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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Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This cool jazz noir style track takes you back in time to the detective stories of the 40's and 50's. Features sultry piano, laid back double bass, jazzy guitar licks, magical flute and light brushes. Works well in moody scenes featuring dark streets, smokey cafe's, private eye, alleyways, New York, 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
Upbeat and playful, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Nice and happy, toe-tapping jazz mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very chilled, relaxing and easy-going jazz tune for piano, bass and drums. Classy, elegant and delicate. Nice lounge jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
CLASSICAL BLUES: Instrumental jazz track featuring hollow body electric guitar on lead, accompanied by brush drums and upright bass. Cool, mellow, 1960's feel with a jazzy swing and a theme in a minor key that resembles classical music with a bluesy edge. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This is the city at night in the film noir world. Foggy, and rainy, walking alone. This Miles Davis influenced jazz piece features brush drums, upright bass, guitar, piano, and that signature muted trumpet sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A retro sounding cool jazz instrumental piece. Black and White movies and TV detective shows. Film Noir. It features brush drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and strings for that classic sound. Big city, rainy streets. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This song is up-beat, luxurious and rich in melodies that will inspire your audience to mingle, conduct business or just relax as they listen. It creates a very upscale, luxurious atmosphere. Guests will be refreshed and happy after listening to these melodies. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Mysterious and spooky jazzy instrumental tune in a 7/8 time signature with harmonic guitar and vibraphone that can fit a TV show project, documentary, movie, informational, drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This track is in the same vein as Miles Davis' recording of Stella By Starlight. Slightly sad and pensive, yet beautiful and expressive. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Some retro cool jazz. Big city, night out on the town hitting the clubs. This jazz instrumental track has all of the elements, brush drums, upright bass, piano, and mellow jazz guitar. Very cool, very hip. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Twilight falls on the city, and the night is about to begin. This Cool Jazz-Waltz has almost a Film Noir vibe to it. Featuring drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, lush strings, and a Miles Davis style trumpet on the lead. Very much in the style of 1950's urban soundtracks. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Upbeat instrumental jazz tune featuring flowing tenor sax and electric guitar melodies. Soaring real horn section, driving drums, groovy bass and keys round out the ensemble. Nice uplifting mood for an L. A. or New York skyline backdrop. Big soulful production great for travel shows and t.v. themes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz trio playing a lean, laid-back groove. Jazz vamp. Piano fills. Early '60's mainstream jazz. Sophisticated, Elegant, Stylish. Sports cars, Gala affairs, Beautiful people, Evening wear, Fancy hotels, Night life, Cocktails, Diamonds. Limousines. Hipsters Beatniks, Uptown/Downtown, Cocktail parties, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
You don't need more than bass and drums to set this cool mood. Clean, up-tempo, funky drums, with an intense, powerful feel. This minimal track is perfect for creating a strong sense of movement and/or excitement. Perfect for productions that require a touch of percussive thrill, and scenes or seque, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark muted trumpet is featured in this classy jazz piece. Warm, vibrant, and jazzy up-tempo track, with wind-section, double bass and light drumbeats. Perfect for productions that require a refined, sophisticated, and sexy backdrop, such as movies, commercials, and TV shows. Great for conveying a mu, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dark muted trumpet is featured in this classy jazz piece. Warm, vibrant, and jazzy up-tempo track, with wind-section, double bass and light drumbeats. Perfect for productions that require a refined, sophisticated, and sexy backdrop, such as movies, commercials, and TV shows. Great for conveying a mu, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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
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
Slow, jazzy electric piano chords with weeping saxophone solo, Painful, sorrowful, dark and regretful, Good for city night scene, Intrigue and unfolding stories,, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Live. Original take on the Jazz standard "Autumn Leaves." Melodies and solos by Piano and Bass. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Beautiful instrumental new age song about the coming spring. Nice sax melody, drums & cool horn sections, sultry, melancholy synth pads & loops. Meditative & serene. Piano brings forth the melting snow in the spring. Majestic, cinematic family, kids or romantic themes, uplifting, nice & sweet as pie, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A stylish, groovy and sensual cool jazz instrumental with a smooth alto sax melody and a sexy sax section. Ultra cool and hip with an urban jazz vibe. Pulsating and modern but with a slight 80's edge to it. Awesome music for any trendy lifestyle or New York art show or investigative show like NCIS. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A gently swinging piano, bass and flute trio plays a sweetly swaying ultra cool jazz track. Nice background music for that relaxed lounge feeling, for romantic moments, peaceful city scenes or hipsters grooving out. Useful for improvisation study. Broadcast ready for all media projects on tv, film, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
(soft rock) flute, acoustic & electric piano, guitar, acoustic bass, congas, drums. Funky fun to dance to, and have a good time. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smokey Jazz Guitar leads a quintet in a cosmopolitan night club. The feel is urban & sophisticated with a hip vibe. Use this track to lend a bit of New York City to your production. It's sophisticated, cool, & hip with an upscale flavor. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Classic cool old school medium swing jazz like the sounds of the blue note label of the 1950's and early 60's. Full track features a muted Miles Davis like trumpet sound along with the rich double bass, brushes on the drum set and piano. Great for film, tv, documentaries, media projects, commericals, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Funny title but a tribute to Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane Alla 50's 60's Jazz blues outside the box with a little bit of bassoon hits instead of traditional brass accentuation giving it an avante-garde feel while remaining compositional. Good for nostalgia TV theme or slutty scene for film60, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
TV Detective cool blues Jazz theme with Guitar lead and Vibe doubling with break on the B section resembling the old time standard blues with complimentary solo's on both instruments while maintaining the blues theme integrity throughout until the surprise humorous ending. Unusual cool light&bluesy, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Great TV or Film theme or Jazz Background music for a fun sitcom or romcom. Light, carefree, upbeat tempo with guitar lead and final chorus doubling with Recorder provides a humorous melodic content that solidifies the melody. Wine bar, cafe, strolling in the park. Laidback, sunny, happy music. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A lounge jazz piano piece in a Bill Evans style. Stir the rocks in your cocktail, take a sip, and sit back and listen. Also available with trumpet. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
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