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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Skipping through New York! Peppy pizzicato strings and swingin' jazzed up brass bring this cute kitschy track to life. Think vintage commercials & fifties retro glamour. Funny, sweet, nostalgic. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sinatra or Bobby Darin "Beyond The Sea" without the vocals. Fun, Rat Pack escapades, taking on Las Vegas, big parties, jazzy big band music. Laidback, happy, and entertaining. Oceans ll, moving, fun and festive. Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Jerry Lewis, 1960s, 1970s era. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A very cool, hip, and retro sounding big band swing track. If features brush drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, and horn section. Has a very urban sound and feel to it. Mid-tempo for a very laid-back, but big sound to it. The city at night full of neon signs for clubs and restaurants. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Orchestral latin music played by a full big band. Starts with a building section that breaks into a full blown 1950s style mambo. Marimba solo. Sax solo, arrangers chorus. Big cha cha ending! Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Melodic orchestral track. Lyrical melody for violins, accompanied by the orchestra, creates a romantic otmosfera. Perfect for love, friendship or holiday scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Huge, old Hollywood rat pack style live jazz band heart-broken love song with Grammy winning male vocal lead and sexy, tender trumpet solo interludes. Like a trip to old Las Vegas, with soft live drum brushes on top hat and snare, and lush orchestral strings. Clean, but suggestive lost love lyrics. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Blazing uptempo big band swing. Breaks into a Sing Sing Sing style drum break with sax and trumpet solos. Building riffs over drums at 2:33. Lots of good edit points and killer breaks! Great for swing, lindy hop dancers, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Cartoon Cue. Similar in style and theme to the classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Merrie Melodoes theme used to intro and outro Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Michigan J. Frog, other memorable characters Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Cool, funky Swing Track. Cool walking double bass makes you feel like your in in an old movie club scene. Intricate piano phrasing and sexy changes make this perfect for commercials and film. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Hollywood lounge number with an elegant Grand Ballroom arrangement in the tradition of The Rat Pack. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
This Suite in 3 movements has beautiful orchestral underscore to support many emotional moods. 1st and 3rd movements consist of a series of gestures, which have also been posted individually in this grouping. The 2nd movement is rhythmic/ecstatic release to movement 1. 2 different recordings avail. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic 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, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The 1950's is known for being the decade that saw the rise of rock n' roll but pop/big band music was also prevalent at this time... This track is an example of the style which appeared on hit records and film soundtracks from that period, Male Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Light jazz waltz featuring piano, strings and rhythm section. Cool, swinging, easy and playful, this track works well for any number of commercial spots, corporate venues and TV underscore. Cool, Uptempo, Lilting, Jazz Piano, Fun, Playful, TV Underscore, Commercials, Talk shows, Oprah, The View, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz, Richard Freitas
Original uptempo positive and kitschy 40-50's style pop orchestra and big band swing suitable for nostalgic night club dance floor movie scenes, retro tv commercials, product presentations, introduction videos, reality tv moments or old world pictures. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Henry Mancini-ish stuff you would here in a department store in the late 50's early 60's... feels like music for driving up the coast in a 59' Porche 356... Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Huge, old Hollywood rat pack style live Jazz band heart-broken love song with Grammy-winning male vocal lead and sexy, tender trumpet solo interludes. Like a trip to old Las Vegas, with soft live drum brushes on top hat and snare, and lush orchestral strings. Clean, but suggestive lost love lyrics. Male Vocals
Welcome to the roaring 20's - a unique era of the 1920's. This is the sad, romantic, longing and authentic soundtrack you need for every project featuring the 1920's - 1930's with the well-known vintage audio quality, modeled after 1920's standards for the real historical sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A jazzy, mellow track with a beautiful, unforgettable melody line played by jazz guitar. Very inspirational, smooth, sophisticated and yet unobtrusive. Works great for romantic and nostalgic atmospheres. An extended version is available, with extra solos by trombone and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Quiet new age piano ensemble with very nice strings sailing to new places with each section.3 sections that reflect different moods while retaining the purity of the Lilacs theme (1st theme) Colorful harmonies jazz tension and release while striving for simplicity. Great Love Theme for TV or Movie, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Waiting for someone. Is he (she) coming? Little suspense. We know at the end. A very cool jazz piece with smooth strings and vibraphone. Theme played by muted trumpet. Romantic mood a la Henri Mancini. Suitable for lounge bars, hotels and cool places. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Beautiful orchestral music for commercials and summer movies, club scenes, and documentaries. Lush and sophisticated, perfect for romantic films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," where love and romance blossom, or designer perfumes, country club party, candlelight dinner, big city late-night rendevouz, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A walk on the beach can trigger a call to a long inner journey. The target is good, but the path is not always easy. This track is perfect for nature scenes, especially the sea. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Contemporary orchestral jazz. Interesting fusion of minimalist and jazz elements. Inquisitive, cool, original, good for dance, fashion, design, high tech and visual media. Part of the Homelands Suite. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Very sweet and romantic. Relaxing and dreaming. Tender loving & caring. Slow dance, getting married, anniversary music for mom and dad. Sweet memories or flashbacks. Small town country feeling, sentimental, emotional - a la John Williams. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A supremely tasty, classy, lush and delicate classic jazz track. Smooth as velvet, featuring all live instruments and orchestra, and a female vocal towards the end of the track. Classic big band jazz ensemble with orchestra. Stick around to hear the short vocal part around the 3 minute mark. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Brazilian influenced big band jazz. Latin jazz with beautiful orchestrated counterlines. Builds from start and releases to Flugelhorn solo at 0:44. Big ending. You'll also find the full track grouped here as an alternate mix with 3 minutes of solos as well as arranged sections. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Chic, playful Jazz music with a flirtatious beachy vibe. Perfect for romcoms, trendy fashion promos, commercials, and branding campaigns. Great background music for lounges, cozy clubs, boho styles, retro shops, and design stores. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Beautiful instrumental song that features trumpet, fender rhodes electric piano, and orchestra. Reminiscent of the CTI Records era of jazz. Perfect for dinner and cocktails, nightclub, relaxing drive scene for TV/Film. Quite Storm, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sultry, smooth piano piece, mellow, quiet Classic jazz/cabaret groove, great for scenes of elegant parties, sophisticated lovers, savoring wine, dinner music, muzak, restaurant, car commercials. adverts, infomercials, romance, love making, proposal, wedding music, big band, be bop,, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Busy people, busy lives. Time never stopping. This orchestral jazz composition captures the flavor of getting through that busy day, making it happen. Hectic, determined achievement motivation self directed, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A historical, retro big band, classic dance hall track, Showtime type music from the 1920-1950 era USA, Romantic and lyrical string section with brass section, acoustic guitar, jazz drums, acoustic bass, piano and some trumpet and violin soloing, Good for historical / period films, retro productions, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A rag time in four section arranged for drums, contrabass, guitar, piano, trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and clarinet. Ideal for films set in the 20s and 30s, comedy, advertising, jazz club... Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Big time romance! Mellow, laidback, dreamy, love in the afternoon. A flower-strewn bed, rich lifestyles, relaxing on a sunny beach by the Mediterranean. Angelic & Alluring -- Lighthearted female choir. A fusion of Jazz & Bossa Nova, acoustic guitar, string ensemble, piano, trombone, drums & bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A sexy, smoky orchestral jazz orchestra piece evoking such classic soundtracks as Taxi Driver and Chinatown. A plaintive saxophone, lonely muted trumpet, steady upright bass and occasional bursts of strings and winds. Great for film noir scenes, nostalgia, fantasy, history, parodies, erotica. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A Warm Nostalgic Love Song, slow Atmospheric Jazz with beautiful strings, delicate piano & melodic saxaphone. Elegant vintage sound. Light, touching and tender. Memories, Love, Dating, Endearing Romance. Great for background music, romantic/emotional scenes, Adult productions, moonlight, champagne. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The reunion of family and friends. barbecue in the garden, a lively conversation, laughter, children playing. Comedy scenes of joyful and optimistic. Bright and Cool Jazz, Fresh, contemporary, upbeat and moving forward Jazz instrumentals, modern ensemble. Music for TV and film, corporate, radio, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A retro track from the 1950s/1960s featuring flutes, strings, xylophone, glockenspiel & rhythm section. Lively & cute, this track works beautifully in commercials, corporate presentations, TV underscore, kids shows, ad campaigns. Sophisticated, lively, cheeky, elegant, bouncy, sizzling, feel good. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music, Richard Freitas
JAZZ BALLAD: Classy nostalgic Jazz instrumental in the style of, and as a tribute to, ETTA JAMES. Mellow strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Kalimba, Bass and Jazz Drums. Great as source music or mellow background music. Even for jazzy commercials and advertisements. Jazz club blues lounge background music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Very authentic speakeasy or Great Gatsby style music with live horn section! 4 versions available, one with Big Horn intro and the other with violin intro and then 2 again without vocals! Perfect for anything wanting a vintage sound from the 1920's-1940's! Like Boardwalk Empire TV show music. Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Folk Jazz
Full jazz fusion Orch/electronic soundscape with anticipation and suspense building to powerful and rich world percussion, beautiful live flute section and a driving and uplifting end section. Geat feel for motivation, building together uniting together to a common goal, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sort of Vladimir Kosma seventies french comedy film music, funny horns leads, swinging and authentic with a touch of nostalgy, Claude Zidi and Pierre Richard moments. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Beautiful instrumental song that features trumpet, fender rhodes electric piano, and orchestra. Reminiscent of the CTI Records era of jazz. Perfect for dinner and cocktails, nightclub, relaxing drive scene for TV/Film. Quite Storm, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
'Sip of Cold Jazz' is a beautiful and intense classic jazz composition in the retro style of the 50s, with a pleasant orchestral sound and an inspiring mood. Ideal for historical, documentary, commercial, marketing, background presentations, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Jazzy trumpet and strings are the main components to this bluesy showpiece. I can feel Doc, Miles, Maynard, and Bill Chase oozing out the trumpet licks. They are precise, cool, powerful, and stratospheric. This would be great on a jazzy station, club scene, and jazz night at Carnegie Hall. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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