Harlem Nocturne ☾ Midnight Blue Noir Jazz Guitar Trio

Welcome to Moonlight Jazz Guitar 🌙 This is my jazz guitar trio arrangement of Harlem Nocturne, presented as part of the Midnight Blue – Noir Jazz · Smoke Bar · Late Night Lounge series. 📖 About the song Harlem Nocturne was composed by Earle Hagen and Dick Rogers in the late 1930s and quickly became one of the most iconic pieces associated with film noir, late-night radio, and smoky jazz clubs. Over the decades, it has been widely recorded by big bands and small ensembles, often featuring a haunting tenor saxophone melody that evokes mystery, loneliness, and the atmosphere of a city after midnight. The tune’s slow, hypnotic harmony and blues-inflected character made it a timeless soundtrack for crime films, late-night broadcasts, and noir-inspired storytelling. 🎸 About this arrangement This version was arranged for a jazz guitar-led trio, featuring: Classical (nylon-string) guitar Acoustic upright bass Jazz drums with brushes The focus of the arrangement is space, tone, and mood rather than speed or virtuosity. The guitar takes a lyrical role, supported by a deep, walking bass feel and subtle brush textures, recreating the intimate sound of a smoke-filled jazz bar late at night. This arrangement leaves room for the melody to breathe, honoring the noir tradition while maintaining a modern, relaxed listening experience. 🌙 About the channel Moonlight Jazz Guitar is a project dedicated to cozy, cinematic, and late-night jazz guitar music, blending classic jazz standards with warm arrangements designed for: Relaxing evenings Background listening Studying or reading Intimate gatherings and late-night moods Thank you for listening. If you enjoy jazz guitar, noir atmospheres, and timeless standards, feel free to subscribe and explore the channel. #harlemnocturne #noirjazz #jazzguitar #midnightjazz #smokebarjazz #jazztrio #latenightjazz #moonlightjazzguitar #cinematicjazz #vintagejazz