The 1960s ushered in a new era of jazz with an emphasis on slick production, accessible melodies, and string accompaniment. Smooth jazz has developed and altered since then, but it still relies on smooth, funky rhythms, an emphasis on melody over improvisation, and polished production qualities, often blessed with sonorous vocal melodies. Notable artists include Chuck Mangione, Al Jarreau, and George Benson. Influenced by Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Rock, and Pop music styles (separately, or, in any combination), Smooth Jazz tends to be downtempo (90–105 BPM range), layering a melody played on instruments such as soprano and tenor saxophone or guitar over a backdrop that typically consists of p ...
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Kicked back, Mellow, Jazzy, Romantic. A nice background pieces for a film or television spot. Milt or Bobby would have fun with this, but they are no longer around. This piece tells a story. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Moody instrumental featuring piano and soprano saxophone. Meditative, smooth jazz feel. Ideal for film, video, TV, and environmental media. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
This mellow smooth jazz instrumental music with a Latin flavour will charm you from the very first notes. Effervescent guitars, mellow piano surrounded by lush Latin percussions will grace any project with a warm relaxed feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Funky, sexy bass-driven jam complemented by a steady drum beat, powerful snare and layers of ambient guitars. Perfect for car commercials, sexual enhancement advertisements and video packages. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Something Lost is Piano, Bass and Drums. This is a beautiful jazz ballad reminiscent of composer Michel Legrand. Great for film or tv scenes of sensitive summer love scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
