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.
Retro driving big band jazz vocal ala McGuire sisters and Andrew sisters. Great for jitterbug dance scene in a movie or tv show. Great for corporate branding advertisements and commercials. Great for opening or closing credits and a movie trailer. Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
uptempo positive very cool story song about a bookie in Paducah Kentucky who liked to Boogie. It uses humor and detailed descriptive actions and images. The groove is retro boogie Woogie with a jump piano and horns. Great for commercials, movie and television features background use mall music radio, Female Vocals, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
bright spirited lively toe tapping attention grabbing edgy jitterbug fun animated rhythmic nostalgic retro Hip jive up tempo swing song Great for dancing scene or use in a comedy movie or television show tv advertising opening and closing credits internet radio mall music ringtones phone hold music, Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
positive bouncy rhythmic fun campy quirky energetic driving snappy hip jazzy bluesy boogie Woogie fast uptempo bright swinging big band jive retro female vocals ala the McGuire Sisters with jazz band ensemble perfect for internet radio corporate mall music ringtones phone hold music film trailer, Female Vocals, Rock, Boogie Rock
entertaining fast paced bold brash purposeful uptempo motivational confrontational sprightly bright quirky campy funny spirited whimsical humorous swinging wild tequila night Mexico great for romantic comedy mall music internet radio ringtones phone hold music advertising road trip restaurant, Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
James Bond heads back to the 60's for some pure detective drama! "Manhunt" is an Mid-Tempo, Mystery Thriller theme with a little of everything - Rock, Orchestra, Electronica. Perfect for that spy / thriller mood. Instrumental, Action, Impending Electro-Orch
James Bond meets Mike Hammer - pure detective drama! "Midnight Rendezvous" is an Mid-Tempo, Mystery Thriller theme with a little of everything - Rock, Orchestra, Electronica. Perfect for that spy / thriller mood. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
Put on your straw hat and jump in the Model-T. Capture the spirit of days gone by with this nostalgic track, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a happy upbeat vintage sound. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Clarinet
Step back in time with this nostalgic track that is a sentimental journey to a by-gone era, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a heartwarming vintage sound. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Put on your straw hat and jump in the Model-T. Capture the spirit of days gone by with this nostalgic track, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a happy upbeat vintage sound. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Reminiscent of the 78 rpm classic delta blues recordings of the 1920's-40's complete with phonograph scratches. Ragtime acoustic guitar and male vocals set up the satirical political commentary perfectly. Relevant then and even more relevant today. Add a little spice and controversy to a documentary, Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
Grab your Tuxedos! This elegant, feel good jazz track has all the sophistication of a penthouse cocktail party. Superb musicianship with the clarinet and trumpet. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
Action adventure galore! This tune is performed by REAL musicians, the Lake County Symphony Orchestra to be precise. This cue is perfect for establishing shots, transitional, psychological realizations, reality checks or character epiphanies. Your film deserves the best and real music always wins! Instrumental, Action, Theme Superhero
Smooth, elegant, relaxing medium speed swing with Electric Piano, Piano, Double Bass and Drum. Perfect for hotel lounge, travel shows, cooking shows, web series, elevator, restaurant, cafe, ringtone, animation, documentary and relaxing background music. After all, just chillin ya know. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A rhythmic swing track featuring vibraphone and guitar. Upbeat & happy with a continental flavour, this jazz track would be ideal for a holiday program/production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Classy Vaudeville style swing jazz track. Short guitar intro welcomes live brass & horns in this fun, exciting piece. Welcome to the world of glamor and glitz, high society, elan, and attitude. Get your dancing shoes, top hat and cane out to join the soiree. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Classic swing quartet featuring all real instruments.Clarinet,guitar,bass and drums combine to great effect on this nostalgic bluesy jazz piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Lively and jazzy piano gets your foot tapping. Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commercials, and others. This soundsc, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A quirky jazz swing shuffle filled with twists and turns featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A peaceful, tender melody featuring jazz piano enhanced with strings.. Leisurely and atmospheric creating a dreamlike mood. Could work well for travel and holiday trips as well as natural history programmes. Would suit fashion and cosmetic promotions as well as luxury goods. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
Traditional two song Christmas instrumental medley featuring “Deck The Halls” and “Joy To The World” at a brisk tempo. Acoustic guitars and quality orchestral background accompaniment make this Old World medley timelessly appropriate for the holidays. Feel good happy festive energetic celebrative, Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
Grab your fedora and throw on that overcoat, Bogey. Jazz trio. Piano, bass, drums. Great background for a scene where the gumshoe or gangster walks into a lounge or nightclub. Loopable. A variation is available, where the music sounds like it's coming out of an old radio. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A quaint old style piano rag which evokes images of the circus, Lion tamers, Clowns, and the Flying Trapeze. Filtered to give it a "nostalgic" sound. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Oldies
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
Plucked instruments with Horn and Sea waves pad. Perfect for dreaming themes. Take you into a field full of hope and glory. A glimmer of expectation and freedom. The viewer can see through a lot of joy and happiness. Suitable also for Sci-Fi themes. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
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
Laid back and easy listening pop jazz style ballad with soulful female vocals. Sounds like Katie Melua. Features classy piano, smooth strings, double bass and breathtaking saxophone. A nostalgic trip down memory lane, good for images of beauty, relaxation, dreams, fantasy, romance, lounge singer, Female Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
A powerful and energetic bossa nova filled with courage and confidence featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A mellow and contented jazz swing tune with a confident and relaxed feel featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Laid-back and relaxing, 'Lounge Jazz'. For a cool and sophisticated atmosphere, a dimly lit smokey lounge bar, dressed for dinner, sipping a cocktail with a cigarette holder in one hand. Features a grand piano, double bass & brush drum kit. Perfect for commercials, drama and documentary. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A cute big band track that would be great for documentary or corporate. A take off of a popular big band tune. After a powerful intro, a duet between the clarinet and baritone sax sets the pace for its explosive, Basie-like ending with screaming brass and screeching solo trumpet to its conclusion. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Smooth and sophisticated Jazz for a night out on the town or an urban panorama. Romantic Drama, Romcom, bar club lounge, new romance. Easy, carefree, alluring, chic and chilled. Limo cruising, hot new car commercial, jazz club, wine bar, catwalk, high fashion. Youthful contemporary sweet fun. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A retro jazz waltz with a smoky, classic vibe. Think 1930’s and 1940’s, gangsters, and speakeasies. Lush jazz chords and a surprising melody play over drums and bass that are swinging hard. Great for a retro party scene, dark club, detective theme, or anything requiring a jazzy ambiance. Instrumental
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
The day is sunny as you take a relaxing stroll to your favorite French Cafe. Use this lovely track for commercials, comedies, cooking shows, cartoons, & travel shows. Use it to bring charm to film characters or to instill a blissful mood. It really will fit a multitude of uses. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Authentic old-time two-beat that swings in the style of the roaring twenties! This fun track has smokin' guitar solos (:20, 1:00), trombone melodies, strummin' acoustic guitar, upright bass, piano and drums. Louie Armstrong, Steamboat Willie, Pete Fountain, Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Dukes of Dixieland, Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
A quirky and nostalgic, orchestral 1940's / 1950's pastiche with more than a hint of cheese. Perfect for ironic and comical underscores or vintage purposes, Instrumental, Comedy, Novelty Songs
A very relaxed and mellow jazz swing tune with a carefree attitude featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, vibes and drums with brushes. Not a care or worry in the world. Perfect to create a very positive and secure background without any suspected negative happenings. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Spring In The Step - A light and joyful orchestral piece with a hint of nostalgia. Similar to the music used in the film 'Chocolat' and retaining that carefree, feelgood mood. Relaxed, happy, enjoying simple pleasures. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Traditional jazz song written in the style of the small jazz combo groups of the 1950's. Imagine an old smokey night club in the inner city. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Playful, flirtatious medium fast speed Bossa Nova music with a great variety of loop edits. Perfect for TV commercials, marketing promo business, travel shows, romantic comedy, corporate videos, documentary, web series, animations, elevator, restaurant, cafe, relaxing background music. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
This is probably one of the most serious and somber Christmas carols ever written. Also known as "Lully Lullay" and other titles, this arrangement features four classical nylon-string guitars. Perfect for quiet, poignant, reflective scenes. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Guitar
COOL Medium Swing nostalgic JAZZ ROMANTIC BALLAD with male vocal and small combo. Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Michael Buble. Classic, timeless, retro, vintage or current cabaret. Electric bass, drums, guitar. Male Vocals
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