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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Hauntingly beautiful and slightly mysterious with a humorous side, this sultry jazz swing tune is full of ambiguity, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This jazzy blues cue will make great underscore for many scenes, from smoky bar room to detective story to even dramedies, as there is a bit of a playful vibe in the track. There is an upright bass and brush drums backing the piano. It will also make a cool track for any upscale commercial project! Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
A slow, lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. An impressionist style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. A late romantic style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
CHILL GROOVE: Minor blues swing instrumental featuring clean electric guitar, accompanied by electric piano, upright bass and brush drums. The guitar plays a theme, improvises and then returns to the theme, the ensemble ends together. Relaxed 60's cool jazz feel, cool jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Laid back straight ahead Cool Jazz track Feature Guitar, Synth Guitar, Bass and Drums. Dedicated to a very beautiful women I had the the pleasure of meeting. Jazzy Lounge, Jazz Clubs, Hotels, Chill Out, Cable Radio, Commercial, Corporate, On Hold, Retail, In Store. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool 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
SLOW GUITAR JAM: Bluesy, mellow, blues piece with a loose swing, featuring electric guitar on the lead melody. The accompaniment consists of upright bass, brush drums, piano and some synth swells. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Vintage mellow Jazz featuring Vibes and a simple strumming guitar. Some percussive beats to give it a gentle dancing feel. This instrumental is a perfect light and bouncy underscore for commercials with dialogue, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Quirky jazz piece that features tenor sax, vibes, piano, and synth. For the unexpected, peculiar or the oddball. Works well for a surreal night scene for the bizarre beatnik hipster. Crime drama, The Detective. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Upbeat whimsical waltz that features flute, piano, and vibes. Perfect for background play for a romantic dinner, relaxing, or luxury automobile ride. Great for romance, travel channel, upscale commercial play. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A haunting and mysterious jazz swing with many interesting twists and turns featuring piano, flute, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Moody free style guitar and piano Jazz full of emotion, Wandering the city streets with all life passing you by, high rise cityscape at night, thinking about difficult decisions love, regret, hope, following clues trying to work it all out. Cool chilled Jazz for deep thoughts Improvised live feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cocktails, smoky bars, images of a black and white city at night. This 50s, 60s cool jazz track is a moderate tempo instrumental swing track featuring brush drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, guitar, with flute on the melody. Very smooth sounding, great for film noir. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Beautiful Smooth Waltz Featuring Trumpet, Guitar and Piano. Gorgeous Melody and Solos. Great for Romantic settings including Documentaries, Travel Shows and Film Background Music Romantic, groovy lounge jazz instrumental with any wedding/cocktail party/celebratory feel! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very motivational and relaxed jazz swing tune with a hint of something great to come, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Traditional Jazz quartet consisting of piano, acoustic bass, drums with brushes and a muted trumpet. Laid back slick vibe, Miles Davis feel. Smokey by upscale jazz cub vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz quartet performs fluently on this cool blues. The bass line is intriguing and seductive, then the piano meanders with a charming improvised solo. Features piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A mid tempo jazz blues perfect for that laid back hound dog out on the porch, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A stealthy and deceptive medium tempo jazz swing tune perfect for the procrastinator, with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Traditional acoustic jazz piece with a subtle yet driving feel with piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Vintage sounding Jazz with that cool, breezy and swinging groove of 50's and 60's ensembles. Great for films, documentaries and commercials. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A floating jazz swing tune with funky rhythmic undertones perfect for the treasured things of life, featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Sometimes our focus is sharp and we rise to the occasion although in a casual manner, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, ukulele, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very commanding and authoritative melody keeps things in order and moving along quite nicely at an accelerated pace, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A warm and friendly jazz tune with a double-time swing feel that exudes the confidence people have in a close friend, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate and firm medium-tempo jazz swing that motivates slightly, featuring acoustic guitar, piano, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A blazing and burning straight ahead jazz tune hanging on the very edge of disaster and somehow surviving, with piano, bass, drums, guitar and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A relaxed and very cool feel with piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. No matter what life throws at you, look to the bright side. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A straight ahead jazz tune with it's own set of instructions for dissatisfaction in real life, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, vibes and kickin drummer with big ears. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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