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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Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark and rainy city streets in a Film Noir setting. This Cool Jazz instrumental features brush drums, finger snaps, upright bass, piano, horns, with trumpet and alto sax on the melody. Has a classic retro sound to it with jazz changes with a bit of dissonance. Very alluring, hip, and cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very cool jazz, big band track. This jazz waltz instrumental features brush drums, piano, upright bass, and horns. Very smooth and laid back. Great for theme music, or background for an upscale urban setting. Chicago, New York, Las Vegas. Has a bit of a retro sound to it. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Into the rainy black and white world of Film Noir. This jazzy, sultry instrumental track is very “Twin Peaks” inspired. It features brush drums, upright bass, Rhodes electric piano, vibes, and flute on lead. The first pass has no melody, but the second pass does. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This is the city at night in the film noir world. Foggy, and rainy, walking alone. This Miles Davis influenced jazz piece features brush drums, upright bass, guitar, piano, and that signature muted trumpet sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Rock Cool Swing Jazz featuring an electric clean guitar solo with a piano foundation as bass and drums setup the coolness factor with swank perfect for anything with a need for elegant class organic flavored "oh ya" factor koo4/4 swing this could be what you are looking 4 suitable 4 Film/TV/Internet, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Classic mainstream jazz guitar with a cool and catchy melody. Jazz guitar in the vein of Jimmy Raney, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow and early George Benson. Perfect theme-type material for TV and Radio productions. Excellent background music for voice-overs. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Dark smoky club, just before the crime. A jazz trio plays some fast rhythms in a distant corner. Drug dealers, hookers and all other regular customers are moving around. Ideal for crime scenes, drug smuggling, crime in action, drama 50 and something. Dark humor, movie background, smokey bar, mob, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz trio playing a lean, laid-back groove. Jazz vamp. Piano fills. Early '60's mainstream jazz. Sophisticated, Elegant, Stylish. Sports cars, Gala affairs, Beautiful people, Evening wear, Fancy hotels, Night life, Cocktails, Diamonds. Limousines. Hipsters Beatniks, Uptown/Downtown, Cocktail parties, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Upbeat instrumental jazz tune featuring flowing tenor sax and electric guitar melodies. Soaring real horn section, driving drums, groovy bass and keys round out the ensemble. Nice uplifting mood for an L. A. or New York skyline backdrop. Big soulful production great for travel shows and t.v. themes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This song is up-beat, luxurious and rich in melodies that will inspire your audience to mingle, conduct business or just relax as they listen. It creates a very upscale, luxurious atmosphere. Guests will be refreshed and happy after listening to these melodies. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Mysterious and spooky jazzy instrumental tune in a 7/8 time signature with harmonic guitar and vibraphone that can fit a TV show project, documentary, movie, informational, drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Some retro cool jazz. Big city, night out on the town hitting the clubs. This jazz instrumental track has all of the elements, brush drums, upright bass, piano, and mellow jazz guitar. Very cool, very hip. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Twilight falls on the city, and the night is about to begin. This Cool Jazz-Waltz has almost a Film Noir vibe to it. Featuring drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, lush strings, and a Miles Davis style trumpet on the lead. Very much in the style of 1950's urban soundtracks. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Moody jazz funk featuring the unusual sound of a bass clarinet which takes the lead. A modern rhythm track with electric piano and bass provide the backing for the reedy sounding melodies and solo phrases. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A jazz quintet of two guitars, clarinet, drums and bass create a wonderful up-tempo blues track reminiscent of the twenties and thirties in the time of Al Capone. Also available as a Loop and a Sting. Jazz, blues, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back guitar melody sings out in this mid tempo traditional jazz track played by a live ensemble with accompaniment from clarinet, drums and bass. Also available as a Loop and a Sting. Jazz, blues, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A track for any type of background where you need a jazz beat with soprano sax, trombone and flute doing minor blues in a 3/4 waltz. Brings you back to the early 60's of flutist Paul Horn. Uses could include bar, nightclub, corporate presentation or anything with a city night life. Drinks included. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium tempo, groove oriented, electric guitar feature that fuses together cool jazz and country blues sounds. Would work well for many scenes needing a mellow, swinging, jazzy, country, bluesy, undertone or vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazzy with a funky bass line and a slinky vibes part with a tad of humor. Good for a mystery or animation, spy thriller or spoof. Think Pink Panther or Agent 99. A quirky caper. A clever plot. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
CLASSICAL BLUES: Instrumental jazz track featuring hollow body electric guitar on lead, accompanied by brush drums and upright bass. Cool, mellow, 1960's feel with a jazzy swing and a theme in a minor key that resembles classical music with a bluesy edge. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool big city blues featuring glitchy Lo-Fi Vibes, Hammond Organ and smooth haunting horns. After-hours bar, Background music, laid-back urban lounge, cigar or champagne bar, sexy adult clubs, vintage shops, retro lingerie or lifestyle advert, jazz club documentaries, flashbacks. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Slow food-show restaurant underscore jazz band song smokey bluesy nice cool style. Band with trumpet trombone and sax. With a blues feel this track gives a calm nice groove. Order good food and settle down with this soft tune. A melody a improvisation and a melody again with a nice ending. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Light guitar melodies set against a bass and rhythm guitar introduce this clear and clean jazz. A clarinet joins in to solo and play with the main melody. No drum accompaniment in this fresh, positive and uplifting track. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Light and bouncy blues. This medium track begins with a single alto sax playing the lead melody. On the repeat, more saxes join in to create a lush ensemble playing harmonies before each player has their solo. Upbeat and uplifting. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark muted trumpet is featured in this classy jazz piece. Warm, vibrant, and jazzy up-tempo track, with wind-section, double bass and light drumbeats. Perfect for productions that require a refined, sophisticated, and sexy backdrop, such as movies, commercials, and TV shows. Great for conveying a mu, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Medium tempo relaxing Jazz track featuring Sax, Upright Bass, and Guitar. In memory of my beautiful nephew who left us to soon but who will alway be remembered. Trio must for a laid back affair Film and or Television background instrumental, Jazzy Night Club, In store, Retail, Internet. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Aggressive in it's own right, mid to up tempo Cool Jazz track with a bite, Tenor Sax leads the ensemble of traditional Jazz Quartet formatting, Bouncy and Positive, Energetic and straight forward musical sound bed for late night after hours club scenes, Film and Television, Commercial Ads, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
You don't need more than bass and drums to set this cool mood. Clean, up-tempo, funky drums, with an intense, powerful feel. This minimal track is perfect for creating a strong sense of movement and/or excitement. Perfect for productions that require a touch of percussive thrill, and scenes or seque, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Laid back hip sound of the traditional Jazz Quartet with Tenor sax and Piano Trio. Easy listening like that of an outdoor Jazz Festival or lounging around at a summer pool party with friends and family. Cocktail Lounge, Dinning, Film and Television, In store, Outdoor Cafe, Resorts, Hotels. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
In the transition from Bebop to Cool Jazz, Miles Davis had to define what was Cool and what was not, and this track may help bridge that definition? Sax and Piano ease through the transition backed by Piano Trio and Guitar. Corporate Advertisement. Afro American Heritage, Lounge Jazz, Resorts. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Modern Jazz mid tempo piece in the tradition of Sax Men like Joe Henderson and or Dexter Gordon. Swinging in straight fours or Two Count to add some flavor, like adding seasoning to your favorite dish. Film and or Television instrumental, Jazz Clubs, Internet, Corporate, In store, Hotels, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back and relaxed jazz piece of music, using some interesting rhythms and beautiful chord inversions. Smooth guitar and keyboard sounds in combination with groovy backing ensemble. This piece is perfect for placing behind a wide range of visuals. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back and relaxed jazz piece of music, using some interesting rhythms and beautiful chord inversions. Smooth guitar and keyboard sound with the groovy backing ensemble. This piece is perfect for placing behind a wide range of visuals. Relaxing island music, Tiki Bar fun, happy hour, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark muted trumpet is featured in this classy jazz piece. Warm, vibrant, and jazzy up-tempo track, with wind-section, double bass and light drumbeats. Perfect for productions that require a refined, sophisticated, and sexy backdrop, such as movies, commercials, and TV shows. Great for conveying a mu, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features trumpet and bass. Mid-tempo, bright intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable wind-section theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commer, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features trumpet and bass. Mid-tempo, bright intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable wind-section theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commer, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Slow, jazzy electric piano chords with weeping saxophone solo, Painful, sorrowful, dark and regretful, Good for city night scene, Intrigue and unfolding stories,, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Live. Original take on the Jazz standard "Autumn Leaves." Melodies and solos by Piano and Bass. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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
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