Also known as Bebop, Bop was a radical new music that developed gradually in the early 1940's and seemed to explode in 1945. Among its key innovators were altoist Charlie "Bird" Parker, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, pianist Bud Powell, drummer Max Roach and pianist-composer Thelonious Monk. The main difference between Bop and Swing is that the soloists engaged in chordal (rather than melodic) improvisation, often discarding the melody altogether after the first chorus and using the chords as the basis for the solo. Bebop jazz was usually performed in small groups and featured extended improvisation.
Bop is characterized by a fast tempo, advanced harmonies and complex chord progress ...
Read More
"After Dark" is a hard-driving, upbeat 1960s-style bebop arrangement that features trombone and baritone saxophone leads backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. A powerful, dominant and aggressive addition to enhance a chase scene in an action/adventure or dramatic film/TV score. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Real saxophone and piano combine with drums in this crazy piece of sax playing. Would make a great underscore to a chase scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
High energy tour de force for classic jazz quintet. Memorable attention getting music for sophisticated youthful commercial or sophisticated urban night life scene for TV or movie. This music screams sophistication! excitement! and energy ! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Twisty and snake like theme featuring real alto saxophone along with electric piano,bass and cymbals.This track would make a great theme tune or underscore to a variety of urban type media. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Happy-go-lucky light jazz piece that has the feel of a sunny summer day. Guitar, flute, and trumpet add the piano stylings similar to the great Vince Guaraldi. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Jazzbo Collins was the radio king of San Francisco in the 50s and 60s. He was cool. He had a goatee when no one else did. "I Done Got to Show you No Stinkun Bages" from the Bogart film was his famous quote. Jazzbo was jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
An upbeat, high-energy, and swinging jazz trio track. Acoustic arrangement featuring live piano, upright bass, and a real drum kit. Ideal for videos, advertisments, background music, workout playlists, podcast introductions, vacation reels. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
This high energy jazz tune elicits a free swinging vibe, and may enhance a scene with spirit and movement. The adventurous saxophone melody pops and punctuates while the rhythm section lays out a dance-able rhythmic background. This full version features piano and drum solos as well. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
This is a jazz song reminiscent of 1940´s- 1950´s classic jazz songs. It is warm and fun. The lyrics are sexy, luring and slightly cartoonish. It spreads a feeling of well-being and good times. It is radio-friendly and will go well for commercial adds and product placements. Female Vocals, Jazz, BebopCaution: Mature Lyrics
Cool, laid back jazz with alternating leads from tenor sax and piano creating a mellow, chilled, atmosphere crossing over the usual boundaries to reach a wider audience, with ideal suitability for Film / TV or Media placements, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A medium tempo jazz composition, written in the bebop jazz style of the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to sharing elements of the bebop and straight ahead styles, this swinging track, with an acoustic piano lead, makes you want to snap your fingers and dance! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A medium tempo jazz composition, written in the bebop jazz style of the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to sharing elements of both styles this swinging track, with an acoustic piano lead, makes you want to snap your fingers and dance! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Happy, quirky track with dual solo Jazz guitars. Cheerful and fun song that builds with a celesta at the end. Great for ads TV/Film with a happy theme, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Groovy dual solo guitar jazz piece. Fun happy piece great for background or source music for animation and easy feeling TV/Film scenes, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
upbeat jazzy, bebop shuffle, guitar driven, ala George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, Errol Garner, works well as intro music, Chicago based bluesy, hip cat feeling tune, smoky bar scenes, bar fights, promotional product music like fast cars and expensive clothes, jewelry, perfume, hotels, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Exciting midtempo jazz with a distinctive lead saxophone, cheerful accompanying organ, groovy upright bass and many drum variations. Good for image films or documentaries. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Playful sounding Jazz track which mediates a positive atmosphere. Sensitive saxophone and strong rhythmical piano in combination with an agile upright bass and energetic drums. Perfect for waiting-loops or image films. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Well tempered, easy going Jazz Colors track with gentle brass in combination with a funky ongan. Sensitive drums and an energetic upright bass are mediating classical New Orleans flair. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Sightseeing at its best in central new york. lets have a pretzel and see the empire state. Light happy and easy uplifting jazz blues with guitar like george benson and hammond and acoustic bass. Suitable for ads, commercials, travel shows games or documentaries. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
