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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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
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
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
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
Cool up tempo funk. Bass, Rhodes, pads, synths and hip drum groove. | Usage: full piece composed to be looped or edited for Mobile Games, Flash Games & Advertising, Title Card and Gameplay. 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
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
mellow vibe that cruises through the glow of the day. Soft top driving, cool bass line that moves it softy along, Cocktail party music. Sophisticated smart suits and designer wear. A latin groove + creeps in to fatten the groove. Bass player gets a little crazy. Instrumental, Jazz, Free 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
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
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
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
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
Seductive romantic dreamy and alluring. Elegant high fashion, Paris cafe, artsy SoHo, dramatic epic love song. Moody, nostalgic soundtrack. Charming delicate and cautious. Passionate, sentimental alluring sensual. New car commercial, diamonds, rich lifestyles. Movie, TV, Soap Opera, new romance, Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Today's cool grooves offer a lovely melody in a chilled RnB, Jazz-funk, soulful, sentimental style. Add a touch of an urban vibe and this guitar instrumental shows a loving feeling for those nearest and dearest. Perfect for in-store ambiance for fast-casual dining, shopping, and fashion venues. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
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
Groovy, uplifting Soul Jazz with a carefree and retro feel. Features trumpet, sax, piano, upright bass and drums. Celebrating, socializing, having fun and enjoying life. 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
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
Relaxing and warm soul jazz with a carefree and retro feel. Features rhodes, drums, upright bass, trumpet, electric guitar and more. Celebrating, socializing, having fun and enjoying life. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A breakbeat jazzy R&B / Soul track. Featuring synth pads, electric bass, live drums, electric guitar and female vocals. It can be used for background music, TV, radios, commercials, internet, movies, soundtracks and documentaries etc. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A tasteful soulful, jazzy R&B track. Broken Beat R&B drums, subtle electric piano chords, slightly jazzy. Electric guitar after the chorus part gives the track a relaxing, breezy feel, like enjoying the afternoon at your secret hideaway where you can relax and take your time. Female Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Groovy, uplifting Soul Jazz track with a carefree and retro feel. Features live recorded instruments like trumpet, sax, piano, flute, organ, upright bass and drums. Celebrating, socializing, having fun and enjoying life. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Groovy, uplifting soulful jazz with a carefree and retro feel. Features sax, piano, electric guitar, bass and drums. Celebrating, socializing, having fun and enjoying life. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A heartwarming funky instrumental track featuring electric guitar, piano, percussion, upright bass and brass. It conveys a sense of positivity and optimism. It sounds perfect for bars & cafés, corporate videos, promotional footages, presentations, web and youtube videos with commercial purposes. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Passionate downtempo soul jazz track featuring a cool trompet/sax ensemble, guitar, bass, percussion and organ. A smooth track perfect for tv, advertising, retail or any retro and sexy project. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Groovy, uplifting Soul Jazz with a carefree and retro feel. Features trumpet, t-bone, rhodes, electric bass guitar and live recorded drums. Celebrating, socializing, having fun and enjoying life. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A soulful uptempo jazz track with a funky groove. Great positive energy! Highly recommended for high fashion, sassy catwalk, cruising, boutique hotels, luxury cars, chillout soundtracks, cues, credits, ad campaigns. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Walking The Coast is a soulful electric guitar ballad with lush electric piano, harmonic bass and drums. It emotes the beauty of walking along the coast of Maine, filling the senses of sight, smell, touch and sound. Great for tv or film background. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Colors For Nina is a sax section with clarinets and an electric guitar floating above over piano, drums, bass, percussion and organ. It is up tempo and fun. Good for club or restaurant scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Heart of Winter is acoustic guitars, upright bass patch and brushes drums. It is a plaintive melody over emotional chords in a sparse production. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Snow Cruising is electric guitar, piano, bass and drums. Guitar improvises over a sparse background using three sections and a bridge. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Go From Here is upright bass, piano, Rhodes, percussion and drums. Keys play chord melodies over a minimalist rhythm section in this throwback to the days of Miles. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. 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
A New Orleans style jive scatting swing beat boogie Beach Music Dance party cracker. Ideal for a wacky party dance movie scene. Ideal for upbeat urban street scenes. Ideal carnival, street parties, fiestas. Great for a movie scene where the lead actor wakes everyone up to a bright new day. Male Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Love can be welcome, or it can throw your whole life out of whack when you can't get that person out of your head. They reverberate and resonate too much, causing excitement, chaos, loss of control. This is a powerful and sensual jazz soul story that explores those heady and ambiguous feelings. Female Vocals, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Infectious soul groove tight and rhythmic bass and drums with funky horns and driving rhythm guitar. Great for a hot, old school club scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Groovin Soul Jazz instrumental romp. Shades of Ramsey Lewis or Booker T & the MGs with an Eddie Harris style rhythm section. A fun soundtrack for rolling down the highway or pulling off a caper. Goofy sound effects to lighten the mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
A classy, smooth and groovy Acid Jazz instrumental driven by two interplaying guitars that will make you feel cool and on top of the situation. Great for all instrumental backgrounds demanding style and elegance; bar scenes, driving in the sun, in lounges/bars and commercials for male luxury goods, Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
When a sexy mysterious woman walks into a room the sounds you hear from this track are easily the sounds one could imagine hearing inside themselves. Slow groove-Sade feel but with a chanting exotic choir behind it. A slow build which keeps you constantly feeling a very sensual sway. Instrumental, Electronic, Psybient
Smoky and groovy New Orleans Jazzy atmosphere. Double bass, piano & percs enter, driven by a warm brass section. After an e-piano solo and a chorus, the calm e-guitar bridge rises to a drums driven end chorus. Ideal as main theme for series, talk shows, documentaries & commercials. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
