Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.
Classic swing-time jazz trio, Nice and easy-going, yet positive and happy, piano jazz, Retro jazz feel, with drums, upright bass and acoustic piano, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
For a poignant, reflective mood or scene for the holiday season, this track would work. This version features a piano and glockenspiel. Although this English carol has been around since 1904, it has been recorded by many pop artists in recent years and is becoming very recognizable. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A swingin Big Band Jazz song in the style of the great Count Basie Big Band. Las Vegas show, Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Mad Men, Ball room dancing, Academy Awards show, Emmy Awards, red carpet and black tie event. Rat Pack era, Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Retro swing! Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
You don't need more than bass and drums to set this cool mood. Clean, up-tempo, funky drums, with an intense, powerful feel. This minimal track is perfect for creating a strong sense of movement and/or excitement. Perfect for productions that require a touch of percussive thrill, and scenes or seque, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A haunting minor key jazz latin/swing tune that alternates phrases of fast latin with cool swing, featuring piano, guitar, vibes, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
traditional church sounding, soft choral, synth pad. underlying running rhythm section, deep percussion/timpani, brass, piano and acoustic edits available. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Choral
Underscore track with a low level spy-thriller bass groove. Funky, laidback drums, electric piano, slightly retro feel. Undercover cop, investigation, searching for clues etc. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Playful vibraphone solo over acoustic stride piano with joyful funny and comic mood. Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton classic silent movies music. Instrumental, Childrens, Childrens Instrumentals
Delightful downtempo moody Jazz track featuring a beautifully warm sounding Upright Piano, Electric Bass & a brushed Drumkit. Ideal for TV or movie scene projecting a special cool, urban atmosphere. Sophisticated Film Noir, 1940s-1960s romance. Late night kisses in a hotel bar, Bogart and Bacall. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Uptempo country track with electric and steel guitar top lines, and a ska like double time rhythm. Great for western or animation. Country, Country Two-Step
Old meets new in this fun and unique Electro Swing piece. Features an old style big band combined with modern sounds to make a high energy happy mood. Choose from full, bass and drums only, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Electro Swing
An upbeat, happy-go-lucky swing track made to sound like it's playing on an old vinyl record. Features Guitar, Trombone, Piano, Upright Bass and Drums. Perfect for any project set in or related to the early to mid 1900's. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Feel good pop-jazz song with a cool swing style. Sounds like Michael Buble. Features male vocals, saxophone solo, muted trumpets, guitars, strings, bass and drums. Works well for radio playing in the background in a bar, lounge or cafe, boy meets girl scenes, romantic comedies, road trip and leisure, Male Vocals
A traditional Irish waltz. Authentic and acoustic recording with all live instruments - performed on violin, accordion, acoustic guitars, Irish recorder and flute. A pretty and charming Irish melody. We also have a version where a standard Orchestral flute replaces the Irish recorder, for a slightly, Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Get in the swing with this authentic big band era recording, Get in the swing with this authentic big band era recording, Up-tempo, big band arrangement, with strong, remarkable wind-section theme, and a build up to a more straightforward second half, this track has a midsection drum solo that gives, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Sultry jazz-pop ballad about a woman's deep physical satisfaction with a sexual fling; classic chanteuse lounge singing at it's most sexy and exposed, with classic jazz accompaniment--piano, drums and stand-up bass. Background for lounge scenes, mature drama, sexual scenes, leaving, break-up. Female Vocals, Jazz, Cabaret
Military style victory music. Marching snare drums, flute and brass. Perfect for war documentaries, video games or any military production. Instrumental, Military, Victory
A mellow dramatic piece with great brass, bass, and percussion. Good for a military tv series or drama. Fits in espionage, black operations, and deep cover type movies. Could be used for commercials, promotions of different products Dodge, Chevy, Miller Lite and Coors beer. Instrumental, Military, Heroic Music
Lovely old world European waltz on accordion, expanding instruments as it progresses building to a beautiful bridge. Perfect for a scene like Michael Corleone hiking up the mountain right before he meets Apollonia or Connie's wedding reception. Or France on the Seine. Romantic and charming. Instrumental, European, European
A most colorful 1930s or 1940s visual "art" song, vintage male vocal with UKULELE. It begs for an animator to transcribe every picturesque line to film. A romantic walk in silhouette. Old-fashioned romcom, sweet & innocent. In advertising, try Real Estate, holidays, fun parks, romantic getaways. Male Vocals, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
A toe tapping, feelgood, happy, classic jazz band track, Could be historical, say, 1920-1960, but really is just as current today, Timeless acoustic jazz band sound featuring brush drums, acoustic bass, piano, with trumpet and clarinet alternating solos, Playful, cheeky and very charming, Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Devil may care, shoulder - swingin', honky tonk blues piano that sounds of blue collar Americana. Upbeat, feel good music for advertising, or corporate media - even credits for family programing. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride, Richard Freitas
Majestic & somberly sweet cascading piano & strings with peppered delayed guitars & a short spoken word section in French mostly as ambiance FX thru a girl's voice on far end of a phone. In the Vibe of Vangelis & Ennio Morricone. Great dramatic WW2 foreign film-noir score. Ethereal, Tragic, Haunting, Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Uptempo Russian or Yiddish style Polka. Accordeon, bouzouki and voices over nylon guitars, bass and drums. Can be a Jewish celebration, traditional Greek folk music, Russian folk music, Gypsy music or Eastern European folk music. Available is also an 'underscore version' which cuts out the melodic/t, Male Vocals, Russian, Russian Traditional
fast paced lively positive humorous frisky fun energetic animated happy motivational purposeful toe tapping jitterbugging sprightly bright swinging joyous retro 1940's big band jazz female vocals and ensemble good for fashion shows cooking shows advertisements ringtones opening and closing credits, Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Sultry New Orleans style jazzy blues track taking you on a journey back in time to the smokey jazz clubs of the 1950s. Reminiscent of the Blue Note Records sound. Raunchy, moody and sassy, perfect for scenes involving dixieland, brass bands, burlesque, Bourbon Street, 125th Street, Beale Street, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Male vocal and big-band style, though with a rock-shuffle boogie woogie edge. Could it be the real Santa and reindeer? Male Vocals, Christmas, Big Band Vocals
Dreamy and flowing sax with lots of reverb. Set on a foggy night on Bourbon Street, with the street lamp dimmed and the fog rolling in. Moody and somber song great for a 40's detective cop drama or dream sequence. Classic film noir sound. Great for the private detective genre. Soft and serene. Instrumental, Jazz, Free Jazz
Slow Blues/Folk, Raw, Analog, Acoustic Guitar & Bass Has a 20's 30's Vibe, Singer Songwriter, Lost The Farm, Lost The House, American Dream is Busted, Needing Hope, Where's The Leadership, Promised land, Government fails the people. This Song is begging for a documentary about Broken Promises! Trump, Male Vocals, Folk, Political Folk
Children's song, adventurous and suspenseful, there are numerous moods throughout the song that create dramatic vibes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
Elegant big band jazz orchestra music for corporate functions, fundraising and ballroom dancing from New York. The line-up includes brass section, woodwind section, string section and jazz rhythm section featuring smooth and cool jazz trumpet section. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scenes, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Jazz trio track with piano, bass, drums and pizz strings. Swinging, elegant, mid tempo, sassy, fun, sophisticated, cool, society parties, country club, tuxedos and gowns, sipping wine, cocktail time, Manhattan elegance, Sex in the City, feel good jazz, penthouse, Hamptons party, weddings. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A moody, slow, and vibey Vintage Bossa Nova. This song features Portuguese vocals. Female / Male vocal duet. The sonics are grainy and intimate. Featured instruments include classical guitar, light percussion, melodica, and vocals. Female Vocals, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A fun, up-tempo swing version of this holiday classic. Performed by a jazz quartet consisting of Acoustic Guitar, Piano, up-right Bass and Drums with a little sleigh bells thrown in, this track will add holiday cheer to any production, visual, commercial, website, media or film project. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Country
Old meets new in this Fats Domino/Lady Madonna style ragtime piano piece. Starts off with old vinyl/record sound but fades into clear modern sound, ending with a bright trumpet riff. Other instruments include a brush kit and double bass. Great for linking past to present for commercial/soundtrack. Instrumental
Blazing uptempo big band swing. Breaks into a Sing Sing Sing style drum break with sax and trumpet solos. Building riffs over drums at 2:33. Lots of good edit points and killer breaks! Great for swing, lindy hop dancers, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Mingus meets Mancini, and features a driving double bass riff with smoky saxophones. Tenor & alto sax toss around a melody later joined by the rest of the band at the conclusion. Hip private eye, The Mentalist, film TV advert, crime, noir & comedy with swing flavor. Sophisticated, playful & Chic! Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music
This is a jazzy song with a beautiful full track that can set a magical mood for a children's tv, film or video project. Female Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Electric Vaudeville is a modern electro take on a Vaudeville classic; 'You've Got To Save That Thing". Wild glitchy remixed vocals, pounding beats, scratchwork and big drums. Wild frat party, silly campy parody of the old days. Smoky bar, teens tweens toss a crazed party. Dazed drunk & disoriented, Male Vocals, Electronic, Breakbeat
Dripping, sexy, old Las Vegas style Rat Pack cocktail lounge dip and wiggle tune featuring breathy saxophone and hot B. B. King style electric guitar picking. Sultry. Erotic. Jazz trio (bass, percussion, piano) backing. Blatant sizzle. An authentic, retro period piece. Put a big smile on your face. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Classical song featuring a poignant melody on Cello and accompaniment on Piano. Reprise of "Remember The Soul." Dramatic Romantic and Mysterious. Filled with longing, melancholy and high emotions. Lovers quarrel, betrayals, farewells, sad goodbyes. 1940s period documentary, old Hollywood love story, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Medium swingin jazz track with hints of film noir and big band combined. Features robust trumpets and trombones, grooving saxophones, fiery nylon guitar and rhythm section. 1950s style jazz vintage possibly used for black and white film montages, comedic sequences, radio play for relaxation, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A gentle, warm and very Irish sounding arrangement of this traditional Celtic / English ballad. Irish flute, acoustic guitar, soft strings. Romantic, homely, wistful, nostalgic and a very beautiful melody that everybody knows and loves. We have two different versions; one with a high pitched Irish h, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
A soaring, wistful instrumental version of this traditional Irish folk song. Irish flute (penny whistle), acoustic guitar, fiddle and a subtle humming choir. The track gradually builds up from a lonely flute to a more rhythmic, folk-ish production later in the track. As an alternative, we also have, Instrumental, British & Irish, Scotland
Smooth, Sexy, and Upbeat Lounge/Jazz Music feat. female vocals. Assertive independent woman/ or singer (1950's- present) makes him know she's no fool and she's not playing games. Its getting exciting in this lounge or party. Female Vocals, Lounge, Neo-Lounge Vocals
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