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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Smooth Jazz with Bass intro. Sax at the right places. Perfect for any project. Just chillin' at the lounge or a late night cocktail! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Groovy, jazzy and psychedelic chillout instrumental featuring a soulful tenor sax melody, swaggering bass and rhodes keyboard. Moody and mellow but with some drive. Great as background music for ambience and atmospheres, voice overs or as reflective underscore. Sit back, relax and chill out! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool Jazz track with flute, sweet as silk with a sly edginess. Fun, moving, rhythmic and foxy. Flirtatious, sassy and alluring. Sweet romantic drama or romcom, cultural affairs theme song, Film or TV opening credits, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool Jazzy Upright Bass solos while a Drummer accompanies. Light enough for a Voice-Over. It's upbeat & cheerful with a bit of cute thrown in. Use this anyplace you want to lift your audience's spirits & put 'em in a happy state of mind. Ya can't see it but I'm snapping my fingers right now. Yeah. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate and purposeful jazz blues tune with a very down and depressed vibe. Features piano, guitar, acoustic bass, drums and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This jazzy blues cue will make great underscore for many scenes, from smoky bar room to detective story to even dramedies, as there is a bit of a playful vibe in the track. There is an upright bass and brush drums backing the piano. It will also make a cool track for any upscale commercial project! Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
Just trying to get from point A to point B in incredibly difficult nowadays, featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A two-beat jazz swing melody that floats thru the air supported by a magical rhythm with acoustic guitar, piano, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A percussive piece with the ability to highlight the intense and/or the mischievous. Also applicable to situations of swagger, high stakes, and sophistication. Drums only. Instrumental, Drums, Drums Action Moderate
Bluesy Jazzy solo piano transition cue with an ad lib carefree touch.. Has a comforting piano bar lounge quality perfect for transitional scenes in TV series dramas soaps sitcoms and radio talk shows, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
50's style traditional jazz ballad. Laid back and cool, with a sultry touch, featuring piano, acoustic bass, drums, acoustic guitar, and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very laid-back cool jazz instrumental track. This mid-tempo jazz waltz features, brush drums, upright bass, acoustic and electric piano, and guitar on the lead. With it’s traditional retro sound, the track would work great as background source music for a night club scene. Also film-noir. 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
Steinway grand piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, celtic harp, drums. Thinking out loud becomes hoping, dreaming, wishing for more. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A secretive and plotting swing tune that worries about everything, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An energetic and emotional jazz swing tune filled with excitement and adventure featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
'Silent Night' is a popular Christmas carol, first performed in Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818. The song has been recorded by over 300 artists (notably: Enya, Andrea Bocelli and Bing Crosby). This version is performed in a 'cool jazz' style, led by a piano, with subtle drums, bass and vibraphones. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A melodramatic Lounge Jazz song with a cool retro feel. Features Shirley Bassey style vocal, sultry piano, double bass, big band brass section, warm strings, muted trumpet and light brushes. Works well in moody scenes featuring dark streets, smokey cafe's, private eye, alleyways, film noir, gangster, Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features tenor sax and piano. Up-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, comm, 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
Track can be used for film and T.V. underscore and commercial PA system broadcast. A warm ballad with acoustic piano, drum kit and bass. A melodic melody with a smooth swing ambiance ala Bill Evan's style. String pads sweeten the song along with vibraharp and acoustic guitar on the melody. 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
Classic cool old school medium swing jazz like the sounds of the blue note label of the 1950's and early 60's. Full track features a muted Miles Davis like trumpet sound along with the rich double bass, brushes on the drum set and piano. Great for film, tv, documentaries, media projects, commericals, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Need an adaptable jazz cue? This tune is cool as cool gets, featuring international award winning saxophonist Kelly Askam & Donny Walker on Trombone accompanied by Chamber Jazz Ensemble. This cue fits EVERYWHERE! In any film, any media and guess what? Live musicians always triumph the screen. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This ballad evokes the atmosphere of a jazz club at closing as a piano and acoustic bass player perform one final tune for themselves and a few lone listeners... nice backing for film, source music or credits, 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
West 3rd street is a driving jazz song in 7/8. Mute trumpet and tenor saxophone with piano bass and drums. Suitable for City, traffic, travel, stressed people, on the way, cars, detective, crime, shadow a person, escape, film noir, jazz club. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A gently swinging piano, bass and flute trio plays a sweetly swaying ultra cool jazz track. Nice background music for that relaxed lounge feeling, for romantic moments, peaceful city scenes or hipsters grooving out. Useful for improvisation study. Broadcast ready for all media projects on tv, film, 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
Soulful guitar Jazz in the style of Midnight Blue and Blue Note. Medium up-tempo vamp with Percussion and bluesy guitar solo in the style of Kenny Burrell or Wes Montgomery. Perfect for stylish corporate or ad promo or any situation requiring retro 1950's or 60's style cool Jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Another world exists right inside our heads at times, a place to get conveniently lost. This sultry jazz swing tune features piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip Jazz swing at 100 bpm. Features Rhodes, Vibes, Horns, drums and upright bass., Influences: Monk, Evans, Rahsaan, Miles, Herbie, Chick, Bird, etc. Good fit for lounge and radio. 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 sultry and sad jazz swing tune filled with remorse and a slight amount of hope, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A pretty and contemplative jazz trio plays a contemporary jazz waltz with a great storytelling arc. Played by a jazz trio featuring acoustic grand piano, upright bass and drums. Interactive musicianship, supports a variety of emotions. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz, acoustic guitar feature with an old time feel. Toe tapping rhythms, lazy and relaxed feel with trumpet and sax accompaniment. Upright bass and drums. 40's sound meets modern. Simple and fun. Great for kids programming such as Too Cute. Hopeful, Joyful, family, Love, Warm and caring. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A wonderfully orchestrated ambient jazz track with great transitions, built ups and an unforgettable alto saxophone which conveys a unique noir atmosphere. Sounds like the works of Henry Mancini, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong. Ideal for chill out, smooth situations and film soundtrack. Deep vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Sultry and smoldering 1940's/1950 Pop Jazz song with a retro Blues feel. Features smooth and sexy female vocals, bluesy electric guitar, cool muted trumpets, sassy saxophone, steady upright bass, and laid back lounge style drums. Great for scenes featuring Bourbon Street, New Orleans, and Film Noir. Female Vocals, Pop, 50's Pop
A medium tempo jazz swing tune with a tight and rhythmic melody that leads you through a maze of emotions, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, electric piano and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium swing tune with no drums with a question and answer melody featuring piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, drums and acoustic bass. 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
