Bobby Hackett - Soft Lights And Sweet Music

 

Bobby Hackett was a jazz player from the 1920's until his death in 1976. He was very popular, and had associated acts with such legends as Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller. 

Temperament that it hits on: Melancholic 

Soft Lights And Sweet Music hits on my melancholic because it is slower than most other songs, even jazz. Melancholics are also generally pretty artistic and tend to go for this kind of music. 

This particular song was released in 1946 and did well with the people. This is probably the best piece of jazz that I've heard, and my second favorite of the 1940's. For my first pick from the decade, read Monday's post. But first...