What to play at a jazz funeral?

Question

does anyone know some song titles to play at a jazz funeral?

Answer 1

A typical jazz funeral begins with a march by the family, friends, and a brass band from the home, funeral home or church to the cemetery. Throughout the march, the band plays somber dirges, hymns. A change in the tenor of the ceremony takes place, after either the deceased is buried, or the hearse leaves the procession and members of the procession say their final good bye and they "cut the body loose". After this the music becomes more upbeat, often starting with a hymn or spiritual number played in a swinging fashion, then going into popular hot tunes. There is raucous music and cathartic dancing where onlookers join in to celebrate the life of the deceased. Those who follow the band just to enjoy the music are called the second line, and their style of dancing, in which they walk and sometimes twirl a parasol or handkerchief in the air, is called second lining.
The tune I remember most from funerals passing through the neighborhood when I was growing up was called Din't He Ramble. .

Answer 2

There is a jazz funeral march by (Rahsaan) Roland Kirk. The song is called The Black and Crazy Blues. It's on the album called The Inflated Tear.

Kirk wrote and recorded it and requested it to be played at his own funeral. Supposedly, it was.

PS-If you like jazz, you should just get the whole album. It's a great album, Kirks masterpiece.

Answer 3

"Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is an old favorite jazz piece often played at funerals in New Orleans. You can find the words and music in almost any Hymn Book.

The website below will offer sheet music:

Answer 4

When The Saints Go Marching In.

Answer 5

Love Supreme by John Coltrane

Answer 6

Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_funeral

Answer 7

http://redhotjazz.com