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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An energetic and melodic jazz swing tune with a lively and crisp drummer with great brush work. Features also piano, acoustic bass, vibes and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A secretive and plotting swing tune that worries about everything, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An energized smooth jazz tune with a quirky and funky drummer that morphs back and forth into straight ahead jazz and features piano, acoustic bass, drums, electric piano and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sad and lonely tune with a very deliberate tempo and phrasing containing comedic undertones featuring piano, electric bass, mandolin, alto flute, drums and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Some people are small but can surely get the job done with the best of 'em, featuring piano, guitar, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A straight ahead jazz tune with its own set of instructions for musical satisfaction, the real deal, featuring piano, acoustic bass, electric piano and kickin' drummer with big ears. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Track can be used for film and T.V. underscore and commercial PA system broadcast. A warm ballad with acoustic piano, drum kit and bass. A melodic melody with a smooth swing ambiance ala Bill Evan's style. String pads sweeten the song along with vibraharp and acoustic guitar on the melody. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool take on Dave Brubeck's Take Five! A smooth and sexy jazz track in 5/4 time signature with cool jazz brush drums, and a powerful piano bass jazzy riff. Great for jazz bars, jazz clubs, and for evoking that cool jazz sound of the 30s and 40s. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Spring Leaves Full Mix. Cool jazz music with jazz piano, walking double bass lines, and swinging jazz drums. Great for jazz documentaries, or films about the roaring 20s. 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
Cool smooth jazz featuring upright bass, vibraphones, piano, flute and trumpet. This piece gives the feeling of a suave, smooth operator on the move. Would work well with crime dramas, commercials, advertising, detective stories and mysteries. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz acoustic instrumental track,happy and Lively.usefull for backgrounds,corporate or for Commercials/TV themes and sitcom.Nightclub time. Advertise radio tv web broadcast fashion, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A swinging, quirky, dissonant, 12 tone-ish modern jazz composition for quintet featuring thoughtful, introspective solos form guitar & tenor sax. Inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk, Andrew Hill, 1960's Miles Davis Quintet, Ron Carter, Woody Shaw, Dave Douglas, Joe Henderson, etc. Great for TV. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth, cool and sophisticated swing jazz. Takes you right there into a dimly lit, smoke-filled lounge, frequented by shady characters in rain macs. Has an air of playful intrigue and mystery. Perfect for drama and comedy through to commercials. Main and underscore commercial length mixes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Relaxed and charming Swing Jazz. Very smooth and laid back, sipping cocktails in the coolest lounge around. Features walking double bass and brush kit rhythm with piano, vibes and jazz guitar. Perfect for commercials, for products and services that ooze with style and confidence. Cuts and mixes, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Super-Cool smooth lounge jazz. Late night, smokey bar-room, very laid-back and easy going four-piece jazz combo featuring electric piano, grand piano, double bass & brushed drum kit. Perfect for radio and television commercials requiring a cool sophisticated feel. Various mixes 60's and 30's, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth Jazz Ballad: Piano Version! Jazz club or blues lounge background music. Smooke room or Jazz era reflections. Bluesy jazz piano and electric piano, upright jazz bass, and jazz drums with some trumpet. Cool jazzy ambience for various use. ALSO SEE THE FULL VERSION 1, WITH BRASS SECTION! 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
50's style traditional jazz ballad. Laid back and cool, with a sultry touch, featuring piano, acoustic bass, drums, acoustic guitar, and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Slow: Right out of the 1940s and 50s, this deeply pensive and moody number conjures up a dimly-lit lounge, a quiet corner table, and smoky candlelight. The smooth guitar improvisations are masterfully executed on an authentic Gibson L5. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A very easy going and relaxed jazz swing tune with a slight reggae backbeat, the perfect soundtrack for an adventure featuring piano, guitar, bass, vibes, accordion and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A little mysterious like someone with hidden talents and abilities that surprise, featuring piano, guitar, vibes, drums and bass. 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
Traditional acoustic jazz piece with a subtle yet driving feel with piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A mysterious yet fun two-beat jazz swing tune that creates a desire for the unexpected things in life, with piano, bass, drums, vibes and guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A two-beat jazz swing melody that floats thru the air supported by a magical rhythm with acoustic guitar, piano, bass and drums. 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
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
