Orchestral jazz is a jazz genre developed in the United States in the 1920s, although it has proceeded to be performed to this day, often in the form of string accompaniments to big bands.
Among the most significant composers of Orchestral jazz was Duke Ellington, developing his mode at Harlem's Cotton Club in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
As early as the 1910s there had been dance orchestras playing the popular songs of the day along with a smattering of jazz. But the first to truly perform and record orchestral jazz was Fletcher Henderson, starting in about 1923, who gathered from smaller quintets and sextets a number of notable New York based players and formed the ...
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A melodically seductive retro instrumental evoking the sound of 1960's orchestral pop with Latin flavour. Smoky alto saxophone plays an expressively jazzy melody over a bed of soaring strings, Latin percussion and sweet flute flourishes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Great big band jazz featuring fabulous horn section accompanied by piano and drums. Song is reminiscent of the big band sound of the 1930's and 1940's. Bands such as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Lawrence Welk become alive. Song is great for TV and movies. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Bittersweet piano with sultry drums and vibes; a bluesy clarinet blows out into the rain-drenched street, a sad mellow jazz sound. Sounds like a Bernard Herrmann cue from Taxi Driver. Works well in crime scenes, romantic break-up, family struggle, mystery, montage scenes, film noir, documentary. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
International award winning orchestral jazz piece featuring vocal trio & contrabass trombone. 5 gold awards won in film festivals, this piece is about a wolf stalking a farm. Age friendly & perfect for film, thriller, drama, jazz, media, indie, family, cartoons, corporate, commercial, history & more, Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Close your eyes and you are transported to the big band era listening to such greats as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, etc. Great brass with a fantastic muted trumpet solo. The song builds in intensity leaving the listener wanting more. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Smooth, tranquil, easy listening jazz with an amazing trumpet solo at the beginning and at the end. Song can be used as lounge music or background for a scene in a bar, restaurant, or hotel lounge. Song is very relaxing and evokes feeling of serenity and peacefulness. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Soft relaxing chill out jazz lounge instrumental. The song is perfect for television or movies where a scene requires background music so as not to interfere with dialog. The song puts the listener into a hotel lounge or bar. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
beautiful orchestral jazz male ballad with a touch of Latin flavor cool rhythmic questioning contemplative bouncy light floating free easy hopeful dancing stirring swirling great for internet radio romantic drama mall music elevator music live show restaurant bar night club casino cruise ship lounge, Male Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Smooth sophisticated relaxing romantic bright bouncy pulsating swinging warm vibrant happy loving tender pensive contemplative accepting alluring feel-good mood-enhancing light lively toe-tapping jazzy lounge Pop-Jazz vocal Ala Michael Buble Frank Sinatra great for internet radio mall music dancing, Male Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
Let's Go Out is clarinet over sax section, bass, piano, classical guitar, acoustic guitar, tongue drum, djembe, bongos and shakers. It harkens back to the 1940's swing era. Good for period documentaries or films. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A very hip, cool, retro, jazzy, film noir style instrumental track. It features a full orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and a steady mid-tempo beat kept by hi-hat and fingersnaps. Could be used for commercials, film, or anything needing that urban black and white vibe of crime. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A swinging and hip Charleston style big band song harkening back to the olden days of the 1920s. Fun, upbeat, slightly frantic, danceable and ready for the big ballrooms. Full real horn section with clarinet, sax and trumpet melodies. Great for a documentary, film noir or oldies dance scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Groovy big band jazz sound with a flowing horn section and powerful drums. A groovy, driving, enticing, dramatic and exciting sound for any retro film or t.v. episode. Makes you want to get up and boogie on down the old time dance floor. Great for a World War 2 epic. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Amazing arranged jazz track with a total impact part way through. Mute trumpet heavy kit and strings. Who could ask for more? Brilliant for TV series or drama show.. Very significant style of blending all the instruments. Surprises that dazzle the ears. Perfect foil for a love city scene. Streetwise, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Vintage and upbeat Jazz influenced by Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and Sidney Bechet. Features clarinet, strings, piano, guitar, horns, bass and drums. Fun, light and breezy taking you back to golden age of Swing. Perfect for commercials or WWII era films and documentaries. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Upbeat Jazzy song about gambling away your sorrows and hoping for a profitable outcome. High energy guitars pair along piano and bass. Works well in fun ads, chase scenes, and action scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
'Sip of Cold Jazz' is a beautiful and intense classic jazz composition in the retro style of the 50s, with a pleasant orchestral sound and an inspiring mood. Ideal for historical, documentary, commercial, marketing, background presentations, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
This instrumental track was inspired by the "Peter Gunn" theme and other Henry Mancini TV and movie theme from that era. It features drums, upright bass, piano, horns, strings, with a jazzy flute on the melody. It can be used for parodies of the shows, commercials, and sound-alike background music. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A jazzy-classical orchestra featuring a piano plays a cinematic, inspirational song. This epic track starts out with a touch of suspenseful uncertainty but builds to a dramatic uplifting climax. Perfect underscore for emotional scenes in movies, thoughtful documentaries and other sentimental moments, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
The Roaring Twenties and big city flair are easily imagined with this small ensemble track. Horns and woodwinds play its snappy melody over a tight rhythm section of piano, guitar, tuba and drums. Superb for comedy, light-hearted themes and 1920’s period pieces. 1920s-40s / Early Jazz / Cosmopolitan, Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
This upbeat and swinging jazz piece gives off the sassy flare of the American 1920's with pizazz. Its small ensemble arrangement features clarinets, muted horns, piano, thumping double bass and tight, light drums. This is great fit for comedy, light-hearted web videos and early American period, Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
Quirky with personality, this ‘20s themed piece is great for conveying the somewhat oddball arrangements popular during that time. This piece swings between curiosity and cuteness with clarinet melodies over tuba, acoustic guitar and piano. Excellent for comedy, web tutorials, and historical, Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
Elegant and swinging, this 1920s inspired small ensemble piece is great for imbuing a feeling of swankiness, bombastic melodrama and early jazz kitsch. A muted trombone plays over a tight arrangement of french horn, clarinet, drums, and piano. Excellent for comedy, travel and lifestyle, plus, Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
Fast action, car chases, and Prohibition are quickly conveyed in this period piece. Muted horns and clarinets blow a syncopated, swinging – quintessentially ‘20s – melody against tuba and brushed drums. Perfect for Prohibition themes, comedy, dramedy, and nutty-crazy themes. Dangerous / Sleek /, Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
This jazzy, small ensemble piece is great for inspiring comedic moments and images of that swanky, big city 1920’s / 1930's lifestyle. Its clarinets and horns swing on top of a rhythm section of piano, tuba and drums. Great for comedy, dramedy, historical period pieces and dramas. Swinging / Easy /, Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
This Classic Crooner Orchestral Jazz track (ft Terry Wigmore) will help to deliver a perfect mix to any sophisticated event. A genre like Michael Buble, Bennett, Connick, Nat King Cole Consider this track for use in. Hotels, Restaurants, Lounge bars, great for scenes in Films Theatre TV Commercials. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
A Jazzy Cabaret experience for those who like to indulge in a musical ensemble of luscious instruments, and vocals. Do do do do do do do da dum. SoUnD WaVeS Music creates a thrill, builds suspense, and creates excitement for the audience. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The ultimate classy dance for lovers, featuring the tenor sax, strings & rhythm section. This piece of music is the kind you fall in love dancing to hence the title, the goal really is to have an infinity of the loveliest days because those are the ones you remember the most because of their value. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Jazzy trumpet and strings are the main components to this bluesy showpiece. I can feel Doc, Miles, Maynard, and Bill Chase oozing out the trumpet licks. They are precise, cool, powerful, and stratospheric. This would be great on a jazzy station, club scene, and jazz night at Carnegie Hall. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Romantic with an easy going tempo and style. Ideal instrumental for the entrance of the bridal party. Love match that combines orchestral and a three piece. Late night and early morning that defeats a time and schedule. Soft and dreamy with beautiful strings that add colour and depth. Lovely piano, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big Band 1940's 1950's swing style smooth pop jazz Guitar solo with Brass punch arrangements. Romantic wooing dedicated moving into the bridge reflective theme. Theme Song for nostalgic TV show or Broadway show, Good for student film history project or post WWII, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Easy jazz track. Live drums swing. Light jazz tune on the piano uplifting. Opening of cafes and morning sun. Good mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A supremely tasty, classy, lush and delicate classic jazz track. Smooth as velvet, featuring all live instruments and orchestra, and a female vocal towards the end of the track. Classic big band jazz ensemble with orchestra. Stick around to hear the short vocal part around the 3 minute mark. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Hollywood lounge number featuring a jazz ensemble with grand piano in the lead and dreamy lush strings in the background. Smooth, elegant and sophisticated. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Beautiful orchestral music for commercials and summer movies, club scenes, and documentaries. Lush and sophisticated, perfect for romantic films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," where love and romance blossom, or designer perfumes, country club party, candlelight dinner, big city late-night rendevouz, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Think of a big sale at Macy's or Gimble's... or elegant gambler's in the Las Vegas of the late 50's & early 60's a bouncy cha cha cha with sophistication and charm... Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sinatra or Bobby Darin "Beyond The Sea" without the vocals. Fun, Rat Pack escapades, taking on Las Vegas, big parties, jazzy big band music. Laidback, happy, and entertaining. Oceans ll, moving, fun and festive. Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Jerry Lewis, 1960s, 1970s era. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Busy people, busy lives. Time never stopping. This orchestral jazz composition captures the flavor of getting through that busy day, making it happen. Hectic, determined achievement motivation self directed, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Henry Mancini-ish stuff you would here in a department store in the late 50's early 60's... feels like music for driving up the coast in a 59' Porche 356... Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Golden leaves fall to the ground as a couple in love take a Sunday morning walk through this beautiful city park. Gentle jazz ensemble sound with lush strings create this happy and contented, if a little sentimental, feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A sophisticated and classy orchestral jazz track exuding high class and evoking a smoky jazz bar. Put on your tuxedo grab a Martini and you'll feel right at home. Great as either a background or as a main theme, a more sentimental jazz waltz in the middle builds up to a dramatic finale. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
It's 1973 and you're chilling out with this sweet laidback jazzy music. Elegant, playful & mellow orchestral lounge music with cool flutes and muted trumpets over lush strings & rhythmic brush drums. Another Martini, anyone? Romantic evenings, holding hands, candlelight & flowers, midnight stroll, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big time romance! Mellow, laidback, dreamy, love in the afternoon. A flower-strewn bed, rich lifestyles, relaxing on a sunny beach by the Mediterranean. Angelic & Alluring -- Lighthearted female choir. A fusion of Jazz & Bossa Nova, acoustic guitar, string ensemble, piano, trombone, drums & bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Melodic orchestral track. Lyrical melody for violins, accompanied by the orchestra, creates a romantic otmosfera. Perfect for love, friendship or holiday scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A 1950's style Jazz Jingle - Soft horn section with delicate piano, swinging guitar chords, vibes, catchy flutes, groovy percussion. An evening urban sound, dynamic fun playful and hip. Great background music, radio jingles, TV Documentaries, Retro Gameshows Sitcoms Romantic Comedy, chic fashion. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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Orchestral Jazz