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.
A delightful jazz funk filled with whimsy and energy featuring harmonica, piano, electric piano, electric bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
This instrumental big band instrumental has the sound and feel of the big bands of the 30's and 40's. It features drums, bass, piano, and horn sections of saxes, trombones, and trumpets. Great track for source music for film, or background music to a film about music from that era. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Welcome to the Ball is clarinet, saxophone section, piano, upright bass and drums. Clarinet takes the lead over the band. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Cool jazzy bluesy "film noir" song with haunting acoustic guitar, double bass and smooth female vocals--delivering timeless words of wisdom about making tough life decisions. For use in scenes involving tense, conflicted relationships or indecision, Blues playlists, Adult Casual Vocals, and radio. Female Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Relaxed upbeat melody featuring alto sax lead: Would work well as background music in jazz clubs or nightclubs. could also be used for family parties, reunions, holidays and travel and sophisticated fashion and cosmetics. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A swinging and hip jazz big band song harkening back to the olden days of the 40s. Fun, upbeat, danceable and ready for the big ballrooms. Full real horn section. Great for a documentary, film noir or oldies dance scene. Brings you back to a more simple and carefree time of old MGM musicals. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A swinging and hip jazz big band song of the classic song, Up On The Housetop. Harkening back to the olden days of the 40s. Fun, upbeat, danceable and ready for the big ballrooms. Full real horn section comprising of alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, clarinet and trombone. Great for the holiday season. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Big Band
Swinging bright jazzy tune: Would work in hotel, restaurant and jazz club scenes. Possibly for TV and radio play during a romantic sit-com, comedy or nostalgic drama. Carefree and sophisticated would suit promotions for fashion, travel and hotel trips. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Upbeat swinging big band with alto sax lead. 1940's and 50's style would suit dramas of the swing era. Would work well in vintage dance hall scenes. Possibly play in romantic comedies, TV series, detective shows, sitcoms. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A soft and beautiful rendition of the bhajan by Narsinh Mehta (15th century saint) so loved by Mahatma Gandhi, as we now approach his birthday on the 2nd October. The bhajan clearly marks all humanity as one, to hold all dear and love all. A veena interpretation for Film/TV, documentary, educational, Instrumental, Indian, Indian Spiritual Music
A classy instrumental Sinatra-style big band piece. Works in any classic Vegas setting or for adding a sophisticated vibe to your project. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A throwback to the era of Big Band Jazz, 'Jazzy Mood' is a soft and sultry jazz instrumental featuring jazz guitar and big band brass. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth relaxed jazz with a slightly retro lounge style. Warm jazz piano, sax solo, downtempo groove, kitch and cool production, feelgood vibes. Great for summer holildays, lazy days, chilling and enjoying life, relax, meditative, Old Time Swing, Like walk in the park. Romantic and sentimental mood, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Joy and positive Gypsy jazz music track, manoush style. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Joy and positive swing Gypsy jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Manoush style. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Joy and positive swing retro jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Smooth jazz with a slightly retro lounge style. Warm jazz piano, downtempo groove, kitch and cool production, feelgood vibes. Great for summer holildays, lazy days, chilling and enjoying life, relax, Old Time Swing, jazz cartoon, Like a walk in the park, joyful. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Very joyful and positive traditional country and western swing style track, cinematic and folk music, swing music. Great for music production, commercials, game, films, web applications, video, multimedia, corporate presentation. Instrumental, Country, Western Swing
Joy and positive swing retro jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
warm jazzy slow nostalgic romantic flowing tender swirling sophisticated smooth soothing accepting beautiful carefree positive reflective sentimental dreamy 1940's slow dance lounge vocal great for mall music overhead radio internet radio live show lounge casino bar night club restaurant jukebox, Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Lazy, laid-back Jimmy Reed style acoustic blues with classic 1950's harmonies, vintage tones and whistling over a scratchy vinyl sound. No surprises, just a comfortable mellow groove with lyrical references to the game of life and how the ball keeps bouncing. Electric chord organ and no drums. Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
Old and kind Jazz, sentimental and romantic musical composition, a virtuoso saxophone solo accompanied by a jazz ensemble immerses you in a calm and relaxing state. Ideal sound for films, presentations, video and video games, also other projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Joy and positive swing retro jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Joy and positive swing retro jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, comedy films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
A fun, light jazzy tune with great female vocals. Works for any light-hearted or comedic setting in a lounge, bar or restaurant. Or for a divorce attorney commercial... Female Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
An upbeat acoustic jazz instrumental track with a 30s-40s sound to it reminiscent of the styles of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Very bouncy, and could be used in many types of commercials (like the old Motel 6), with family, or travel. Acoustic guitars, bass, accordion, violins. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
An authentic sounding return to the birth of boogie-woogie in the 1920s. A fun, hip-shaking, grooving piece for solo piano takes you back to a New Orleans speakeasy in the 1920s. Nostalgic for simpler and freer times and welcoming back the return of nightlife and partying. Instrumental, Jazz, Boogie-woogie
A happy go lucky, bluesy tune for muted trombone in a 1930s jazz style. A melodic & expressive trombone plays over a quiet piano & double bass. Great for source & period music - documentaries, history programs, film noirs, detective, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A classic Christmas duet with male & female vocals. Kenny G meets Steve & Edie Gourmet. Would be good in media for jewelry or a Hallmark romance. Saxophone featured, with a lounge feel about finding love at Christmas time. Mixed Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
A banging Benny Goodman style big band jazz with great horns. Useful for a classy night club, dance hall, or a explosive movie scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Very positive Jazz music track. Ideal sound for corporate, presentation, TV, commercials, films, website or background support for many of your projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A swinging big band burlesque style composition, ideal for a Vegas scene, a classic night club or perhaps a stripper joint. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A swinging jazz orchestra with Sinatra vibes, suitable for a movie lounge scene or cocktail party. Or just a cool backdrop driving down the Vegas strip. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A classic big band swing piece, like an old timey Vegas show introduction. Upbeat and classy with enthusiasm. Works for a show or movie opening, a presentation on stage or as background in a casino or jazz club. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
driving by the lake at night our protagonist realizes he's being followed purely orchestral track suspense imminent action preparation attempt to escape from danger before the battle war movies, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Big and boisterous rendition of the old classic, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon. Full big band and flowing female and male vocals. Brings you back to the old MGM classics of the 40's. Bright, energetic and engaging great for any retro documentaries or old style reality shows. Female Vocals, Dramatic, Broadway
A swinging and hip jazz big band song harkening back to the olden days of the 40s. Fun, upbeat, danceable and ready for the big ballrooms. Full real horn section. Great for a documentary, film noir or oldies dance scene. Brings you back to a more simple and carefree time of old MGM musicals. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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
Sweet and pensive orchestral gypsy waltz, with flavours of Hungary and Russia. Features Gypsy Violin, Accordion, Strings Flutes & Glockenspiel. Various movements and moods with stops and starts. Melodramatic PBS murder mystery, silent movie, documentary, history, Instrumental, East European, Hungary
This is from the collection of Greg Johnson's Original Christmas Songs done in the Jazz Ensemble-Traditional Pop Vocals style made famous by such crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
This is from the collection of Greg Johnson's Original Christmas Songs done in the Jazz Ensemble-Traditional Pop Vocals style made famous by such crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
This is from the collection of Greg Johnson's Original Christmas Songs done in the Jazz Ensemble-Traditional Pop Vocals style made famous by such crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
This is from the collection of Greg Johnson's Original Christmas Songs done in the Jazz Ensemble-Traditional Pop Vocals style made famous by such crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
This is from the collection of Greg Johnson's Original Christmas Songs done in the Jazz Ensemble-Traditional Pop Vocals style made famous by such crooners as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and others. Male Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
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