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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Romantic Trumpet Melody with Smooth Jazz Background. Nice Piano Solo and Funky Guitar Rhythms, Upright Bass. Uplifting and Revitalizing! All Real Stuff - Live Musicians Playing Acoustic Instruments! Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Bright with a light Pop groove, featuring light acoustic guitar, shimmering vibraphone, electric guitar, electric piano, and underlying atmospheric textures, creating a feel-good mood, depicting a scene of luxury and elegance. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Catchy blues version of the popular Christian hymn, gently performed on the piano. Wistful-introspective and melodic. A wunderful choice if you need a premium piano underscore for your project such as a documentary or film. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Chilled, Urban Jazz with a hip, upbeat, carefree vibe. Two sections, one led by guitar and the second by saxophone. A great cool, laid-back track for modern, funky projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Two lovers meet for the first time, drinking glasses in a cocktail lounge bar. Features a sensual Sax, piano, bass, drums. Sweet nights in the big city, limo cruising, elegant and sophisticated, perfect for urban romance, moonlight drive, holding hands on a starry night, dancing or making love. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Slow pads with saxophone. Classic 'private detective' or late-night Jazz bar sound. City night, soft jazz. Surly, erotic, sensual. It sounds like the theme from the 1982 Sci-Fi film, Blade Runner. Films, Forensic Files, Spies, and sexy background music for clubs, smoky bars, and lounges. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Lovely smooth-luxurious jazz performed on the piano. Ideal as background music for clubs, restaurants, upscale occasions and romance. Also fantastic for film and TV usage (like "romantic dinner" scenes). Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Rio de Janeiro feel with flute and Kalimba. South American, ethnic vib. Ambient, Spacey, Etherial, Atmospheric. Playful and mysterious, perfect for travel in strange and exotic places, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Great fretless bass. Laid back, cool nylon string guitar solo. Slow jazzy. A lazy stroll through the city or watching girls on the beach... Great for travel to romantic locations. Nice for background restaurant music. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A romantic and positive jazz track featuring sax and jazz guitar, piano, strings and hohner blues harp. Elegant instrumental track perfect for comedies and any video production with sentimental subjects. Courtesy by We Love Music Records (R. Fertl). Sopran Sax: M. Chovancova; Jazz Guitar: R. Fertl. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A subtle acoustic lounge jazz track featuring marimba, violin, cello, acoustic guitar, percussion, and a catchy melody, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A modern, syncopated jazz vibe and feel round out this upbeat track. Composed by award-winning multi-instrumentalist Martin Stehl, this track is perfect for television commercials, films, presentations and vacation get-a-way productions. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Relax with dinner and a cocktail in a Jazz Club, Restaurant, Resort Bar. Great for Travel shows, or underscore narration. A Smooth Piano JaZz Trio creates the atmosphere with a med-tempo vibe, not a loop but a naturally evolving tasty swinging performance. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A reggae inspired smooth jazz tune filled with longing and desire, featuring electric piano, guitar, vibes, synthesizer, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Exotic nights and cool Island breezes. This Brazilian Jazz piece includes stirring, romantic flamenco guitar. Perfect for travel to faraway and exotic places. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Contemporary Smooth Jazz with a gentle bite. Catchy melodic piano and sax. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool attitude, hip travel music. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A smooth and soulful tune with a relaxing and calm vibe, featuring trombone, flugelhorn and smooth guitars. Works great for travel, retail, spa and hospitality. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Moderate: Upscale fashion, travel, romance and leisure via the language of nouveau jazz. Saucy piano, posh bass, liquid guitar, tantalizing percussion. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A mellow, relaxed, comforting tune providing just the right amount of tenderness. Featuring elegant piano melody, mute guitar, strings, drums and percussion. The perfect track for a romantic evening. Great for TV, film, restaurants, advertising, web etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
JAZZ AFRIQUE: Nice cool acid fusion vibe, brimming with lively African percussion that sits perfectly with the cool low-key Rhodes piano chords and subtle bass progression. Perfect for travel programs, documentary, geographical applications, infomercials, presentations, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Upbeat and energetic great for news, entertainment, hollywood, stars, people, city streets, night life. Flute, piccolo add extra flair; melodic relaxing guitar solo. Perfect for a night on the town! Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Contemporary Smooth Acid Jazz. Upbeat and positive with a soulful cool urban attitude. Perfect for LifeStyle branded CDs or placement in film or television. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Soulful with swagger! Hip laid backbeat trip-hop swank groove with muted Miles trumpet. USAGE: Finance, corporate, mystery, spy, film, TV, branded Cds. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Great syncopated drum, bass and guitar groove round out this track. Very reminiscent of 'the Police' or Sting. Upbeat and driving, perfect for any production needing a very jazz rock infused vibe or feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Just like being in a dimly lighted smoky hole in the wall jazz club in Manhattan sipping on a vodka martini, shaken not stirred, while you and your lover decide to dance, hold hands, and reminisce about your first date as the sexy smooth music fills the room with laid back ambient memories. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth jazz with an urban feel featuring piano and flute. Beautiful melodies, slap bass, electric piano and light strings gives the feeling of late night with a sensuous quality. Fun in the sun feel, a romantic sightseeing drive along the coast, travel channel, upscale retail, or commercial. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Romantic smooth jazz track, tender kisses, afternoon walks hand in hand, the feeling the world is made up of only two people. Great for chill out, background, leisure, retail, cafe, restaurants, corporate video, branding, travel, romance, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A slightly hyper jazz tune with a funky R&B backbeat with lots of energy featuring electric piano, electric bass, drums, guitar, flute and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth Jazz upbeat positive track. Features piano and fender rhodes. Sounds like Fourplay. Great for a drive up the coast, candlelight evening, cocktails at a nightclub. Travel Channel, Food Network, background radio play for film. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A cool, relaxed and chilled-out jazz, lounge track. Smooth bass lines, slightly dusty or smoky sound, warm and pleasant jazz chords. Soft jazz guitar solos. Note - this track has some "vinyl ticking" sounds added deliberately, to complement the mood. You will hear some slight scratching and ticking, Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Cruising on a yacht drinking champagne and soaking up the rays. A smooth melodic piano melody makes this track perfect for TV/film, radio, restaurants, on hold, documentary, travel, vacation, romance, candlelight dinner, limo cruising, cooking, trendy jazz nightclub in LA, New York, and more. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A blend of jazz / fusion, funk, soul and chill-out. Lounge jazz feel, with relaxed but funky drums and bass, and jazzy guitar lines. Emotional, loving, breezy grooves. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A funky smooth jazz tune with a jazz swing feel filled with urgency and trepidation, featuring piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, electric bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A beautiful smooth calm relaxing easy listening theme to bring a bright optimistic and positive mood to any form of media such as underscore in TV film movie documentary corporate website advertising promotional marketing leisure retail cafe or phone on hold. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A very direct and to the point melody and rhythm propel this song thru the fork in the road, featuring electric piano, electric bass, acoustic guitar, flute and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
How would it sound, if some jazz musicians would play one of Bach's most famous tunes in a smokey jazz club late at night in front of a few remaining guests? Maybe like this track. The "Air On A G String" in an intimate arrangement for a quartet with alto sax, piano, double bass and brush drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Johann Sebastian Bach
Grooving, funky, uptempo positive track. Powerful brass and slap bass give the feel of celebration. Punchy drums and piano improvisation are so inspiring. Very motivational and bright music. Perfectly fit for show opening, party background, TV game shows, talk shows, infomercials and commercial. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A SLOW SOULFUL COMPASSIONATE feel with a strong SEXY GUITAR MELODY and a tasty RHODES PIANO SOLO. A good fit for a ROMANTIC scene, as the track has a sense of COMPASSION and a lot of HEART Also a nice fit for RADIO. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
This is an upbeat Jazz groove. Electric bass and rhodes piano give this a feeling of freedom. Should be played while on the beach! Free higher resolutions and formats are available upon request. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Light jazz funk with the lead melody line taken by a cool soprano sax. Groovy bass and drums provide the backing for vibes and electric piano in this upbeat and confident track. Sounds like you've got nothing to worry about. Also available as a Loop. Disco, funk, Jazz, blues, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
