Here you will find Jazz music written for dramatic purposes. This type of Jazz stands apart from other Jazz subgenres in that its instrumentation and production techniques are specifically chosen for their dramatic aspects. Whether to create tension, suspense, or evoke a specific mood or style, Dramatic Jazz music can work very well for Film and TV production.
Solo clarinet bathed in reverb gives a spacious and a slightly melancholic ambience to this emotive track. Lonely reflection surrounds you as the melodies and phrases quietly weave their way through the ether to join you. Also available as a Sting. Jazz, blues, Soundscapes, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
An exquisite, seductive bluesy piece for sultry sax and smooth jazz orchestra. Imagine John Coltrane meets Nina Simone. Perfect for sexy scenes, smoky jazz clubs, and adverts for perfume, rich chocolate and high end products. 1940s detective story, backroom card game, Vegas action, femme fatale, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Dark, suspenseful, dramatic and jazzy film noir track with a vibe from the 1940's and 1950's. Featuring Piano, upright bass, oboe, fender rhoads, marimba. Ideal for creating a mysterious and thrilling scene or a private investigator scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Cool jazz track featuring a confident guitar and keyboard melody backed by a relaxed drum and bass groove. Sounds like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Slow Tempo with a catchy tune and a pulsing rhythmic beat. Lively and exciting vibe that is right on target for Life style TV shows, lifestyle, infomercials or any positive, uplifting media project. Instrumental sweet chic sophisticated & charming as can be. Romantic playful jazzy flirty & sassy, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Vintage sounding Jazz ensemble with piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. Dark, romantic and cinematic with a distinct European gypsy jazz influence. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Very slow-paced midi big band track with dramatized hard hits. This song was written to be a movie trailer that builds in intensity from start to finish. It starts out very sleuth sounding (a little like the Pink Panther). It then builds as the orchestra and percussion come in. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Cinematic Jazz-Funk, laidback yet full of tension, passion, mystery and drama. Retro 70s style movie and TV soundtrack music with strings, brass, electric piano, harp, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A smokey lusty club atmosphere. Piano, violin, and upright bass. One can feel Bogey lurking in the corner cafe table. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Homorous, quirky approach to otherwise classic blues piano work. Comical mystery, nothing too serious, cartoons and more with a serious organ melody trying to maintain a poker face as it deals with the playful piano. Funk Lab, by Dean H Anderson. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Tim Burton or Danny Elfman stle vaudeville, speakeasy, cabaret, circus-infused, uptempo, gothic swing song driven by dark male vocals, swirling saxophone, nearly-off-the-tracks piano, drums and bass, and a demented violin perfect for horror, thriller, dark comedy, animation or offbeat Indie. Male Vocals, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Jazzy smooth track featuring catchy rhythm, deep bass, soft rhodes piano and richest tenor sax. Mysterious atmosphere and great spacious sound absolutely stunning. Can be used as underscore for film or TV or in advertising, commercial video & websites, spa & relaxation. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Slide pedal ambient guitars combined with a mellow sax and atmospheric drums to create a noir flair. This track is ideal for sharing chill out and reflective moments. Also for films, restaurants and stylish coffee shops. Elegant & nostalgic, it sounds like Henry Mancini, George Benson, Nat King Cole, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Kitschy and edgy, the track starts as a game show parody, a la The Dating Game or Family Feud. Then it transitions to a dark and ominous version of this theme before it concludes on a positive note. Perfect for political advertisements, highlighting the humorous incompetence of your challenger. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Atmospheric jazz-fusion track with world music elements featuring several saxophones, kalimba, tribal drums, organ and plenty of electronic sounds and effects, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
An epic and dramatic jazz track that starts slowly but builds to a breathtaking finale. A full orchestra gives a grand and energetic and manic feel similar in style to the opening titles of Tintin. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Down and out, sitting in a smokey bar. It's 3 AM, she left me, my wallet's gone. A sexy 50's jazz guitar, perplexed vibes, with a saxy horn section. The Hammond B3 organist is drunk, so is the beat drummer. But after 6 drinks, the chick at the end of bar looks good, even with torn fishnets. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Twin Peaks style - bass, piano, jazzy, rhythmic, hypnotic, melodic, emotional, mysterious, sad, lonely, unsettled, restrained, meloncholy, relaxing, peaceful, happiness, emotive, romantic, dreamy, chilled discover his creative and original musical universe Don't forget to listen to the other "xxx" Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Medium paced, laid back, lounge jazz creating a light, stylish feel with a slight air of suspicion. Cool but busy bass line intro leads to smooth Rhodes, choppy guitars and lazy trombone over percussive rhythm. Lead guitar melody comes in at 02.15. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A soft melodic jazz piece with electric piano strings sax with acoustic bass,there comes a walking bass and cello passage unexpected but mellow. The melody slides back into the frame to the end.A provoking melody with atmosphere. Gentle but brooding melts into the night.The sadness but not hopeless, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Slow jazz instrumental with film noir vibe. Classic jazz rhythm on drums and slow acoustic double bass start out the piece. Horns are added in and build tension. Edit points could be found in between builds. This piece ends on a hot trumpet. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Quirky acid jazz tune, cool tenor sax melody, tight horn sections. Groovy, moody and dissonant. Real drums, bass & guitars. Thematic film or TV. Heavy guitars add an interesting twist to the horn sections, synth loops & pads. End credits, dark humor, buddy road show, romantic breakup, edgy mystery, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Dark creeping film noir track for rainy sidewalks cityscape, very late at night, flowing slow jazz groove with strings for the urban underbelly and dark souls of the city that only come out at night, reveling in the solitary togetherness of their twisted nature and purpose. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Laidback with a Cool Jazz feel, featuring melodic electric guitar and bass that creates a mood of suspense. Clean octave guitars tip toe around a slinky bass line as the drums keep a steady and jazzy beat. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Intimate piano trio track, with a smokey Rickie Lee Jones -type vocal. the singer is torn between two loves. Sounds like a Billie Holiday song, with a modern vocal. Appropriate for scenes about commitment in relationships. Too afraid to love, for fear of missing out. Walking home alone in the rain. Female Vocals, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Soundtrack from an old movie. 1950's of romantic music with string orchestra piano and acoustic bass. May suit to films and tv of old character. Romance passionate elegant with disney style on strings. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Upbeat jazzy number written for spy, sophisticated, cartoonish mood. This theme inspired by TV shows like Archer, Venture Bros, Johnny Quest, etc. Standard jazz group with an addition of flute, guitar, sparse sfx, and sampling. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Laid back cool jazz with vibraphone, brushes, acoustic bass, quiet piano. Sets a great mood for a cocktail party, quiet restaurant, dinner at home, romance. Could even be a lullaby done by a frustrated Dad trying to get baby to sleep. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
An alterna-gospel song straight from back alley film noir with bluesy piano, moody saxophone and swinging rattle trap rhythm section that tells the story of a person & city needing to emerge from a dark, murky place, Male Vocals, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A Jazz instrumental track with great 60's acoustic and inspirational melody. Commences with a romantic mood and builds to a funky, melodramatic song. Ideal for movie soundtrack and coffee shops. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Modern Jazz Quartet. Available at different versions/tempos. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Music You Can't Have is a positive noir free jazz. Useful for investigation scenes, anytime gangster jobs and cool "work in progress" tutorial processes, it will give elegance and rhythm to your audiovisual project. It also offers a rich variability to use it split on different points of your work. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Quiet and slow music. Played saxophone and guitar. Suitable for film and video, this heart-warming composition is both romantic and endearing. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Slow and moody this atmospheric Jazz ballad features Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums, Tubular Bells and a ticking clock. Perfect for late night moods, lost in time, winter in the city, sultry, sensual and smokey scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
The northern winds blows over the nordic landscapes, wild and untamed but at the same time beautiful and delicate. Contemporary lyrical jazz music from Norway featuring piano accompanied by double bass and drums. Emotional and energetic music with a hypnotic impact on the listener. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
An exquisitely harmonized Jazz ballad. Fender Rhodes and ethereal string pads tug on one's heartstrings. Evocative and emotional. A yearning. Delicate pauses. It could be used in a love scene or a scene where hope is tenuous but possible. Any film that depicts the quieter side of our world. Drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Swirling around just above the ground. Not sure where to land and when you do what I'll find. It's all about mystery, tension and suspense. Use for tv/film dramatization. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
It's midnight in Manhattan, and people drink whiskey in smoky bars while listening to a band playing a sensual, a little melancholic melody. It makes you think of past mistakes and hope for the future. Enjoy this nice jazzy track, with a very acoustic - folk feel to it. No lead version available. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Put your cool hat on and have a listen to some velvet smooth underground sounds as the city sleeps.... Bittersweet, romantic bluesy late night jazz featuring Wayne Morley (trumpet). Set the atmosphere and mood for an after hours movie scene, a tv drama series, or a fashion show. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
