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Although some history books claim that hard bop arose as a reaction to the softer sounds featured in cool jazz, it was actually an extension of bop that largely ignored West Coast jazz. The main differences between hard bop and bop are that the melodies tend to be simpler and often more "soulful," the rhythm section is usually looser with the bassist not as tightly confined to playing four-beats-to-the-bar as in bop, a gospel influence is felt in some of the music and quite often the saxophonists and pianists sound as if they were quite familiar with early rhythm and blues. Since the prime time period of hard bop (1955-70) was a decade later than bop, these differences were a logical evoluti ... Read More


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MODERN JAZZ SAX CHORUS - (by Jakaranda)  Year: 2013
Jakaranda A very fast tempo jazz chorus played on tenor sax, piano, drums and doublebass. Perfect for all scenes on, smokey clubs, fast living, lively quarter, intense life, fast driving, documentary, commercials, game show, Harlem, road movie, car race. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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591018 1:04 Very Fast 246   
Edit Type: Variation A (just drums and doublebass) - Jazz, Hard Bop  
591021 1:04 Very Fast 246   
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591023 1:04 Very Fast 246   
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591025 1:04 Very Fast 246   


MAIDEN KOREA - (by Thomas Beckner)  Year: 1985
Thomas Beckner A cool jazz piano trio track with a modern angular melody. Sets a dramatic mood for a late night scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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360906 3:41 Fast 150   


BLUE GROOVE - (by Thomas Beckner)  Year: 2005
Thomas Beckner A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock from the 60's but with a modern spin. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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432431 5:03 Medium 125   


COOL HARD BOP RECEPTION MUSIC - (by Pete Bax)  Year: 2016
Pete Bax Today clubs worldwide are playing this style of Jazz it brings art to clubs and restaurants. When people are going out most want to hear all the instruments following a sequence. This is ideal for Hotels Restaurants the quartet is also ideal for receptions including politics. Presidents and Royalty, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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803388 2:18 Very Fast 170   


FAT FOOT (UP TEMPO HARD BOP) - (by Adagio Music)  Year: 2008
Adagio Music A scorching up tempo original be-bop tune featuring real trumpet, tenor sax, upright bass instruments in all their virtuosity for your media project. Great for a live retro club scene, advertisements for a wide range of products, music for special occasions. Sophisticated fun and cool finger snappin, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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375595 4:15 Very Fast 227   


AVA NOUVEAU - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2007
Skip Peck A fast swinging modal jazz tune with piano, acoustic bass, drums, flute and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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278269 3:18 Very Fast 246   


THE ZENITH EXPRESS - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2006
Skip Peck A very fast smokin' jazz swing tune with piano, bass, drums and flute. This train always arrives ahead of schedule. In fact you arrive before you leave. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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279428 2:37 Very Fast 300   


MERINGUE - (by Ken Gregory)  Year: 2012
Ken Gregory Powerful 6/8 Rhythm with Sax and Trumpet Soaring Melodic Lines. Art Blakey meets the Brecker Brothers with Driving Bass and Drum Groove, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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527974 6:52 Fast 166   


A LITTLE SOMETHIN SOMETHIN - (by Alexander Peck)  Year: 2008
Alexander Peck A lively jazz swing piece at 260 bpm, featuring piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and drums. With improvised piano and electric piano solos. An energetic and whimsical sound track to a busy day. You know, A Little Somethin' Somethin'! Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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296311 3:03 Very Fast 260   


EXCHANGING GLANCES - (by Alexander Peck)  Year: 2016
Alexander Peck A medium fast jazz swing tune with piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with percussion. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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824275 3:42 Med Slow 93   


NEW YORKING - (by Eric Bolvin)  Year: 2014
Eric Bolvin Sax and piano are featured in this 1960's style soul jazz. Sounds like Chick Corea, Miles Davis, other jazz greats. Lively, stimulating, and thoughtful in composition. Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features tenor sax and piano. Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
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637238 2:04 Medium 126   
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637237 2:04 Med Fast 126   
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637236 2:04 Med Fast 126   
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637235 0:30 Med Fast 126   
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637234 0:15 Med Fast 126   


PINDROP - (by Eric Bolvin)  Year: 2002
Eric Bolvin A swingin' good time was had by all with this Monk inspired, spirited trio piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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369327 3:42 Medium 105   


REFORMATRIX - (by Pere Soto)  Year: 2014
Pere Soto modern jazz song with great melody, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: Full Track (modern jazz song) - Jazz, Hard Bop
701183 6:11 Very Fast 245   


MOBSTER JACK FULL - (by Ron Komie)  Year: 2016
Ron Komie Featuring a top LA brass section, thumping upright bass, swinging drums, cool jazz piano, this swaggering retro gangster vibe has that awesome film noir gumshoe feel with anti prohibition wildness. Ala Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Elling, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
16 Mixes Available
786674 2:41 Very Fast 180   


IN THE ZONE - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2006
Skip Peck A very fast swinging jazz tune with piano, bass, drums, flute and marimba. This is the fast lane for sure, led by the pianist with a spirited solo and followed by a rousing flute solo. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: Segue - Jazz, Hard Bop
278485 3:59 Very Fast 270   


DEEP FRIED - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2007
Skip Peck A fast jazz swing tune with piano, electric bass, guitar, flute and drums. A real cooker with the electric bass and flute frying the melody in the same pan. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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279432 2:51 Very Fast 270   


LET'S BE FRIVOLOUS - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2013
Skip Peck A lively and positive jazz swing tuneful of fun and frivolity featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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671216 3:10 Very Fast 200   


WHEN IT COUNTS - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2015
Skip Peck A carefree and swinging jazz tune with piano, guitar, vibes, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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728303 2:41 Very Fast 180   


BREAK IT UP - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2014
Skip Peck A fast hard bop jazz tune that's on a rhythm mission featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, drums and bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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747592 2:53 Very Fast 175   


GROUP ARGUMENT - (by Mind Exchange)  Year: 2021
Mind Exchange This insanely hard driving jazz conversation is an argument between the tenor sax and the trumpet. The piano & bass are just along for the ride and the drums are always kicking up the intensity. Featuring trumpeter Victor Garcia on the trumpet & Doug Daniels on Tenor Sax. Spice up your media. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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1084367 4:42 Med Fast 136   


ENERGETIC UPBEAT JAZZ BEBOP (POSITIVE DOCUMENTARY - (by Evan Oxhorn)  Year: 2018
Evan Oxhorn Upbeat energetic bebop song featuring a walking bass, jazzy drums, a horn section and piano. This feast song exudes the kind of swagger you'd imagine from the mafia in a Vegas casino or the roaring 20s. Fun and uplifting, this driving jazz track would work great for podcast intro or a documentary, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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925296 1:58 Very Fast 239   
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925298 0:30 Very Fast 239   
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925300 1:58 Very Fast 239   
Edit Type: Variation (Drum and Bass Mix) - Jazz, Bebop
925299 1:58 Very Fast 239   
Edit Type: 15sec - Jazz, Swing Ensembles
925297 0:16 Very Fast 239   


FIFTY SECOND STREET BLUES - (by Jim Pearce)  Year: 2013
Jim Pearce Smoking Jazz Organ Trio with Guitar lead. Like Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith grooving on the blues. Late night in a New York Jazz club. Down and dirty Jazz blues in the pocket and soulful. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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611394 1:38 Medium 120   


BAG OF STONES - (by Adagio Music)  Year: 2017
Adagio Music A straight ahead up tempo mainstream bebop jazz Quintet original track featuring Harmon muted trumpet, tenor sax, piano, bass, and drums ala Miles Davis mid 1960’s projects, luxurious and sophisticated Useable background music with a wide range for all media projects. tv, radio, video, in store, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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877076 2:45 Very Fast 184   


COFFEE STAINS - (by Adagio Music)  Year: 2017
Adagio Music A straight ahead up tempo mainstream bebop jazz Quintet original track featuring Harmon muted trumpet, tenor sax, piano, bass, and drums ala Miles Davis mid 1960’s projects, luxurious and sophisticated Useable background music with a wide range for all media projects. tv, radio, video, in store, Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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877110 3:58 Very Fast 170   


THE OBTUSE ONE - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2022
Skip Peck A jazz march in the Art Blakey style filled with purpose and determination with piano, acoustic guitar, marimba, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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1168608 2:32 Medium 122   


TRACK HACKER - (by Ray Egan)  Year: 2009
Ray Egan Hard bop/swing track with the classic setup: acoustic piano, set drums, upright bass with the inclusion of light vibes playing the lead notes with the piano. Nice groove overall. Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: 30sec - Jazz, Hard Bop
329676 0:30 Medium 127   


GET YOUR THRILLS ON ROUTE 66 - (by Bobby Cole)  Year: 2009
Bobby Cole An upbeat swinging jazz track straight from the 1940s. Grab your partner and get your groove on to this stomping jazz number. Played by a jazz quartet including piano, double bass, drums, hammond organ and a fender rhodes! Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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502291 3:28 Slow 61   


THE BQE AT FIVE - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2006
Skip Peck A very fast fun swing tune with piano, bass, drums and flute. Only fools go the speed limit on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Keep your foot down and follow the drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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279426 2:58 Very Fast 270   


PROPHET'S UNITED - (by Andy Bianco)  Year: 2015
Andy Bianco A rich, moody, spacey, swinging harmonically sophisticated jazz waltz for organ trio with an intervallic melody & an alternating swinging section in 4/4. Featuring high energy improvised solos from guitar and organ. Very 60's sounding & psychedelic; it would be great for music in a film or TV show. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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721765 8:47 Medium 124   


NOWHERE FAST - (by Scott Ross)  Year: 2009
Scott Ross Progressive upbeat powerhouse of an instrumental jazz song with tight horn sections and groovy tenor sax melody. Cool chorus sections with horns and melody with big drums and bass. Good for any chase scene in film or television. Upbeat and driving! Sounds like Maynard Ferguson meets Tower Of Power. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
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Edit Type: Full Track - Jazz, Jazz Fusion
425160 3:41 Very Fast 170   
Edit Type: Variation A (No Melody Or Horns) - Sports, Sports Energizing Music
425161 3:39 Very Fast 170   
Edit Type: Variation B (No Melody) - Jazz, Hard Bop
425162 3:39 Very Fast 170   


FUNKAMUNKA - (by Paul Freitas)  Year: 2010
Paul Freitas Early 1960s funky jazz quintet with trumpet and tenor sax. Lean and mean. Rhythmic. Bluesy. Funky groove. Lively. Cool. Hip. Sexy. Attitude, Groovy. Car commercials, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
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405212 2:40 Med Fast 138   
Edit Type: Bed - Jazz, Hard Bop
405216 2:40 Med Fast 138   


THE FLIRTY MAN - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2015
Skip Peck A medium swing tune filled with twists and turns throughout, with piano, vibes, acoustic guitar and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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771294 2:59 Very Fast 180   


INCLINATIONS - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2007
Skip Peck A high energy swinging jazz tune with piano, bass, drums, guitar, flute and marimba. This tune is inclined towards high energy. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: Segue - Jazz, Hard Bop
278488 3:18 Very Fast 246   


PICK ME - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2012
Skip Peck A very rhythmic melody jumps around like lottery balls, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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674617 4:57 Very Fast 223   


PASSIONATE FRENZY - (by Adagio Music)  Year: 2016
Adagio Music A medium up tempo swinging post bebop jam session that features a brass section, electric guitar, and flute trading solos. Has a live coffeehouse, jazz club, feel. Modern progression a great track for background, setting a mood, club scenes, retro vibes for media projects, film, radio, tv, videos. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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807362 3:23 Med Fast 130   


SHE'S SO LATE - (by Skip Peck)  Year: 2014
Skip Peck A snappy and perky jazz swing tune filled with vim and vigor with acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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748612 3:04 Very Fast 234   


WICKED JAZZ RING - (by Funtime Ringtones)  Year: 2004
Funtime Ringtones Super Fast Hard Be-Pop With Wacky Sax, Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: Stinger - Jazz, Hard Bop  
260477 0:15 Fast 160   


HOW BOUT IT? - (by Zack Varner)  Year: 2014
Zack Varner This driving, hard bop shuffle creates foot-stomping energy. The mixture of a soulful electric guitar with a gritty, full-bodied tenor saxophone creates a blues-laden atmosphere. A brief and slightly mellower contrasting section provides hints of a Latin jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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951114 2:30 Fast 150   


B3 BLUES - (by Andrew Allen)  Year: 2020
Andrew Allen A hot jazz track with bluesy B3 Organ riffs, driving percussion, and swingin' guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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990822 3:24 Very Fast 182   


LIFE IN THE FAST LANE - FULL VERSION - (by Markus Little)  Year: 2022
Markus Little With a tempo of 300 beats per minute, this tune will be sure to get your heart racing and your audience’s heart racing excitingly for your awesome content. This tune showcases tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone backed by a blazing rhythm section featuring piano, acoustic bass, and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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1128483 1:59 Very Fast 300   
Edit Type: Variation (Ending) - Jazz, Hard Bop
1128482 0:25 Very Fast 300   
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1128481 1:04 Very Fast 300   
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1128479 0:30 Very Fast 300   
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1128480 0:28 Very Fast 300   
Edit Type: Stinger - Jazz, Hard Bop
1128484 0:09 Very Fast 300   


LIGHT-HEARTED - (by Zdenko Ivanusic)  Year: 2000
Zdenko Ivanusic Bouncy swinging up-tempo hard-bop performed by jazz quartet featuring tenor saxophone. This one is in a style of Blue Note late fifties. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
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Edit Type: Full Track (Hard Bop Swing Jazz) - Jazz, Hard Bop
1016312 5:35 Very Fast 200   


QUICK STEP BLUES (SHORT VERSION) - (by Zack Varner)  Year: 2019
Zack Varner An upbeat, bouncy blues tune based on a catchy melodic riff. The arrangement features the saxophone and piano in a swinging rhythmic setting. Toe-tapping and energetic, it could be used to accompany scenes ranging from city life, the good old days, or moments involving traveling or dancing. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
Type Play Track Info Catalog ID Min:Sec Tempo & BPM Price Control
Edit Type: Variation - Jazz, Hard Bop
952131 0:35 Fast 156   
Edit Type: Full Track - Blues, Jump Blues
952128 3:01 Fast 156   

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