for Two”), it’s a famous tune that’s even been used in commercials.
Many artists have covered it, but this time I chose Ella Fitzgerald’s version, which I think would suit a restaurant well!