Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.
Styled after a typical Jazz standard. The music has a singable melody performed on Guitar and two solo sections with Alto Sax and Trombone. The piece ends as it began with the Guitar melody. Good positive mood, perfect for an upbeat scene that needs some easy listening Jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Upbeat, short, jazzy song about wanting a second chance in a relationship. The guy didn't notice the little things and wants to try again. Fun, light-hearted feel that sounds like "Fly Me To the Moon". Male vocal with an engaging piano accompaniment. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Fun, bluesy upbeat song for a 30-second spot. It's about feeling good, lucky and happy. Ends with a cute laugh. Hot blues quartet of piano, bass, drums, guitar create a lively, fun, exciting mood. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Big Band goes Broadway - think Hey Big Spender! With the female unison chorus. Fun, pumping, with horns, keys, guitar, bass, piano. Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Acoustic Americana folk track, featuring Dobro, Acoustic guitar and a subtle harmonica. Dreamy, cosy, warm and appealing. Wholesome, friendly, gentle and calm. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Classic sounding old-time calliope pipe organ lightly accented by glockenspiel. Evokes nostalgic kids carnival, circus or old merry go round feel. A child with a bright smile holding a cotton candy dizzy with joy. Instrumental, Circus, Circus Organ
Wellknows christmas carol played by Hanjo Gäbler on a music box. Perfect for films and Movies with lullaby scenes. Romantic mood and calm feelings. Have a listen to this beautiful sounds. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Music Boxes
Beautiful solo acoustic piano with strong jazz influences in the harmonic and rhythmic structures. Captivating from the first note to the last, this jazzy composition will win your heart and take you to new places with great finesse. Light and upbeat, this is high-spirited music at its best! Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Great bright cheerful fun bouncy upbeat retro swing dance style instrumental perfect for creating powerful motivational cheerful uplifting and exciting moods in any media settings such as corporate promotional website commercial business video TV advertising or in film movie leisure or retail. Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
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
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
Playful and whimsical kids track. Playing around, fooling around and having fun. Quite laidback, as childrens music goes, jazz cartoon, Like a walk in the park,, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
A big band jazz arrangement with lots of energy and a strong theme. Solos on piano and guitar. Cheeky and cheerful with a big sound, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A high impact, cool, retro Big Band Jazz song in the style of the great 1950’s and 1960’s TV shows like Get Smart and Dick Van Dyke. Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Bewitched, Mad Men, Ball room dancing, with an 18 piece jazz band. Rat Pack, Benny Goodman Count Basie. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Solo piano bluesy lounge piece for relaxed, chilled out background candlelight dinner or cocktail mood setting. Dimly lit smoky pub winding down for the night. Emotional and catchy light jazz with feeling. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Dinner" tells of a dinner party in which some guests have different diet restrictions. Pretty real and pretty hilarious! Freddie can't eat dairy goods... Sally is off of desserts now.... No cheese in the casserole... It goes on and on with food issues. Mixed Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
A beautiful and emotional version of this traditional Irish classic, performed with Irish flute (tin whistle, penny whistle), violin, warm acoustic guitar, cello and piano. Danny Boy is a traditional Irish folk song, sublime in its wistful beauty, stirring up images of the Irish fields and shores. A, Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
Atmospheric and nostalgic, acoustic Americana ballad. Dobro over acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, bass and ride cymbals. Equal Folk & Country influences, all acoustic. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
American / patriotic style track with strings and trumpet. Dignity, honor, freedom, values, and a slightly military style arrangement. Available with or without marching snare drums. Proud, pride, regal. Americana. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
A charming love song reminiscent of the 1930's. Do You Believe in Love? croons that question for your romantic scene, character exposition, honeymoon, vacation, wedding scene, proposal, first date. Romance and candlelight. Remember When Harry Met Sally? Casablanca? This tune sets the mood! Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Spirited Train rhythm track for documentary featuring trains as bed track or opening/ closing credits; choo choo companion song for grownups or children's program alike; Serious finger picking skill on display but a good basic melody beautifully produced with ever so subtle ambient effect background, Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Upbeat fun 40's cue with swinging big band orchestra including sweet strings and brilliant brass with dynamite soaring ending, perfect for 40's/50's era promos, or segue from one scene to the next, gangsters, World War II, swing jazz, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Another suitable title is Hell's or Diabolical march. Military band with the sound of chains, anvils, steam, slave sighs and demonical choir. Preparing to war/Making weapon/Go to war. Great for Military/Action/Sci-Fi/Historical film, Documentary, Movie trailer, Video Game, Instrumental, Military, Military March
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
An energetic and emotional jazz swing tune filled with excitement and adventure featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Bright chirpy track, ideal for a comedy chase scene. This track features real Clarinet, Guitar and double bass. It has a French European feel about it. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
A very mellow and encouraging jazz swing feel with a medium to slow tempo perfect for the anticipation of a wonderful future event featuring fretless bass lead, acoustic guitar, piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, 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
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
Classic swing-time acoustic jazz, Nice and easy-going, yet positive and happy, piano jazz, Retro jazz feel, with drums, upright bass and acoustic piano, Acoustic guitar solo from 40 seconds, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Upbeat 1940's jazz ballad. Features piano bass and drums with male vocalist. A song about being hopelessly in love and how the singer's feelings and emotions are in the total control of his lover. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Traditional jazz trio. Laidback and breezy light jazz piece with brush drums, piano, upright bass. Cool and slick with a lazy feelgood factor. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Happy and Uplifting Electro-Swing with a melodic and positive sax, funny feeling. Retro style electro swing with double bass, guitar, groovy beat. From the swing era smoky dance halls of prohibition America, to the electro swing clubs of today- Swing jazz excellent for fashion, Tv commercials, Instrumental, Jazz, Electro Swing
positive happy energetic fun joyous spirited lively celebratory catchy memorable retro 1940's 1950's Ala Bob Wills Texas Swing love song male vocal and fiddle based ensemble great for mall music dancing scenes soundtrack movie trailer feature and background music and live performance cowboy hats, Male Vocals, Country, Western Swing
Classic, doom-laden, blues with attitude, Historical sounding, authentic / genuine blues guitar from a bygone era, Think 'O Brother Where Art Thou'; history / retro, perhaps New Orleans / Southern / probibition era, depression era, or older, Dobro / Blues guitars,, Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Celebrate Xmas like the Mad Men.... a retro, sexy, slightly jazzy rendition of a holiday classic with a breathy, no-lyric female voice in the lead, Female Vocals, Christmas, Big Band Vocals
Sort of scary, possibly kind of campy classic old school Halloween music with all the expected trimmings. High pitched thermin, weird organ sounds are all here for your amusement. Kookiness is added free of charge. Instrumental, Horror, Theremin music
From Alex Jenkins "Omega Jam Session", 2008.
Very bouncy jazz improvisation. Great for commercial, or advertisement. 30's film, memory of a era gone by. Short and sweet. Much expression & rhythmical. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz (pending cat.)
Music for film noir, jazz or dance clubs, private investigation scenes involving the underworld, detectives, gangsters and shady characters with trench coats and fedoras... this is it! Cooking show music for food network, corporate advertisements, dancing, commercials and game shows. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Acoustic jazz guitar, bass and synth track with a lyrical melody theme that draws on the traditional jazz standard ballad vibe. Electronically treated vocals adding modern cutting-edge textures to fulfill the tasteful design. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Upbeat solo stride piano reminiscent of silent film accompaniment, suggested for underscoring of vintage film sequences, historic settings, period scenes and nostalgic slideshows. Key of G to A to G, 140 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
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