In the late 1940's and 1950's cool jazz evolved directly from bop. Essentially it was a mixture of bop with certain aspects of swing that had been overlooked or temporarily discarded. Dissonances were smoothed out, tones were softened, arrangements became important again and the rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Because some of the key pacesetters of the style (many of whom were studio musicians) were centered in Los Angeles, it was nicknamed "West Coast Jazz." Some of the recordings were experimental in nature (hinting at classical music) while some overarranged sessions were bland but in general this was a viable and popular style. By the late 1950's hard bop from the East Coast ...
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Don't you wish some people would just keep their opinions to themselves? Here's the soundtrack if that ever happens, featuring acoustic guitar, piano, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Swinging gypsy jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate and juicy medium-tempo jazz swing featuring acoustic guitar, piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A slightly pushy and quirky medium jazz swing tune that encourages one to take immediate action, featuring piano, guitar, marimba, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A relaxed and slightly haunting jazz swing filled with a sense of relief that a trying time is possibly ended with guitar, piano, vibes, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
50's style traditional jazz ballad. Laid back and cool, with a sultry touch, featuring piano, acoustic bass, drums, acoustic guitar, and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A contemplative yet lively jazz swing tune to help with decisions, featuring piano, guitar, vibes, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A delightful jazz quintet of piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes reminds one of the little kid who just won't be quiet. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A light and childish jazz swing tune with a very relaxed melody that is reflective of happy memories, featuring a quartet of piano, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A light and airy jazz swing with a hint that something new is about to happen with piano, bass, drums with brushes and guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium swing tune with no drums with a question and answer melody featuring piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The party has been going on for days and now it's time to actually chillout on the beach and relax. This jazzy chill song features a flowing tenor sax melody and smooth real horn section. Sexy, serene and slightly mystical with a bit of excitement in the chorus sections. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back and relaxed jazz piece of music, using some interesting rhythms and beautiful chord inversions. Smooth guitar and keyboard sound with the groovy backing ensemble. This piece is perfect for placing behind a wide range of visuals. Relaxing island music, Tiki Bar fun, happy hour, etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back and relaxed jazz piece of music, using some interesting rhythms and beautiful chord inversions. Smooth guitar and keyboard sounds in combination with groovy backing ensemble. This piece is perfect for placing behind a wide range of visuals. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Ambient Guitars with a beautiful Sax in a nice atmospheric tune. Sounds like great old Jazz timers such as Bill Withers and Nat King Cole. Ideal for a soundtrack, stylish coffee music, this track has great vibes! Available at different versions and tempos. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Jazz
Groovy, jazzy and psychedelic chillout instrumental featuring a soulful tenor sax melody, swaggering bass and rhodes keyboard. Moody and mellow but with some drive. Great as background music for ambience and atmospheres, voice overs or as reflective underscore. Sit back, relax and chill out! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Light cocktail swing featuring muted trumpet with a great retro vibe. Black Tie elegance suitable for high society, serious jazz listening, dancing or schmoozing. Creates swanky, upscale party atmosphere without dominating. Supports dialogue. Played by a quartet of accomplished jazz musicians, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Pure Trumpet enceses this Jazz gem! Underlying song to "Flying Home For Christmas" and invokes the romantic in all of us in front of the fireplace or in any lounge! Instrumental, Theme Music, Wedding Themes Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool style Jazz improvisation in a style of a cross between James Brubeck and John Coltrane. Live feeling instrumental with some basic raps in between. Great for a 1950s style club atmosphere. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This is aimed at the same market as the modern jazz quartet which lasted over fifty years supplying people who needed something better than pop music in their lives. It was actually a blend of any classic music played on the vibraphone lead. The idea was to make a musical identity for anything. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Classic cool old school medium swing jazz like the sounds of the blue note label of the 1950's and early 60's. Full track features a muted Miles Davis like trumpet sound along with the rich double bass, brushes on the drum set and piano. Great for film, tv, documentaries, media projects, commericals, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This loop only utilizes a jazz trio. It uses a medium fast tempo and has a cool feel with a simple texture. The sound quickly and easily suggests sophisticated jazz, great for radio or TV. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
With its slinky percussion, cunning electric organs and wily bass lines, this shifty Jazz piece is the perfect fit for all adult based dramas, bar / lounge scenes and old-time crime productions, a.k.a. - film noir. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
(soft rock) flute, acoustic & electric piano, guitar, acoustic bass, congas, drums. Funky fun to dance to, and have a good time. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool Jazz spy thriller similar to Archer, Pink Panther, White Collar etc. featuring fast, flurried horn riffs, plunging upright bass riffs and hectic conga lines. Smooth, suave jazz perfect for Action, Comedy, Spies etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very cool jazz, big band track. This jazz waltz instrumental features brush drums, piano, upright bass, and horns. Very smooth and laid back. Great for theme music, or background for an upscale urban setting. Chicago, New York, Las Vegas. Has a bit of a retro sound to it. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Another world exists right inside our heads at times, a place to get conveniently lost. This sultry jazz swing tune features piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features tenor sax and piano. Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable wind-section theme, it is perfect for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, comm, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Fast and hot jazz, an upbeat and swinging track featuring female vocal shout, a tight four horn section, tenor sax and vibes solos, cooking brush work drum set, smoking bass, and icy cool tinkling on the piano ivories. Useful music for giving a feeling of movement to any and all multimedia projects, Vocal Samples, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A fusion of fast swing and slow funk with a very motivational pull, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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