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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Jazzy, upbeat toe tapping acoustic guitar feature track. Trombone and trumpet with rhythm section fill out the sound that gives the listener a smile. Works for children's programming as well as many media applications for adults. Quick guitar playing which is reminiscent of a chet atkins sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Fast and hot jazz, an upbeat and swinging track featuring female vocal shout, a tight four horn section, tenor sax and vibes solos, cooking brush work drum set, smoking bass, and icy cool tinkling on the piano ivories. Useful music for giving a feeling of movement to any and all multimedia projects, Vocal Samples, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A soulful jazzy modal cool style track with a clever sax and flute lead theme highlighted by male vocal shouts. An electric guitar solo and a flute solo are featured in the middle. Great smooth and sweet track for radio play, adverts, television program, film, video projects, in house, phone on hold, Male Vocals, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sweet grooving original bluesy swing jazz track featuring a solid mellow horn section, piano, upright bass and drums with a tenor sax solo. Great feel, cool, smooth and smart. For underscores, film, tv, radio play, promos, in store, on hold, radio play, background music. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The west coast sound, featuring mellow trumpet, smooth bass, sweet piano tinkling,and laid back in the pocket swing drumming. For the cool set. Get the shades out brothers and sister 'cause we're going to chillax. Oh yeah. Perfect for that retro post bop hip scene and cool cat dance party. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium tempo swing tune with a very easy going and relaxed feel featuring piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A hauntingly beautiful and slightly mysterious jazz medium-slow jazz swing tune featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sultry and sad jazz swing tune filled with remorse and a slight amount of hope, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Things aren't always as they seem, there may be a need for a second opinion. This medium tempo jazz swing features piano, acoustic guitar (ala Freddie Green), vibes, acoustic bass and drums with tasty brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very easy going and relaxed jazz swing tune perfect for the person who is just loafing and has no plans whatsoever. A bit whimsical and playful, this tune creates a wonderful feeling of elation. Features piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and a very creative drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium tempo jazz swing tune with a tight and rhythmic melody that leads you through a maze of emotions, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, electric piano and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very commanding and authoritative melody keeps things in order and moving along quite nicely at an accelerated pace, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Sometimes our focus is sharp and we rise to the occasion although in a casual manner, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, ukulele, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A floating jazz swing tune with funky rhythmic undertones perfect for the treasured things of life, featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A stealthy and deceptive medium tempo jazz swing tune perfect for the procrastinator, with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A mid tempo jazz blues perfect for that laid back hound dog out on the porch, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz quartet performs fluently on this cool blues. The bass line is intriguing and seductive, then the piano meanders with a charming improvised solo. Features piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very motivational and relaxed jazz swing tune with a hint of something great to come, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
It's always a good feeling when somebody unexpectedly picks up the check, featuring electric piano, marimba, piano, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very methodical and plodding jazz tune that's unstoppable even though the tempo is on the slow side, featuring piano, bass, drums with brushes and electric piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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