In the late 1940's and 1950's cool jazz evolved directly from bop. Essentially it was a mixture of bop with certain aspects of swing that had been overlooked or temporarily discarded. Dissonances were smoothed out, tones were softened, arrangements became important again and the rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Because some of the key pacesetters of the style (many of whom were studio musicians) were centered in Los Angeles, it was nicknamed "West Coast Jazz." Some of the recordings were experimental in nature (hinting at classical music) while some overarranged sessions were bland but in general this was a viable and popular style. By the late 1950's hard bop from the East Coast ...
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This beautiful mellow jazz composition features smooth tenor sax and flute. With it's sophisticated arrangement imagine kicking your feet up on the most comfortable couch and relaxing with your favorite drink, book or person to this tune. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool grooving funky swing jazz track that features a muted trumpet theme, acoustic piano, upright bass, flutey synth and strong drums. Great sassy feel, hot retro style smooth yet intense. For underscores, romantic scenes, film, tv, radio play, promos, hip lifestyles, radio play background music, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A Gypsy jazz tune featuring piano with acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, drums and marimba. Here's a tune trying to be serious but has too much fun lurking within the melody. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Just trying to get from point A to point B in incredibly difficult nowadays, featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool, swinging and relaxed retro style Jazz quartet influenced by Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz and Paul Desmond. Features Alto Sax, Piano, Upright Bass and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool and classy Jazz featuring piano, trumpet, saxophone, upright bass and drums. Great for adding some vintage elegance to any project. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Acoustic, swing jazz track, featuring positive and optimstic mood. Suitable as a music background, comedy tune, or music for fun scenes. Available with or without the "doop doop" type vocals. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A fun and swingin', classic jazz combo track. Lighthearted, fun, and cheeky, with a toe-tapping rhythm and a catchy melody. Perfect for kids' films, romcoms, comedies, and a boy-meets-girl bar scene. Big city nostalgia. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Laid back hip sound of the traditional Jazz Quartet with Tenor sax and Piano Trio. Easy listening like that of an outdoor Jazz Festival or lounging around at a summer pool party with friends and family. Cocktail Lounge, Dinning, Film and Television, In store, Outdoor Cafe, Resorts, Hotels. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Modern Jazz mid tempo piece in the tradition of Sax Men like Joe Henderson and or Dexter Gordon. Swinging in straight fours or Two Count to add some flavor, like adding seasoning to your favorite dish. Film and or Television instrumental, Jazz Clubs, Internet, Corporate, In store, Hotels, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Medium tempo relaxing Jazz track featuring Sax, Upright Bass, and Guitar. In memory of my beautiful nephew who left us to soon but who will alway be remembered. Trio must for a laid back affair Film and or Television background instrumental, Jazzy Night Club, In store, Retail, Internet. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Aggressive in it's own right, mid to up tempo Cool Jazz track with a bite, Tenor Sax leads the ensemble of traditional Jazz Quartet formatting, Bouncy and Positive, Energetic and straight forward musical sound bed for late night after hours club scenes, Film and Television, Commercial Ads, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark and rainy city streets in a Film Noir setting. This Cool Jazz instrumental features brush drums, finger snaps, upright bass, piano, horns, with trumpet and alto sax on the melody. Has a classic retro sound to it with jazz changes with a bit of dissonance. Very alluring, hip, and cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool big city blues featuring glitchy Lo-Fi Vibes, Hammond Organ and smooth haunting horns. After-hours bar, Background music, laid-back urban lounge, cigar or champagne bar, sexy adult clubs, vintage shops, retro lingerie or lifestyle advert, jazz club documentaries, flashbacks. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A supremely smooth and hip jazz track with a very happy overall feeling to it. Perfect for any project that is looking for that smooth and romantic feeling. Sounds like Miles Davis. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Fun 1950s styled Jazz band featuring Trumpet, light drums, Fretless Bass and Brass section. Ideal for a scene from the 1950s downtown Soho club vibe. Think of classic Jazz albums such as "A Kind Of Blue" by Miles Davis, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Fun 1950s styled Jazz band featuring Trumpet, Piano, light drums, Fretless Bass and Brass section. Ideal for a scene from the 1950s downtown Soho club vibe. Think of classic Jazz albums such as "A Kind Of Blue" by Miles Davis. Note there is a less busy nix available, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
1950s cool jazz trumpet ballad, relaxing and warm ballad takes you back to the classic sounds of cat baker and Miles Davis. Perfect for an intimate scene where subtlety and relaxation is key. This track would be perfect for promoting a luxurious lifestyle filled with wonderful amenities. Very sexy! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool jazzy guitar, vibes, upright bass, drums and piano accentuate this bright 5/4 time jazz piece. Reminiscent of the classic Take 5 by Dave Brubeck, this modern 5/4 swing tune is filled with melody, harmony and rhythm creating subtle moments of joy and tension. Sounds like Milt Jackson Terry Gibbs, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
From the album, Acoustica released in 2019. Terra Umbra means dark earth in Spanish. This composition is in a Brazilian style. It takes inspiration into the works of the great guitar player Baden Powell. A dark rhythm pattern drives the whole track. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
From the album, Acoustica released in 2019. The track starts in a counterpoint between the guitar and the double bass going to the Brazilian middle part, then finishing in a quiet and nostalgic mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A track from the album Acoustica released in 2019. After the Cap Horn, the sailors go back to Europe, pushed by the trade winds. Warm and soft, they symbolize the return to civilization. A strong Latin feel drives this track finishing with an hot Cuban- South American gimmick. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
From the album, Acoustica released in 2019. Spanish people love nicknames. Mica is one of those, meaning Dominica. This track is a strong melody easy to retains and sing along with. Mandolin is added in the middle part to accentuate the romantic Latin feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
From the album, Acoustica released in 2019. A meditative composition that inspires introspection. On a steady double bass, the acoustic guitar plays strange chords and intriguing melodies. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This is an instrumental lite Blues piano tune with some vocal support and flute. The BPM is 120 so it's moving at a nice comfortable pace. Could work weel in a quiet lounge setting for sync. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Piano over clarinets, classical guitar, upright bass, Wurlitzer piano and drums. Quirky in that is stops and goes every 8 bars which makes it different and cool. Great for a light hearted crime scene in film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Mo Blues is Clarinet and Classical Guitar playing unison lines over Piano and Electric guitar over electric guitar, bass and drums. Very cool jazzy blues. Later on piano takes the leas over the clarinet and guitar lines then electric guitar chimes in. Great for a cool scene in a film or tv show. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Bohemian Blues is tenor sax and classical guitar lines over electric guitar, organ, Wurlitzer, tongue drum and drums. It is beatnik like with unison bluesy jazzy lines and vintage organ sounds. Good for period club scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Rain for the Dry is electric guitar, Wurlitzer pianos, keyboard bass and drums. The pianos play a cool chord sequence while the electric guitar bluesy riffs over the groove. Good for jazz radio, restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The Village is clarinet, tenor saxes, piano, upright bass sample and brushes drums. Saxes play harmony lines under a clarinet lead. Good for late night lounge, restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dinosaur Meteor is clarinets, pianos, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums. Piano and one clarinet play a melodic line throughout while another piano and acoustic guitar play rhythm then soon a lead clarinet improvises for the rest of the song. Good for jazz radio, restaurant, cafe or business. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Swinging, bluesy jazz trio track featuring guitar, Hammond organ and drums. A toe-tapping cool vibe that invokes a nightclub or cocktail scene. Works well with urban, high class party scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool, swinging jazz trio featuring guitar, upright bass and drums. A straight ahead, old school vibe with a slick melody and solos. Works well with any type of nightclub, bar, restaurant scene. Also perfect for a theme song, or opening and closing credits. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A swinging bluesy track featuring guitar and upright bass. The grove is bouncy with a straight ahead jazz vibe. A toe-tapping medium/fast tempo. Perfect for club, restaurant, cafe scenes. Would work well with opening or closing credits. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A breezy, cool jazz track featuring guitar and upright bass. The sparseness of the duo reveals a buoyant pulse, engaging melody and strong soloing. A perfect soundtrack to a Saturday night club scene or Sunday morning chillout. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An elegant jazz trio of piano, drums and upright bass performing a classy swingin' tune. Perfect uses could include: background music for a dinner or classy event, background music in a coffee shop/coffee house, a gathering of sophisticated people or a general smooth/casual scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An elegant jazz trio of piano, drums and upright bass performing a classy swingin' tune. Perfect uses could include: background music for a dinner or classy event, background music in a coffee shop/coffee house, a gathering of sophisticated people or a general smooth/casual scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An elegant jazz trio of piano, drums and upright bass performing a classy swingin' tune. Perfect uses could include: background music for a dinner or classy event, background music in a coffee shop/coffee house, a gathering of sophisticated people or a general smooth/casual scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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