In the late 1940's and 1950's cool jazz evolved directly from bop. Essentially it was a mixture of bop with certain aspects of swing that had been overlooked or temporarily discarded. Dissonances were smoothed out, tones were softened, arrangements became important again and the rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Because some of the key pacesetters of the style (many of whom were studio musicians) were centered in Los Angeles, it was nicknamed "West Coast Jazz." Some of the recordings were experimental in nature (hinting at classical music) while some overarranged sessions were bland but in general this was a viable and popular style. By the late 1950's hard bop from the East Coast ...
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Beautiful instrumental new age song about the coming spring. Nice sax melody, drums & cool horn sections, sultry, melancholy synth pads & loops. Meditative & serene. Piano brings forth the melting snow in the spring. Majestic, cinematic family, kids or romantic themes, uplifting, nice & sweet as pie, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A stylish, groovy and sensual cool jazz instrumental with a smooth alto sax melody and a sexy sax section. Ultra cool and hip with an urban jazz vibe. Pulsating and modern but with a slight 80's edge to it. Awesome music for any trendy lifestyle or New York art show or investigative show like NCIS. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Funny title but a tribute to Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane Alla 50's 60's Jazz blues outside the box with a little bit of bassoon hits instead of traditional brass accentuation giving it an avante-garde feel while remaining compositional. Good for nostalgia TV theme or slutty scene for film60, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A lounge jazz piano piece in a Bill Evans style. Stir the rocks in your cocktail, take a sip, and sit back and listen. Also available with trumpet. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
This beautiful mellow jazz composition features smooth tenor sax and flute. With it's sophisticated arrangement imagine kicking your feet up on the most comfortable couch and relaxing with your favorite drink, book or person to this tune. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A happy and sophisticated jazz waltz with infectious melody. This track works well for any number of commercial spots and TV underscore. A great mood setter and very thematic. Like the Charlie Brown music in tone. Soap opera or romantic comedy theme. Sex in the City, New York classy, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Pure Trumpet enceses this Jazz gem! Underlying song to "Flying Home For Christmas" and invokes the romantic in all of us in front of the fireplace or in any lounge! Instrumental, Theme Music, Wedding Themes Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The scene could open on a beautiful, sexy girl in black silk stockings; or a ruffled private detective on route to meet a prospective client in LA. This is the music of "film noir", and it sets the scene for cool, cynical, smart action, danger and maybe even a quick romance. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool Jazzy Upright Bass solos while a Drummer accompanies. Light enough for a Voice-Over. It's upbeat & cheerful with a bit of cute thrown in. Use this anyplace you want to lift your audience's spirits & put 'em in a happy state of mind. Ya can't see it but I'm snapping my fingers right now. Yeah. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Classic cool old school medium swing jazz like the sounds of the blue note label of the 1950's and early 60's. Full track features a muted Miles Davis like trumpet sound along with the rich double bass, brushes on the drum set and piano. Great for film, tv, documentaries, media projects, commericals, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A gently swinging piano, bass and flute trio plays a sweetly swaying ultra cool jazz track. Nice background music for that relaxed lounge feeling, for romantic moments, peaceful city scenes or hipsters grooving out. Useful for improvisation study. Broadcast ready for all media projects on tv, film, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sophisticated jazz piano trio plays a deliciously sweet and intense flowing swing tune similar to the sounds of the Bill Evans. Think, first rate hotel scene, retro blue note era late night parties. Nice track for background to radio, tv, video projects, in house, malls, phone on hold, corporate, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool grooving funky swing jazz track that features a muted trumpet theme, acoustic piano, upright bass, flutey synth and strong drums. Great sassy feel, hot retro style smooth yet intense. For underscores, romantic scenes, film, tv, radio play, promos, hip lifestyles, radio play background music, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
(soft rock) flute, acoustic & electric piano, guitar, acoustic bass, congas, drums. Funky fun to dance to, and have a good time. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A meandering and slightly haunting swing jazz tune perfect for the daily watercooler or front porch chatter about the day's events, featuring piano, acoustic bass, vibes, drums with brushes and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A little mysterious like someone with hidden talents and abilities that surprise, featuring piano, guitar, vibes, drums and bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A warm and mellow jazz swing filled with promise with fretless bass and clarinets lead, piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A warm yet haunting jazz swing tune of piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. This song has a slight sense of urgency with a bit of melancholy. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A light and childish jazz swing tune with a very relaxed melody that is reflective of happy memories, featuring a quartet of piano, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An energetic and emotional jazz swing tune filled with excitement and adventure featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Steinway grand piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, celtic harp, drums. Thinking out loud becomes hoping, dreaming, wishing for more. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Moody, atmospheric and cool... with a muted trumpet out front this track makes excellent underscore when a noir feel is needed but can also suggest loneliness, desolation and a sense of mystery, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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