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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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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
imagine zoo animals swinging and jitterbugging dressed up to the nines animated festive fun lively grooving spirited pulsating sophisticated jive hip uptempo pulsating whimsical fun positive uplifting toe tapping jazzy instrumental perfect for children's movies television cartoons malls advertising, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A very cool, hip, and retro sounding big band swing track. If features brush drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, and horn section. Has a very urban sound and feel to it. Mid-tempo for a very laid-back, but big sound to it. The city at night full of neon signs for clubs and restaurants. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Optimistic and calm lounge orchestral jazz, based on electronic piano and rhodes piano chords combined with soft jazz guitar, light strings and brass. Suitable as a musical background in hotels, bars and shopping malls. Good for luxury promos and scenes, demonstrating riches in film and TV shows. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A rag time in four section arranged for drums, contrabass, guitar, piano, trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and clarinet. Ideal for films set in the 20s and 30s, comedy, advertising, jazz club... Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Beautiful instrumental song that features trumpet, fender rhodes electric piano, and orchestra. Reminiscent of the CTI Records era of jazz. Perfect for dinner and cocktails, nightclub, relaxing drive scene for TV/Film. Quite Storm, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Beautiful instrumental song that features trumpet, fender rhodes electric piano, and orchestra. Reminiscent of the CTI Records era of jazz. Perfect for dinner and cocktails, nightclub, relaxing drive scene for TV/Film. Quite Storm, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Waiting for someone. Is he (she) coming? Little suspense. We know at the end. A very cool jazz piece with smooth strings and vibraphone. Theme played by muted trumpet. Romantic mood a la Henri Mancini. Suitable for lounge bars, hotels and cool places. 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 sophisticated, sensual, piano instrumental enhanced with gentle orchestral strings. Works well in lounge bar or night-club scenes, or possibly for a romantic liaison, tender family moments, or for promotions involving travel, fashion, cosmetics, hotels. 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
The birthday song that you all know is now public domain! This version, inspired by Marilyn Monroe's singing is a slow, smoky jazz orchestral led by saxophone and counterpointed by flutes and strings. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Moody groove with sensuous melody on piano and gorgeous cello and trombone charts. Think Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain, the Gil Evans orchestrations. Stately and regal, warm and romantic. A trek across the desert or a European countryside. Perfect for a slow and poignant lovemaking scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Exotic Jazz with a retro, cinematic and French tone. Features elegant strings, piano, strummed gypsy Jazz style acoustic guitar, accordion, upright bass and drums. Captures the feel of jazzy film scores from the 50's and 60's. 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
A Gershwin inspired track, the mood begins with frenzy and ends peacefully with a piano trio feel. USES: ads promoting ways to relax or slow down, scenes starting with a hectic lifestyle and ending with a quiet moment. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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