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1940s Music (1,000 Tracks)
Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.

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PIZZAZZ   (by Erik Haddad )  Composed: 2009
This classic jazz ending riff will put a smile on your face, and it makes a great stinger/logo/ident. Piano, upright bass, and drums. Great for accentuating 40's/50's vintage class, humorous scenarios, old school pizzazz, etc. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
JUST SQUEEZE ME   (by Satin Doll Trio )  Composed: 2000
Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Cabaret Music
IN GOOD COMPANY (LOOP 03)   (by Bjorn Lynne )
Traditional jazz trio. Laidback and breezy light jazz piece with brush drums, piano, upright bass. Cool and slick with a lazy feelgood factor. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
OLD TIME RADIO SWING (WITH FX)   (by Worldstage Music )
Piano, acoustic bass and drums. The swing trio is made to sound as if it is on old time radio. Perfect for ambience. Completely loopable. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
HAVANA   (by Simon Wolfe )  Composed: 2004
Cuban/Latin style piece with brass, jazz guitar, organ and percussion, Instrumental, Latin Music, Bolero
FRONT PORCH GUITAR   (by Don Julin )  Composed: 2000
Easy going acoustic guitar duet. Southern country folks playing music after dinner. Cool Evening after a hot summer day. Would fit a southern plantation style scene. 1950s. Instrumental, Country Music, Bluegrass
ALPINE SWEETHEART   (by Michael Wheeler )
Bubbly, happy-go-lucky German waltz on solo accordian. Joyful and fun, imagine the countryside in Austria: mountains, grazing cows and a babbling brook. Lighthearted celebratory feel, like dancing in the sunshine at a beer-drinking festival. Good for comical effects. Instrumental, European Music, German Music
IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR (GUITARS)   (by Christmas Music Boutique )  Composed: 1849
A gentle and cozy version of this beautiful, lilting carol performed on four nylon-string guitars for a different touch. Homespun, simple, and nostalgic feel. As sweet as pumpkin pie! Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Guitar
NOCTURNESQUE (PIANO)   (by Music Boutique )  Composed: 1840
A lovely, graceful new age-type solo piano based on the classical 3/4 time piece "Nocturne In E-Flat" by Claude Debussy. Dreamy, peaceful, meditative, flowing. Great background music for classy restaurants or wedding scenes. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Piano, Frederic Chopin
SLOT MACHINE TANGO FEATURING TAD   (by David Harper )  Composed: 2009
Hysterically funny 30 second short for the gaming industry. Set to a tango, Tad (old man) rambles on about how much he loves slot machines. Ideal for any age audience, but the younger gaming crowd absolutely loves this spot. This is such a favorite that Tad will surely do many more in the future, Spoken Word, Classical Music, 20th Century
LIFE SUCKS (I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS)   (by Suzannah Doyle )  Composed: 2005
Novelty jazz swing tune about the wackyness of life. Female vocals, piano, bass, drums. Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Jazz
2 O'CLOCK HOP (STINGER)   (by Jeremy Sherman )
Traditional retro swing / rockabilly, with all guitars. Double time acoustic jazz guitar swinging strums, bright and fun guitar solos. Drums enter second time around. Timeless feelgood jazz. Fast, fun and cheeky. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz (pending categorization)
PARIS ST. GERMAIN   (by Jeremy Sherman )
A Hot Club of France style jazzy piece where the first 30 seconds are in jazzy ballad style, and then the tempo picks up with acoustic riffing on the 8ths. Charming, warm and irresistable. The underscore and the shorter versions omit the ballad opening and go straight to the main part. Jazz Music, Ragtime
SCARECROW BOOGIE   (by Michael Wheeler )
Medium fast, bouncy Piano boogie woogie instrumental, Instrumental, Blues Music, Jump/Piano Blues
WE'LL MEET AGAIN MY FRIEND (SHORT VERSION)   (by Suzannah Doyle )  Composed: 2006
Refrain only of this 1940s style song about friendship and hope. Vocal, acoustic guitar, bass and clarinet. Paul Bezanson, vocals; Stuart Curtis, clarinet; Suzannah Doyle, Bass & guitar. Male Vocals, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
SAGEBRUSH (30-SECS VERSION)   (by Jeremy Sherman )
Acoustic Americana / folk with Dobro and acoustic guitars. Reflective, longing and tender with a homely, nostalgic feel. Love, memories, perhaps regret, or a beautiful country day. There is also an 'underscore' version, without the main melody line Dobro. Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
WHEN I TAKE MY SUGAR TO TEA   (by Satin Doll Trio )  Composed: 2000
Swinging romantic sultry female vocal jazz with upright bass and Les Paul electric guitar, Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Cabaret Music
CHEAT THE HANGMAN (UNDERSCORE VERSION)   (by Jeremy Sherman )
Original, atmospheric Folk / Americana tune with a country & western twang. Slight sense of doom and hellish stubbornness. Great for westerns, pulp film and much more. Electric guitar over percussion, joined by mandola, accordeon, bass and drums. Instrumental, Country Music, Classic Country
POST HORN FANFARE 2   (by Colin Willsher )  Composed: 2007
Post Horn Fanfare 1 - A typical post horn call with three repeats. Post Horn fanfares traditionally signalled the arrival of mail coaches but are also associated with hunting and the military. Live recording! Instrumental, Military Music, Military Brass
OLD TIMEY JAZZ PIANO   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Jazz Piano, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Cool Jazz
COOL DADDY   (by David B. McDonald )  Composed: 2007
Cool swingin' Sax opens ,then guitars and horn section follows upbeat&peppey, perfect for game show or commercial, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
STUMBLEBUM   (by Rich Bozza )
Classic Cartoon Drinking or Drunk, Stumbling, Rotund or Pompous Character Sound, woodwind section, Cartoon Music, Cartoon Orchestral Contemporary
EN ROULANT MA BOULE   (by Kepha Peter Martin )  Composed: 2006
Nice accordian French waltz, Instrumental, Folk Music, Traditional Folk
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME (LIVE)   (by Markus Bravo )  Composed: 1908
Live recording at Yankee stadium, Mixed Vocals, Sports Music, Baseball Music
DECK THE HALLS AND JOY TO THE WORLD (MEDLEY)   (by Tom Horner )
Traditional two song Christmas instrumental medley featuring “Deck The Halls” and “Joy To The World” at a brisk tempo. Acoustic guitars and quality orchestral background accompaniment make this Old World medley timelessly appropriate for the holidays. Feel good happy festive energetic celebrative, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Guitar
AULD LANG SYNE (PIANO, 15 SEC)   (by Christmas Music Boutique )  Composed: 1788
Perfect for the holiday season, Instrumental, Theme Music, New Years Music
MISDEMEANOUR   (by Really Free Music )  Composed: 2004
A great dramatic Ragtime piano track, worthy of a scene from any Silent film involving a girl tied to train tracks. Elements of slapstick, and great for nostalgia, comedy or kids TV. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
SWING MY WORLD   (by Mark Allaway )  Composed: 2006
Featuring all real instruments.This mellow swing track would be great for a variety of nostlgic themed media. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
SLEEPY MOOD   (by Mark Allaway )  Composed: 2006
Beautifully relaxed swing track featuring all real instruments.Great piece for travel and nostalgic media. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
SPRING IN THE STEP 30   (by Colin Willsher )  Composed: 2007
Spring In The Step 30 - A light and joyful orchestral piece with a hint of nostalgia. Similar to the music used in the film 'Chocolat' and retaining that carefree, feelgood mood. Relaxed, happy, enjoying simple pleasures. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
THE POET   (by Mike Crotty )  Composed: 2000
Warm and vibrant classical guitar segues into swinging and epic big band with magical brass and blazing electric guitar work, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
JAZZY CHILL (LOOP 03)   (by Bjorn Lynne )
A swaggering, cavalier piece of jazzy lounge chillout music. It's got a certain 'Pink Panther' influence, cool and with a slow strut. Electric bass, electric piano, upright piano, and available with either a Sax lead line or a Flute lead line. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Acid Jazz
WHISKEY IN THE JAR (SEAMLESS LOOP #2)   (by Bjorn Lynne )
One of the most famous traditional Irish songs ever, this number is much covered drinking song, straight out of Irish pubs and steeped in Irish history. This version was performed on accordion, acoustic guitars, Irish fiddle and Irish flute (tin whistle / penny whistle). Crowd hand clapping joins ab, Instrumental, European Music, Irish Music
BLUE CLARINET   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Bluesy Clarinet, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Burlesque Jazz
BE BOP SAXES   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Boppin' Saxes, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Bebop
WANNA BE   (by Katrina Bishop )  Composed: 2002
Swinging female vocal jazz, celtic-flavoured swing, sea shanty and jazz mix, Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz Vocals
HAUNTED BLUES   (by Trip Hammer )
Earthy Muddy Waters vibe to it. Lean and slow blues perfect for rural and country themes. Soulful Delta lovers, riverboat gambling, wake, funeral, sad farewellss. Kid leaving for college, family sadness or tragedy. Heartbreak, barge moving up river, rural sadness, plowing fields, picking cotton. Instrumental, Blues Music, Delta Blues
ROYAL FANFARE   (by Rich Bozza )  Composed: 2007
Fanfare for the kings (or queens) entrance; full orchestra sound, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Regal Music
I'M SHOCKED!   (by Rich Bozza )
Comical over-the-top surprise or entrance, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dangerous Music
DONT SAY GOODBYE   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2002
Big band slow swing, smoky cabaret, slow dancing with that redhead, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Orchestral Jazz
OLD TIMEY JAZZ   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Cool jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Dixieland
SMOOTH SEXY SAX   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Brilliant sax work on this slow-dance easy-listening lounge jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE AKARO WITH FEMALE VOCALIST   (by Markus Bravo )
Haunting female vocals with minimal indigenous percussion, mysterious and longing. Perfect for Japanese documentary, branding, travel, Globe Trekker or PBS Special on life in Japanese villages and the hinterlands. Backing for CNN or other TV broadcast footage. Female Vocals, Japanese Music, Japanese Music
OLD TIME JAZZ MYSTERIOSO   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Big Band Swing sound. 30 second commercial bed. Swinging, hip, smooth jazz leaning. Attention getting but not overwhelming. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
CHEEZY BIG BAND   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Cool jazz Big Band Style. Guitars, Horns, New Orleans style, ultra swank. 30 second bed for commercials or loops. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
DOLL FACE   (by Lochlainn Seabrook )
Big band jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
LOUNGE LIZARD   (by Lochlainn Seabrook )
Big band jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
MISSOURI (UNDERSCORE VERSION)   (by Jeremy Sherman )
Atmospheric and nostalgic, acoustic Americana ballad. Dobro over acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, bass and ride cymbals. Equal Folk & Country influences, all acoustic. Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
BIG BAND WILDNESS   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Big Band jazz. Swinging sound. 30 second commercial bed, film, television, production loop. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
KICKING BIG BAND   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2003
Big Band Jam, lives up to it's name as a kick butt and take names type of track from that era. Very lively and authentic sounding, as if it could actually be from the era, but of course has much higher quality fidelity. Think the era of Sarah Vaughn and Glenn Miller, other first rate entertainers. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
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