Tony Evans & His Orchestra: Sentimental Over You (Music for Dancing)
For studio directors, competitive trainers, and social dance organizers, triggering deep emotional nostalgia while maintaining flawless technical timing is the ultimate recipe for a successful dance floor. In “Sentimental Over You (Music for Dancing),” Tony Evans & His Orchestra deliver a magnificent masterclass collection that seamlessly bridges the gap between legendary mid-century big band jazz and strict, studio-ready dance metrics.
Instead of navigating commercial tracks with unpredictable cadences, fluctuating speeds, or missing downbeats, Tony Evans arms dance professionals with absolute rhythmic security. Spanning core disciplines from elegant standard glides (Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep, Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz) to sharp Latin pulses (Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble), this comprehensive compilation layers rich, large-scale orchestrations over an ironclad rhythmic spine. Every track opens with distinct, easily trackable introductory phrases, making it an indispensable resource for building student confidence, guiding examination preparation, or fueling high-stamina simulated competition rounds.
Key Highlights of This Multi-Discipline Masterpiece:
Elite Big Band & Orchestral Classics: Fully re-engineered arrangements of iconic tunes like the sweeping Glenn Miller Medley, Feelings, and Skyliner.
Strict Competition Tempo (SCT) Precision: Every track is tightly studio-calibrated to official international speed baselines (such as Slow Foxtrot 29 BPM and Slow Waltz 30 BPM).
The Illustrious “Evans Sound” Production: Mastered with pristine instrumental separation and a clear low-end mix, ensuring the downbeat carries beautifully across the largest ballrooms.
Ultimate Choreography Canvas: Crystal-clear accents on foundational beats simplify the process of designing complex medal test routines.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title | Primary Dance Application | Tempo Standard | Character & Performance Feel |
| 01 | I’m Getting Sentimental Over You | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Velvet-Smooth Brass, Title Feature |
| 02 | Glenn Miller Medley (String of Pearls / Chattanooga Choo Choo / Pennsylvania 6-5000 / Perfidia) | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Ultimate Big Band Nostalgia, Swing Feel |
| 03 | Words of Love | International Slow Foxtrot | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Fluid, Elegant Partner Glide |
| 04 | Summer Time Dream | International Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | Gentle Pendulum Rise & Fall |
| 05 | It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye | International Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | Deeply Emotional, Soft Strings |
| 06 | Ballerina Waltz | International Viennese Waltz | Strict Tempo (56 BPM) | Sweeping, Majestic Grand Rotation |
| 07 | Cubana Tango | International Standard Tango | Strict Tempo (32 BPM) | Aggressive, Crisp Staccato Accents |
| 08 | Fantasy Tango | International Standard Tango | Strict Tempo (32 BPM) | Intense, Dramatic Standard Control |
| 09 | Moonlight Tango | International Standard Tango | Strict Tempo (33 BPM) | Mystical, Rich Ballroom Textures |
| 10 | Dancing with the Night | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Joyful, Driving Ballroom Pulse |
| 11 | Is This Romance | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Upbeat, High-Energy Competition Pace |
| 12 | Skyliner | International Quickstep | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Punchy Big-Band Horn Cues |
| 13 | All I Ask of You | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (26 BPM) | Romantic, Intimate Woodwind Lead |
| 14 | Feelings | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (26 BPM) | Deeply Evocative Emotional Walk |
| 15 | So Near to You | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (25 BPM) | Soft, Smooth Studio Routine Loop |
| 16 | Young Girl | International Cha Cha | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | Crisp, Snappy Latin Rhythm Drill |
| 17 | Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da | International Cha Cha | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | Upbeat, Universally Recognized Social |
| 18 | Bayroo Bayou | International Cha Cha | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | Rhythmic, High-Octane Class Closer |
| 19 | I Love to Samba | International Samba | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Carnivalesque, Driving Brazilian Pulse |
| 20 | Se Seeku Samba | International Samba | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | Vibrant, High-Stamina Rhythm Loop |
| 21 | Viva España | International Paso Doble | Strict Tempo (62 BPM) | Authentic, Powerful Spanish Flair |
| 22 | Down by the Riverside | International Jive | Strict Tempo (44 BPM) | High-Energy, Fast-Paced Swing Kick |







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