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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Simple, stylish and very cool and mellow jazz flute duet in sexy, subtle swing rhythm, accented with muted percussion and bongos, to set a chill out, relaxed, peaceful, suggestive late night mood. Game friendly seamless looping. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A warm and friendly jazz tune with a double-time swing feel that exudes the confidence people have in a close friend, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A slightly pushy and quirky medium jazz swing tune that encourages one to take immediate action, featuring piano, guitar, marimba, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Some people are small but can surely get the job done with the best of 'em, featuring piano, guitar, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An impatient jazz swing tune for those who haven't enough time with piano, marimba, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A nice medium tempo jazz number. Sit back and relax in the jazz bar as the jazz trio play some great jazz standards! Tap your toe to the beat and enjoy some classic Jazz music! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Straight ahead feel. Drums, Upright Bass, Piano, Horns, Influences by Monk, Evans, Rahsaan, Miles, etc. Nice for listening or as an atmospheric sculpture for your venue. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This cool jazz noir style track takes you back in time to the detective stories of the 40's and 50's. Features sultry piano, laid back double bass, jazzy guitar licks, magical flute and light brushes. Works well in moody scenes featuring dark streets, smokey cafe's, private eye, alleyways, New York, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A slow, lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. An impressionist style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. 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
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
Quirky jazz piece that features tenor sax, vibes, piano, and synth. For the unexpected, peculiar or the oddball. Works well for a surreal night scene for the bizarre beatnik hipster. Crime drama, The Detective. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Ambient Guitars with a beautiful Sax in a nice atmospheric tune. Sounds like great old Jazz timers such as Bill Withers and Nat King Cole. Ideal for a soundtrack, stylish coffee music, this track has great vibes! Available at different versions and tempos. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
A haunting and mysterious jazz swing with many interesting twists and turns featuring piano, flute, guitar, bass and drums. 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
Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. 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
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
Uptown Blues is the type of smokey blues played by a jazz trio (guitar, Bass, Drums) that you would hear in a lounge or club. Laid Back feel and chill out type groove. Bluesy and mellow. Alchohol flows, drinks are on that guy, hard times and hangovers with atmosphere and class. Down tempo chill-out. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate and juicy medium-tempo jazz swing featuring acoustic guitar, piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A kickin’ horn and rhythm section dominates this funky track with a Jazzy Latin flavor. An assortment of mixes can be used for a commercial, theme or just a kick-butt track for any hip and high energy situation from a Latin-Jazz band in a Miami club to an underscore for a night out on the town. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A quick and dirty jazz tune, perfect for conveying that classic cool jazz vibe. The band kicks in right away with a smoky saxophone solo off the top and the cool laid back stand up bass finishes off with a 7 second outro. Good for anything that needs a touch of the cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An energized smooth jazz tune with a quirky and funky drummer that morphs back and forth into straight ahead jazz and features piano, acoustic bass, drums, electric piano and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth jazz with a quirky female vocal expressing a desire to be warmer, more loving and less "all business" with a gentle sweet swing. Sometimes being more sentimental is good! And a great whistle solo. Great for romantic comedy of working couple. Female Vocals, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The very first Sax note proclaims "This is a love theme" Yes, indeed, a slow and emotional Tenor Sax ballad backed up by Electric Guitar and bowed Doublebass. The soundtrack for dreaming at a café while it is raining outside the window and someone just has let you down. Noir, bible black and bitter! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool 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
Dave Brubeck was the King of Cool Jazz his Take Five is part of every modern Jazz instrumentalists training It sounds as modern and cool today as it did when he composed it. His music has that timeless quality and ideal for films videos games that need arts this is a perfect art gallery track muzak, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz, Frederic Chopin
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
Jazz ballad, slow with a beautiful mournful flugelhorn melody. Sets a dark emotional tone yet has deep romanticism. Conveys sorrow, thoughtfulness, reflection contemplation acceptance. Could support a breakup moment, a eulogy, end of a relationship or a coming together / healing in times of trouble. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth Jazz number that borrows from the AOR genre of the late 1970s. Gentle breezy keyboards and soft electric guitars hint at the classics from the likes of Lee Ritenour, Neil Larsen etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Big and grandiose jazz surf song with an upbeat and easy going feeling. Featuring tenor sax and trumpet melodies and a flowing real horn section. Jangly rhythm guitars, groovy bass, flowing organ and bouncy drums round out the ensemble. Subtle power and energy but with a joyful and effervescent feel, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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