Although Big Bands -- meaning a jazz group that features over 10 musicians -- have played a variety of different styles in jazz history, from bop to free jazz, it usually is understood to refer to the '30s and '40s, the classic era of swing. During that time, most of the jazz groups were Big Bands and they played a robust, invigorating style of swing that derived from New Orleans jazz. Swing was dance music, yet it offered individual musicians a chance to improvise musically fresh, technically complex solos. Since swinging Big Bands led by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Art Tatum were extraordinarily popular, the terms became interchangeable in the public eye. I ...
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Warm and vibrant classical guitar segues into swinging and epic big band with magical brass and blazing electric guitar work, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Big band swing with male vocals. Humurous look at post break-up trying to get along. Lyrics tell the story of a guy trying to make peace with his ex. Tasty horn arrangements highlight this number, Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Hard swinging big band backs Sinatra-type male crooner in this driving up-tempo number. Top notch horn arrangement. Lyrics everyone can relate to; the feeling that something big is just around the corner, and that lives can change for the better if we just hang in there and believe in ourselves. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Uptempo big band swings hard behind Sinatra-type vocalist. Clever lyrics built around the “green grass on the other side” cliché. Lots of metaphors. A fun, bouncy tune. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A fine jazzy Big Band instrumental track influenced by Broadway musicals and noir films. Brilliant gritty sound built on powerful rhythm section and highsounding brass instruments evoking night urban scenes with city lights in the background: crime, spy, detective stories. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Rampant, exuberant big band swing track bringing all the majesty of Hollywood musicals back. Powerful brass and rhythm sections, great solo improvisations, pure jazzy retro sound for this freaky track that will make you want to dance. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Swinging Big Band style vocal track about love, breaking up, confusion desperation and and determination to get it back. Great sax solo, tight chart. Cool opening line! Horn section energy. 1950s lounge entertainment. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Great cops and robbers like theme perfect for old style Woody Allen like movies, Gangster films, cartoons! Fun uptempo style, also great for chase scenes or bumbling detective or robbers! Classic old style song writing! Very funny and great musicianship and this style of writing set this one apart! Male Vocals, Jazz, Continental 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
Authentic big band will have you dancing the Lindy Hop in no time! Up-tempo, big band arrangement, with strong, remarkable wind-section theme, and a build up to a more straightforward second half, this track has a midsection drum solo that gives it an edge. Perfect for productions that require an up, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Medium tempo swinging big band backs Sinatra influenced vocals. Good hearted number about guy who loses the girl and tries to convince her to just “keep in touch”. Classic line “use me as a crutch/let’s keep in touch”. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Hard swinging big band backs big-voiced male crooner. Horn section (trumpets, trombones, tenor sax, alto sax) trades licks with a stinging electric guitar throughout the song in call and response. Jazz number with a definite blues feel. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Medium tempo swinging big band backs male jazz vocalist. Good hearted number about guy who loses the girl and tries to convince her to not forget about him "just in case". Horn section arrangement (trumpets, trombone, tenor sax, alto sax, muted brass). Cool retro feel, Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Big band swing with male vocals. Humorous look at post break-up, trying to get along with your ex, and moving on with your life. Tasty horn arrangements highlight this number. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Big bold brassy jazz swinging fun 50'S guitar strumming promo, rural south, cotton picking, country dance, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Hot spicy swinging big band Jazz with smoking hot sax and the sweetest brass you've ever heard! Great for 1940's/1950's film and TV productions and commercials, gangsters, good times, jazz clubs, live jazz, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Happy, good natured big band swing with male jazz vocalist. Singer vows to be a "class act" and gives a very detailed, descriptive list of things that he thinks will help him achieve that goal. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Festive and feelgood 1960''s-1970''s Big band jazz, in the style of the classic James Bond movies, Great for 1960''s / 70''s retro chic, with authentic jazz band sound of the period, as heard in many classic movies and TV shows from that era, This track is very varied throughout with many, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Driving, bluesy big band swings hard behind male vocalist. Big, brash, and bold. Lyrics about a man who encounters spooky events and becomes frightened. He thinks everyone will think he is crazy so he tries to convince his confidant to keep quiet about it. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Huge, hearty big band track with amazing jazz guitar, brass, horns. Its Saturday night. Step out into town, retro style, slick hair and clothes, top hat, cane and set alight the clubs. 1940s-'50s Continental elan and glitz, grand gala opening night festivities. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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, Swing Big Band
Sassy, classic big band jazz track with brass, horns, vibes and a Saxophone lead. Great for mysteries, espionage, detectives, 1960's cinema, and a European feel or setting. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Up-tempo, classy swing jazz track with stylish female vocals, brass and horns. Here's a fast paced, reckless chase, going around in circles, serious scenes of fights, gun shots and more excitement punctuated by the vocal tattoos. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Energetic ShowTime big band jazz track with brass, horns, vibes and a classic saxophone solo. Great title track for a retro film, cruise ship's orchestra, European clubs like Moulin Rouge, Lido, suave investigator's theme music. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Extravagant big band jazz track strings and sax solo. Great for madcap capers, chases, detectives, investigators hot in pursuit of the bad guys. The rich string section adds to the tension as does the scat vocals. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Polished, up-tempo swing jazz track with brass, horns and an elegant Sax solo. Lovely energy and elegant mood come together to create a wondrous magical ambiance of high society, glitz and glamour. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Compelling, mysterious big band jazz track with brass, horns, wah wah guitar & Clarinet. A track, purely made up of suave assurance, full of sneaky moves, confident steps and an attitude that resounds with mastery in understated underhandedness and villainy! Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Up-tempo, exciting big band jazz track. Brass & Horns full of energy and a classic saxophone solo. Try to stop dancing to this one, get on a wild whirl, twirl around and feel the world come alive through the pulse of this track. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A swingin' Big Band Jazz song in the style of Sing Sing Sing by the Benny Goodman band. Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Bewitched, Mad Men, Ball room dancing, Academy Awards show Emmy awards Black tie reception with an 18 piece jazz band. Rat Pack, Benny Goodman Count Basie. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Vibrant big band jazz that takes you on a journey back in time to the dance halls of 1940s America. Features lively horns, jazzy electric guitar, upright bass, sassy saxophone, and muted trumpet. Perfect for retro swing, world war 2, party, jitterbug, jive, American Bandstand, Lindy Hop, ballroom, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Old School 1950's style jazzy blues track with a playful big band swing sound. Lighthearted, raunchy and sassy, perfect for striptease, film caper, cartoon, burlesque, strip club scenes, cabaret show, catwalk, exotic dancer, broadway, showtime, smokey nightclub, casino, 125th Street, 1950's comedy, Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
Infectious 1940s style jazz track with a Cab Calloway influence. Features male scat vocals, big band horns, electric guitar, drums, upright bass. Great for retro film & TV, New Orleans themed documentaries. Also good for scenes involving the cotton club, harlem, big bands, vintage fashion, Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Upbeat Swing Jazz track that takes you on a journey back in time to the dance halls of the 1940s. Features female vocals, horns, electric guitar, bass, saxophone, drums. Sounds like Andrews Sisters. Great for retro swing, World War II, party, Jitterbug, Jive, American Bandstand, Lindy Hop, Ballroom, Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring live brass (no brass mixes too), this down n dirty, grinding sound-alike of David Rose's classic The Stripper features bumping & thumping drums, sultry trombone lead, tenor sax and trumpet solos, and bluesy piano fills. Perfect for pole dancing, striptease, lounge, & Vegas scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Infectious 1940s style jazz track with a Cab Calloway influence. Features male and female scat vocals, big band horns, electric guitar, drums, upright bass. Great for retro film & TV, New Orleans themed documentaries. Also good for scenes involving the cotton club, harlem, big bands, vintage fashion, Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Electro Swing
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A swingin' Big Band Jazz song similar to 50s/60s late night talk show theme songs. Johnny Carson, Bewitched, Ball room dancing, Academy Awards show Emmy awards Black tie reception with an 18 piece jazz band. Rat Pack, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sinatra, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Fun and catchy song in the style of rock and roll. With the horn section, guitar and harmonica. Perfect for Film and Video Projects summary. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section, this jazz combo piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Great piano solo at:33. Perfect for any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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