Modern Jazz, also known as Progressive Jazz, includes various styles of Jazz that have evolved since the early 1940s and are marked generally by harmonic and rhythmic complexity, emphasis on chord progressions rather than melody, a tendency to draw on classical forms and styles, and eclectic, allusive melodic tags in improvisation. Modern Jazz dominated much of the instrumental Jazz scene until the new Smooth/Acid/Nu genres emerged. Bebop has had a significant influence on Modern Jazz - it is driven by complex, sophisticated harmonies and the combinations of acoustic instruments to create exciting new sounds, and it also includes odd time signatures and influences from other cultures such as ...
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Here's a hip, angular modern jazz composition featuring vibes and dissonant bebop horns. Urban attention deficit atmosphere. At 1:12 the track moves into a slower more mysterious middle section with "Pink Panther" undertones. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Jazz quartet of alto sax, piano, bass and drums drive forward in this energetic be-bop piece. Up-tempo and upbeat, the piano and bass provide a constant pattern to give a very mechanical and industrial feel whilst the sax solos creatively over the top. Also available as Loop 1 and Loop 2. Jazz, blue, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A sweet grooving original funky swing jazz track that features a mellow horn section, electric piano, upright bass and drums. A synth flute solo provides contrast in the middle section. Great feel, cool and smooth yet smart and intense. For underscores, film, tv, radio play, promo, in store on hold, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Great groove to this track featuring various types of drums and percussion with real alto saxophone floating on top.Would make a great theme tune or underscore to a variety of media. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Confident jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies, bright horns, and a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Starting out as a gregorian chant played by the piano in a very solemn style as if sung by monks, Everlasting Life is a song about the betrayal of the church against its lied to sheep. Then out of nowhere the song turns into a swinging angry jazz song reminiscent of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
"Dollars To Donuts" = a sure thing! Our up-tempo arrangement (quarter note = 220) features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by trombones, acoustic bass and drums. Our minor-key arrangement lends an air of mystery to an action-adventure or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A modern big band with sizzling trumpets, tight trombones and a swinging sax section. This song is too cool for words. Powerful horn sections and dynamic solos! Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A tender, lyrical instrumental, played by an acoustic quartet of piano, guitar, upright bass, and drums. A simple folk melody with a little jazz improvisation that does not veer far from the romantic melody. Similar style to the midwestern sound and wide open spaces of Pat Metheny's acoustic music. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Starts with 50 sec composed brass and winds intro that has romantic latin sentimentalism and a clean break at 0:50. 2nd part is detective big band jazz with great orchestration. jazz piano solo at 2:18 Tenor sax at 2:41. Arrangers chorus at 3:28, Last chorus starts at 3:50, big end brass over drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Bold jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies with a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An edgy, militant modern jazz composition in the style of Steve Coleman, Greg Osby, & Andrew Hill with an angular intervallic melody and a quirky 13 bar song form over modern harmony. Features guitar & alto sax solos. Perfect for militant/sci-fi/urban documentary/film/TV soundtracks. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Jazz rack featuring somber and subtle phrases, yet packs an intense and powerful section. Both soloists, Andy Middleton on tenor sax and Charlie Carnicas on trumpet, play with passion and imagination and logically bring the piece to its conclusion. An energetic orchestral development. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This is a happy go lucky song, all its musical elements like piano, bass, funk guitar, the idea of carefree, optimistic and happiness. Perfect for corporate uses including commercial advertising, presentations, trade shows, in-office use, sales meetings, in-software uses, like PowerPoint, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Sax and electronic piano duet the melody for the complex be-bop improvisation. Intricate phrasing and playing show the tightness and dexterity of the performers. Very light percussion accompaniment with solid bass line providing the pace. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Starts with solo acoustic piano followed by a brushed drum kit and acoustic/stand up bass. There are two parts to this medium slow jazzy track. Reminiscent of something you might hear on a Charlie Brown special. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Alarming Expectation - The Flight can be the last one. The frequent change of measure 3,4 to 4,4 to 3,4, nervous theme and complicated harmony. As well as Debra Weisz on Trombone and Andy Middleton on Tenor Sax creates a certain mood for the piece. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Avant-garde Jazz a la John Coltrane, with more blues as in his "Blue Trane." Soprano sax solo presents various playful motif attempts to do justice as in Tribute to this great musician. Last riff tribute to Trane's "While my Lady Sleeps." Cool colorful excited hot sexy fiery. 1940s detective show, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Medium tempo Jazz song featuring solos on Piano with a concluding Drum fill. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Fresh and light with a sax taking the lead above a simple backing trio of walking bass, electric piano and repetitive drum shuffle accompaniment. Happy and uplifting melodies give you a confident outlook in this laid back track. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues, Easy listening, lounge, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Moving grooving sweet and fun a la Stan Getz. Laidback mellow Jazz at its finest. Sweet romantic, fun night out, dancing, holding hands, making love, Something regarded as cool is an admired aesthetic of attitude, behavior, comportment, appearance and style. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Foot tapping feelgood jazz. A quintet of clarinet, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass and drums give this track a wonderfully fresh Summer's day outlook. Swinging and jolly, this upbeat music will bring a smile to your face on any day. Also available as Loop 1, Loop 2 and a Sting. Jazz, blues, Easy li, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Wonderful lead horns and organ, Groovy funky good time modern Jazz-Funk track that is suitable for a huge range of visuals and applications from on hold music and lift music, to corporate presentations and product demonstrations. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
A fast swing jazz tune based loosely on Frosty the Snowman with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums and vibes. After the opening theme, Frosty takes a turn toward a much hotter climate thanks to a very cookin' drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Cymbal swells and walking stand up bass lead into this classic swing jazz track. Piano and bass clarinet round out the quartet. The drums swing hard, the clarinet solos virtuosically, and we're left with the impression of having just sat in at one of New York's best jazz clubs. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Laid back Jazz tune with a dreamy ambience. Solos on Bass, Sax, and Piano. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Hard-Hitting New York Jazz; Bebop Influences In A Contemporary Groove Featuring Trumpet, Guitar and Trombone. Anthemic Composition Great For Police Action/CSI-type Shows, Detective or Mystery Series, Urban Big-City Scenes, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Funky quasi-soca beat provides energy for this jazzy tune, featuring the steel pans. Improvised solo on the steel pan, with soprano sax fills. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Smooth Jazz with some experimental influences. Features solos on Sax and Piano. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A swinging, odd meter harmonically sophisticated modern jazz instrumental quintet composition with high energy improvised solos from alto sax and guitar. In the style of modern jazz artists such as Joe henderson, Andrew Hill, Greg Osby, Dave Holland, Steve Coleman, John Scofield. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A hard swinging medium-up tempo modern bebop composition for quartet with a 12 tone influenced melody over rhythm changes. Featuring high energy improvised solos from guitar and alto sax. In the style of Kenny Garrett, Steve Coleman, Greg Osby, Andrew Hill, Eric Dolphy & others. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
You Promised is a heart felt track that takes the listener through a variety of emotions. Starting with just the sweet trombone and fender rhodes, the band eventually comes in setting into a slow, sexy grove. As things progress and excitement builds, the same melody becomes joyous and much faster. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A fast moving multi-meter jazz ensemble piece with Tenor and Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass and Drums. Club, lounge, on-hold, film, television, streaming, nightclub, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A short, hard swinging uptempo modern jazz composition for quintet with a twelve tone influenced melody & minor blues harmony. Featuring blistering solos from tenor sax, guitar & piano. Inspired by artists such as Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, George Russell & other blue note artists from the 60's. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An orchestral jazz theme with a sophisticated urban feel. Underscore for a hip detective show with elements of mystery, tension and jazz atmosphere. Solving crime, building a case, hatching a plot. LA at night, Manhattan, Reminiscent of classic jazz television score. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A 16 beat contemporary jazz tune with bright grand piano, fat acoustic bass and drums kickin' it. Daring, bold, stirring, strong and firm but gentle. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This is a feel-good tune portraying a deep satisfaction with one's life and one's relationships. Life is good and there is so much to be thankful for and the incredible opportunities are there to be developed. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Confident jazz track featuring bold horn melodies with a syncopated piano, bass, and drum groove. Sounds like Oscar Peterson, Weather Report. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An uptempo modern jazz bebop composition for quintet. Features energetic improvised solos from electric guitar, tenor sax & piano. Similar to Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Thelonious Monk, Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, Herbie Hancock 1960's Blue Note Records. For films. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
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