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.
An elegant jazz ballad featuring lush, poignant lyrics by a female singer with a most beautiful voice. Cues and interludes for Sex In The City, Soap Operas and Films depicting the realization the affair is over. Heartbroken but moving on, making changes to go forward, Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
This happy, snappy, feel-good song is actually a Thanksgiving song, but can be used throughout the winter holiday season. Featuring a solo grand piano, this cheery song would put a smile on Ebenezer Scrooge's face. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Chic & graceful swing jazz track. Laid back guitar, bass & banjo backing with sultry muted trombone solo. Dark undertones, seductive manners, a smooth charmer track, sets the mood for a high society ambiance from the word go. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
"Oh, Lady be Good!" is a 1924 (see 1924 in music) song by George and Ira Gershwin. The song was introduced by Walter Catlett in the Broadway show, Lady, Be Good!, written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, and the Gershwin brothers, starring Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire. It ran for 330 performances. Male Vocals, Jazz, Cabaret, George Gershwin
What's New Year's Eve without this classic song? This version features piano and sparkling glockenspiel bells. Pop the champagne. Cheers! Instrumental, Themes, New Years Music
Gypsy Jazz in the style of guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Feature an Acoustic Guitar quartet accompanied by Accordion, Acoustic Bass, and Brush Snare. Simple, uptempo swing track. Perfect backing track for commercials, or film depicting the 30's and 40's. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Sleigh bells! Piano! Glockenspiel! They're ready to usher in the season, along with that guy in the red suit, Santa. This favorite American Christmas classic was originally made famous by Gene Autry. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Gentle piano piece with a hint of mystery. Very rhythmic with sad parts as well as happy parts. Perfect piano track for silent movies, kid videos and time lapses. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Dark, brooding, snare drum cadence, triangle and brass round out this military march music. Perfect for war documentaries, video games or any military production. Instrumental, Military, Orchestral Epic
This popular piece has been used in countless commercials over the years. This version is done on a simple, innocent music box. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Music Boxes
Bubbly, happy-go-lucky German waltz on solo accordian. Joyful and fun, imagine the countryside in Austria: mountains, grazing cows and a babbling brook. Lighthearted celebratory feel, like dancing in the sunshine at a beer-drinking festival. Good for comical effects. Instrumental, European, Germany
Great Movie Trailer for epic, exotic Indiana Jones action adventure thriller. Mysterious female chanting, as poisonous snakes escape from the tomb of the Pharoah. Indigenous percussion, snakes rattling and hissing. Haunting & erotic. Sand dunes, desert spying, drug runners, harem, OPEC, nomads. Female Vocals, Middle East, Egypt
A gentle and cozy version of this beautiful, lilting carol performed on four nylon-string guitars for a different touch. Homespun, simple, and nostalgic feel. As sweet as pumpkin pie! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
A lovely, graceful new age-type solo piano based on the classical 3/4 time piece "Nocturne In E-Flat" by Claude Debussy. Dreamy, peaceful, meditative, flowing. Great background music for classy restaurants or wedding scenes. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Frederic Chopin
Cool swingin' Sax opens ,then guitars and horn section follows
upbeat&peppey, perfect for game show or commercial, Instrumental, Action, Theme RnB Retro Kitsch
A FUNNY LITTLE SONG ABOUT THE JOYS OF PLAYING THE UKULELE. A radical surprise in advertising. Try it for your toothpaste advert. Or even selling real estate. The bigger the product, the more ukulele players you need. Male Vocals, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Haunting female vocals with minimal indigenous percussion, mysterious and longing. Perfect for Japanese documentary, branding, travel, Globe Trekker or PBS Special on life in Japanese villages and the hinterlands. Backing for CNN or other TV broadcast footage. Female Vocals, Japanese, Japan
A bouncy theme performed by gypsy guitar, took back by jazz violin and supported by Spanish trumpet, spoons and splash cymbals. Perfect for comedy, western, road movie, candid camera, reality-TV, promo, travels and holyday, speed motion and funny scenes, old times, 1940's style. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
They are at it again! Tom chases Jerry, Spike punches Tom, Jerry plans revenge, ad nauseam... cartoonish orchestral track, featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, piano, drums and the typical wacky percussion. Great for anything that involves a cat chasing a mouse... but not only that;-), Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
A very young girl is used and dumped by a corrupt older man. Exquisite soulful girl vocal fronts a 60s Motown combo. Swings like a 60s/contemporary UK track but with a wicked taste of dark comedy. In the style of Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Adele, Dionne Bronfield. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
Enjoy this big band jazz arrangement of the classic and traditional Christmas carol "Angels we have Heard on High". The festive and swinging mood will inspire feelings and images of the holiday season. This music is well suited for commercials, advertising, TV and mobile ads, YouTube videos and more, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
Enjoy this jazz arrangement of the classic and traditional Christmas carol "Hark the Herald Angel Sing". The festive and swinging mood will inspire feelings and images of the holiday season. This music is well suited for commercials, advertising, TV ads, mobile ads, YouTube videos, and much more. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Fantastic atmosphere manouche style. The introduction is dreamy and romantic and grow in virtuosity and rhythmic guitar and violin, Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
A beautiful Hungarian-Gypsy piece for Guitars, Cello, Strings, Bass and Zither. Highly evocative of scenes involving old Europe, the Eastern Bloc, pre-war life, European Jewish culture, romance, better times, old cities, rural life and rich culture. The music you might hear in an Hungarian cafe. Instrumental, East European, Hungary
Mid-Tempo Cha Cha, Dancing Under the Stars, Big Band, Grand Ballroom, Sophisticated, High Society, Awards Dinner, 50's 60's Good old Days Ozzie & Harriet, Archie Bunker Sinatra, Rat Pack, Piano, Accordion, Brass Section, This song was used in the ABC TV Film "When Billie Beat Bobby" Tennis Match Fun, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Ring in the New Year with this majestic and stately version of "Auld Lang Syne," featuring carillon steeple bells. Big and bold, these tower bells say "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Instrumental, Themes, New Years Music
original gypsy jazz vals style manouche, vals musette, played by 2 acoustic guitars, very melodic, simple harmony, romantic melody. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Delightful & charming upbeat 30s swing jazz track with a captivating clarinet lead. Swirling joyfully, carefree and happy to be alive. Elegant tea parties, entry at the Ritz, glamorous and glitzy affairs, soirees and parties Light hearted joie de vivre track. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
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, Cartoon, Cartoon Orchestral Retro
Crazy Benny Hill style big band track with Sax lead. Comedy chase scene feel. Wholesome enjoyment and fun, with the racing melody, the twang of the banjo and the feel of crazy chaotic laughter! Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental
This is a cool jazzy version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Recorded with some of the top jazz musicians in the world. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
Lovely romantic String Orchestra with a beautiful melody & sweeping lines throughout that climax into a dynamic ending. Excellent background for dramatic movie scene or TV or opening Theme. Reminiscent of Somewhere in Time John Barry. Elegant emotional sophisticated tender. Sentimental & mysterious, Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Epic Dramatic & Dark string orchestra. Moody & haunting melody with a feel perfect for reflective moments. Somber, a certain sadness, loss, for what could have been. Big Hollywood Movie TV drama flashbacks, end of an affair; saying goodbye, staring over. Cautious, sentimental melancholy but hopeful, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
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
Beautiful, romantic orchestral piece, reminiscing of Hollywood's golden age, enveloping us with with a very dense, colorful and warm melody. SWeeping strings, Chaplin's City Lights, romance, pain, nostalgia, memories, love, grand dreams, arriving in America, wistful Piano Dolente by Valérie Delaney, Instrumental, Classical, Classical
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
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