Soul Jazz, which was the most popular jazz style of the 1960's, differs from bebop and hard bop (from which it originally developed) in that the emphasis is on the rhythmic groove. Although soloists follow the chords as in bop, the basslines (often played by an organist if not a string bassist) dance rather than stick strictly to a four-to-the bar walking pattern. The musicians build their accompaniment around the bassline and, although there are often strong melodies, it is the catchiness of the groove and the amount of heat generated by the soloists that determine whether the performance is successful.
Soul Jazz's roots trace back to pianist Horace Silver whose funky style infus ...
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The melody spins in circles and the harmony and rhythm hold it all together featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A very henry mancini style of light romantic theme, violin, tinkly piano with very gentle rhythmic backing, acoustic bass prominence. delightful backing voices towards the end. Melody simple but memorable. A great swish TV theme. Sixties movie theme, great for mad men TV show, beautiful & romantic, Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Totally serene and relaxing, sinking in a pool of tranquil notes... Dreamy stillness and space. Reflective, chilled ultra lounge vibes. Perfect atmosphere and mood for a late night film scene. Fit for luxury retail products, bar /club / restauarant music, a nature program, or chill out Spa. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Jazzy Billie Holiday style vocals mixed with modern electronic & some Flamenco flavour! Sweet beats and a surprise end note. Elegant female chanteuse sings the lush melody and sweet lyrics about falling in love and enjoying romantic evenings at home. Sassy catwalk, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, fashion. Female Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Chillout music with a cool laid-back lounge vibe. Relaxing and atmospheric featuring groovy sounds from Hollywood’s finest studio musicians. Designed for easy listening, upscale ambiance, modern Muzak, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, elevators, cocktail receptions, and environmental atmospheres. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Beautiful Jazz ballad featuring real alto saxophone. Sweet, dreamy, and sophisticated. Relaxing and mellow, this track would provide a great underscore for romantic-orientated media, club scenes, late-night big-city hotel bars. or enjoying a nightcap after a chilled evening. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Check out this smokey track featuring a silky smooth female vocal. Minimal Jazz arrangement... but still remains very dynamic. Sensual urban vibes combine with the late night realizations that things took a wrong turn and it's time to make a change. The perfect track for adult based situations. Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Emotional double bass, percussion, trumpet and rhodes keys deliver a sad and regretful sound with an emotional female lead that is soulful and resonates throughout the entire room. A sad maturity in this track perfect for film/TV bar scenes or contemplative scenes when filled with regret. Female Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Back in the Big Time: Breezy and suave. Horns, wah-wah guitar, hip-hop jazz drums and a groovy bass line to boot. Swing beat. Streetwise and very feel-good. Vocalise on the chorus. Composer: Bjorn Lynne (PRS). Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
You wouldn't believe this is a first take vocals and lyrics improvisation on jazzy backings, but it is. This superb jazz/soul track features an amazing horns and strings section and unmatchable male vocals by Karl Frierson. As soon as you listen to it you'll be flowing on the calming sea! Male Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Shady funky Jazz with a 70s soundtrack feel. Laidback funk groove with jazzy guitar, percussion, piano, upright bass and orchestral string builds creating a slight feeling of tension. Great for tough, cool characters, undercover cops, spies, blaxploitation and urban settings. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Passionate downtempo soul jazz track with Blues influences featuring a magnificent saxophone/sax ensemble, guitar, double bass, percussion and organ, very relaxed and easy. Perfect music for historic movies, 1920s, Film Noir and Gangster movies. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Relaxed, erotic song, funky groove. Downtempo. Uber nu jazz, modern, sizzling electro grooves, lush strings, gentle piano notes. Summer holiday, carefree, beach and sun, rich life styles, romance, limo cruise, new car promo. High fashion shows, Top Model, love story. G minor, 4/4, 90 bpm. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Modern, groovy and smooth down tempo jazzy instrumental semi acoustic and semi electric with Rhodes, mute trumpet, synth pads and leads. Convenient for elegant lounge, kitsch, TV, film, advertisement, commercials, flash web, video, easy listening, hold on music. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
The dance-jazz vibe of these remixes features Omar Sosa piano and marimba riffs, funky clarinet riffs, as well as new vocal and flute elements… all enhanced by the cutting edge approaches of our guest remixers. Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A blend of jazz / fusion, funk, soul and chill-out. Lounge jazz feel, with relaxed but funky drums and bass, and jazzy guitar lines. Emotional, bluesy, breezy grooves. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Sweet music with soprano sax lead and vocal scat, inspired while living in Hawaii in 1999. Light upbeat & elegant with a modern sense of being in a particular place. Ripples of inspiration enjoying Pacific Ocean views. Seaside inn, romance, elegance, happiness joy friendship. Snappy & flirtatious. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Fun, cool, groovy Jazz with a retro 60s feel. Catchy brass and organ hook with swinging drums, upright bass, electric piano and handclaps. For stylish trend setters, first class travelers, high end urban fashionistas and posh party goers. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
60's style Jazz Funk at 117bpm. Fender rhodes piano (w/ solo), B3 organ (w/solo), electric bass & drums. Like the Eucalyptus tree itself, this tune bares many unique twists and turns with a strongly rooted foundation. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Sensual, sexy and romantic smooth jazz/hip-hop electronica underscore with NO LINIER MELODY. Jazz guitar with hypnotic delay, hip bass line, transparent synths and urban beats with modern R&B flair. Perfect for Romance, Seduction, and Bedroom moments. Editor friendly: peaks and valleys in the form. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A little bit tribal, a whole lot of funk. All in all, this song brings together the past, present and future of tribal dance but doesn't get in the way. Don't know if Tarzan would have approved. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Soothing, mellow & rhythmic instrumental with soprano sax lead. Calming. Puts you in a groovy mood. Quiet Storm. Cool snappy fun & flirtatious. Cool beats orchestral elegance, chic sophisticated flowing and romantic. Bar lounge hip wine bar restaurant Muzak in-store, sweet commercial high fashion, Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Sexy, romantic, powerful love song inspired by a beautiful November morning in stunning Monterey, California. Beautiful Stevie Wonderesque harmonica and gospel driven piano are the highlights. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A groovy and sensual cool jazz instrumental with a smooth tenor sax melody and sexy sax section. Ultra cool and hip with an urban jazz vibe. Pulsating and modern but with a slight 70's edge to it. Awesome music for any trendy lifestyle or New York art show, or investigative show. Groovy real bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
high professionaly recorded Pop music arrangement with a variation range. Overall a smooth but varied pop track with a beautiful combination of electric piano and various guitars. very funky. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Hits you head-on from the start with blazing guitar leading into some smokin' trumpet. Bluesy, funky as you wanna be, high energy kicker. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Sensual, sexy and romantic smooth jazz/hip-hop electronica underscore with NO LINIER MELODY. Jazz guitar with hypnotic delay, hip bass line, transparent synths and urban beats with modern R&B flair. Perfect for Romance, Seduction, and Bedroom moments. Editor friendly: peaks and valleys in the form. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Synths and modern rhythms combine to produce a smooth jazz track with a dark edge. Pensive, driving yet mellow, mysterious with nice musical surprises. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Relaxed track that has a farewell feel. Dreamy guitar chords, distant piano, smooth strings and lazy groove. A bit sad and romantic. Sense of time passing slowly. Blue sky, park avenue with red carpet of dry leaves, kids trying to catch the trail of summer. The key of G, 128 BPM. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Ultra funky soul driven horn song hits you hard with a thick bottom and a heavy groove. Trumpet plays a blissful melody which leads us to the irresistable hook line in the horns. A screaming organ solo follows. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Ultra funky slammin' horn jam. Features huge Tower Of Power style horns, Dennis Chambers on drums and Jeff Lorber on keys. Watch out!! Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
An atmospheric, lazy groove and guitar track that's calming and inspiring at the same time. A repetitive, jazzy bass pattern supports floating pads and sensitive guitar melodics. Somewhere between lounge, chillout, smooth jazz and blues. Tasteful and appealing. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A catchy jazz jam that is energetic yet relaxed. Features an upright bass, piano, a drum kit, and an acoustic guitar. Great for commercial branding, tv, film, travel scenes, party scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Autumn leaves, snow flakes - winter romance. Afterparty music late night 2:00 a.m. sweet conversation, falling in love, dreamy alluring lush good life feel-good, jazzy serene and laidback. Rich luxurious club, urban wine bar, art opening. Playful piano, stylish, alluring and sensual. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A funky, upbeat groove with an infectious melody on Saxophone and Guitar. A great contemporary jazz track with a soulful, retro vibe. Also features electric piano, bass, drums and turntable scratching. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Funky, hip, and cool - this one's all about SWAGGER and ATTITUDE! With a powerful horn section, driving bass, and strong beat, this track goes from zero to funky in zero seconds! Think of crowded city streets turning to watch as the hipster struts along knowing he's the center of attention. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A medium funk tune with bebop jazz melody lines and quirky harmony with lots of dissonance and chromaticism featuring piano, electric bass, guitar and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A very smooth jazzy groove. Layered with Rhodes keyboards and tainted with strings, organs, and whistles, this track sets a relaxing, mellow, lounge-like atmosphere for any scene or any place. The original song is broken down into various edits which makes it customizable for various projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Smooth and silky. The orchestral arrangement along with the band rythm section are a great mixture for this soprano sax lead & background vocals. Male Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz