Orchestral jazz is a jazz genre developed in the United States in the 1920s, although it has proceeded to be performed to this day, often in the form of string accompaniments to big bands.
Among the most significant composers of Orchestral jazz was Duke Ellington, developing his mode at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
As early as the 1910s there had been dance orchestras playing the popular songs of the day along with a smattering of jazz. But the first to truly perform and record orchestral jazz was Fletcher Henderson, starting in about 1923, who gathered from smaller quintets and sextets a number of notable New York based players and formed the ...
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A sophisticated and classy orchestral jazz track exuding high class and evoking a smoky jazz bar. Put on your tuxedo grab a Martini and you'll feel right at home. Great as either a background or as a main theme, a more sentimental jazz waltz in the middle builds up to a dramatic finale. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big sweet brass and strings orchestral jazz, exciting and fun, upbeat with elements of disco, perfect for travel and theme park commercials, ocean cruises, and other happy thrilling experiences, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Remember when gang members used to dance to jazzy orchestral arrangements. It's that sound that came just before rock and roll. Reminiscent of West Side Story and The Jetsons. Space Age Urban. Good for comedy segues, parodies of fifties material, louge and cocktail scenes. Rat Pack era scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Mid-tempo, relaxing mood with a bit of sentimental melody outlined by piano and violin. Performed by retro-styled swinging jazz combo could be placed anywhere between 20's and 50's of the twentieth century. This performance is influenced by classical or european, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A jazzy, climactic full jazz orchestra ending in the Style of Leonard Bernstein for bit Hollywood nostalgic or parody production. Or for the cast is all of a sudden start Rat Pack dancing... It happens! Happy Jazz build up to a huge serious climax and an elated conclusion. Fanfare Broadway fun showy, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
senior evening dance waltz perfect for your film video project multimedia crafted with care many possibilities of edition original and with a french touch have a try construction kits main theme 2'00 1'00 0'30 0'15 stingers ideal for film and video productions dont miss the others tittles from the, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Once round a slow jazz guitar blues with another jazz guitar for rhythm plus strings (for a slightly orchestral overtone) and double bass on a guitar synthesizer and very light drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral 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
Kool Jazz Piano Quintet. Like sweet honey, satin sheets, late night romance. Big city piano bar, wine bar, or jazz club. Candlelight dinner, holding hands, eternal love. Sweet Valentine's Day romance. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sweet Mid Tempo Jazz. Tasty sax solo.. Great for a sophisticated scene as well as travel, leisure, entertainment, restaurants, cafe scenes and lounge. A perfect piece for cruising down the freeway or kicking back on the yacht. The sax track is sexy and ROMANTIC. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Easy jazz track. Live drums swing. Light jazz tune on the piano uplifting. Opening of cafes and morning sun. Good mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Morning traffic meets West Side Story. Big Band/modern classical fusion. Great for urban scenes of the forties through early sixties, wild swing dancing, old time gangster or Rat Pack scenes. Also good for retro Space Age scenes a la Jetsons. Mr. Burns would dance to this. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big band detective music played by a killer live conducted ensemble. A film noir tenor sax introduces us to the main theme that escalates through a series of bold, brassy gestures. Sax solo at 2:25. Band interlude at 3:38, main theme re-enters at 4:25. Various edits also availa, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The birthday song that you all know is now public domain! This version, inspired by Marilyn Monroe's singing is a slow, smoky jazz orchestral led by saxophone and counterpointed by flutes and strings. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Optimistic and calm lounge orchestral jazz, based on electronic piano and rhodes piano chords combined with soft jazz guitar, light strings and brass. Suitable as a musical background in hotels, bars and shopping malls. Good for luxury promos and scenes, demonstrating riches in film and TV shows. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A short, serious track in the film noir style with orchestra and piano. Great for period pieces, parodies, stylistic underscores (like Chinatown or Taxi Driver). Quiet, mysterious and a little sexy. Romantic drama, edgy mystery, transitions, flashbacks, crime in progress, chilling & tense, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Get down and funky with an authentic N'awlins street band. Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light,, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
imagine zoo animals swinging and jitterbugging dressed up to the nines animated festive fun lively grooving spirited pulsating sophisticated jive hip uptempo pulsating whimsical fun positive uplifting toe tapping jazzy instrumental perfect for children's movies television cartoons malls advertising, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Moody groove with sensuous melody on piano and gorgeous cello and trombone charts. Think Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain, the Gil Evans orchestrations. Stately and regal, warm and romantic. A trek across the desert or a European countryside. Perfect for a slow and poignant lovemaking scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The style of music we love to hate... the schmaltzy, white bread music of the extremely ‘non-offensive’ kind that is heard in elevators, department stores, supermarkets and family restaurants. Perfect for a TV or movie scene or parody that calls for this type of generic background music. Instrumental, Comedy, Parody Music
Golden leaves fall to the ground as a couple in love take a Sunday morning walk through this beautiful city park. Gentle jazz ensemble sound with lush strings create this happy and contented, if a little sentimental, feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
It's 1973 and you're chilling out with this sweet laidback jazzy music. Elegant, playful & mellow orchestral lounge music with cool flutes and muted trumpets over lush strings & rhythmic brush drums. Another Martini, anyone? Romantic evenings, holding hands, candlelight & flowers, midnight stroll, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A sophisticated, sensual, piano instrumental enhanced with gentle orchestral strings. Works well in lounge bar or night-club scenes, or possibly for a romantic liaison, tender family moments, or for promotions involving travel, fashion, cosmetics, hotels. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A melodically seductive retro instrumental evoking the sound of 1960's orchestral pop with Latin flavour. Smoky alto saxophone plays an expressively jazzy melody over a bed of soaring strings, Latin percussion and sweet flute flourishes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
"Mi Ensueño" (My Reverie) provides background music for a romantic tryst. The arrangement features an extended vibraphone solo backed by orchestral strings. The mood is both romantic and introspective. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Modern sounds serve up a contemporary arrangement of a Rat Pack style number with a flair of kitsch reflecting American Cocktail Culture of the 50’s and 60’s. Cool, smooth and jazzy sounds for swingers only! Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Hollywood lounge number with an elegant and sophisticated Grand Ballroom arrangement. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Engrossing big band jazz track with a Saturday Night Show feel. Brass, horns, solo jazz guitar and sax. Glamor, glitz, sparkling nights, high society, red carpets and the very essence of enjoyment come together in this track. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Lush exotica track with swooping strings, cool vibes & gentle percussion. 50s, 60s big hotel floor show lounge style of Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Esquivel. Quirky romantic drama, Bob Hope road show, tropical holiday comedy theme, travel program, island vacation, starlight dancing, Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
"Bluesette For Johann" opens with a 24 bar fugue played by orchestral strings. This segment is followed by 12-bar blues choruses that feature a mellow vibraphone lead backed by acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A lush, sophisticated, Ellingtonish, instrumental ballad featuring a full brass section. piano, bass, and drums playing a beautiful romantic melody. Great for a period piece or when needing background ballad for party/anniversary/wedding scene, romance. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A fusion of a happy Dixieland stlyle jazz band off the top leads to a smoother, silkier, smarmier second theme for strings and winds. In the vein of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. Great for nostalgia, comedy, period pieces, musical theater, dance music from an innocent age. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A 1950's style Jazz Jingle - Soft horn section with delicate piano, swinging guitar chords, vibes, catchy flutes, groovy percussion. An evening urban sound, dynamic fun playful and hip. Great background music, radio jingles, TV Documentaries, Retro Gameshows Sitcoms Romantic Comedy, chic fashion. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Fantastically charming, smooth & elegant kitch 50's/60's Jazz track. Colorful instrumentation with lively flutes, trombones & french horns, funfilled feel good Jazz. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic jazz track with Fast paced rhythm. Brass, strings & horn melodies. Evening expedition on the Grand Continent, exquisitely dressed ladies, the night lights, the fashion and fun loving crowds, the aristocrats, great for comical situations too. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big Band 1940's 1950's swing style smooth pop jazz Guitar solo with Brass punch arrangements. Romantic wooing dedicated moving into the bridge reflective theme. Theme Song for nostalgic TV show or Broadway show, Good for student film history project or post WWII, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Think of a big sale at Macy's or Gimble's... or elegant gambler's in the Las Vegas of the late 50's & early 60's a bouncy cha cha cha with sophistication and charm... Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Exotic Jazz with a retro, cinematic and French tone. Features elegant strings, piano, strummed gypsy Jazz style acoustic guitar, accordion, upright bass and drums. Captures the feel of jazzy film scores from the 50's and 60's. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Hollywood lounge number featuring a jazz ensemble with grand piano in the lead and dreamy lush strings in the background. Smooth, elegant and sophisticated. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A steady slow swing jazz piece with string backing featuring real guitar and double bass. This track would be great for a commercial or drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Great vocal reminiscent of Van Morrisons Moondance. Very elegant very classy, the perfect music for in store play. Piano, crisp drumming and tight horn arrangement make this swinging modern track a winner! Male Vocals, RnB, Blue-Eyed Soul
This Tune un-intentionally became the ultimate Elevator tune! Jazz Intro followed by a Jazz Waltz Guitar lead doubled by strings with brass undertones gives this song a light bouncey feel, it reminds one of those elevator rides while hearing a full orchestration of an old tune. A real nice theme. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A Gershwin inspired track, the mood begins with frenzy and ends peacefully with a piano trio feel. USES: ads promoting ways to relax or slow down, scenes starting with a hectic lifestyle and ending with a quiet moment. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Strings combine with piano and real soprano saxophone to produce this melodic and heartwarming track.Suitable for a variety of media. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Up-tempo jazz track with intrigue. Brass, horns and a classic sax & jazz guitar solos. Racing madly, hot on the chase, all caution thrown to the wind, scenes of nail-biting, non-stop thrills, retro style. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A melancholic and lightly orchestrated tune with a slight jazz swing feel featuring piano, flutes, strings, clarinets, french horn, drums and basses. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
