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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Classic Hollywood lounge number featuring a jazz ensemble with grand piano in the lead and dreamy lush strings in the background. Smooth, elegant and sophisticated. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
JAZZ BALLAD: Classy nostalgic Jazz instrumental in the style of, and as a tribute to, ETTA JAMES. Mellow strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Kalimba, Bass and Jazz Drums. Great as source music or mellow background music. Even for jazzy commercials and advertisements. Jazz club blues lounge background music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A retro track from the 1950s/1960s featuring flutes, strings, xylophone, glockenspiel & rhythm section. Lively & cute, this track works beautifully in commercials, corporate presentations, TV underscore, kids shows, ad campaigns. Sophisticated, lively, cheeky, elegant, bouncy, sizzling, feel good. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music, Richard Freitas
Huge, old Hollywood rat pack style live jazz band heart-broken love song with Grammy winning male vocal lead and sexy, tender trumpet solo interludes. Like a trip to old Las Vegas, with soft live drum brushes on top hat and snare, and lush orchestral strings. Clean, but suggestive lost love lyrics. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Henry Mancini-ish stuff you would here in a department store in the late 50's early 60's... feels like music for driving up the coast in a 59' Porche 356... Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Remember when gang members used to dance to jazzy orchestral arrangements. It's that sound that came just before rock and roll. Reminiscent of West Side Story and The Jetsons. Space Age Urban. Good for comedy segues, parodies of fifties material, louge and cocktail scenes. Rat Pack era scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big Band 1940's 1950's swing style smooth pop jazz Guitar solo with Brass punch arrangements. Romantic wooing dedicated moving into the bridge reflective theme. Theme Song for nostalgic TV show or Broadway show, Good for student film history project or post WWII, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Morning traffic meets West Side Story. Big Band/modern classical fusion. Great for urban scenes of the forties through early sixties, wild swing dancing, old time gangster or Rat Pack scenes. Also good for retro Space Age scenes a la Jetsons. Mr. Burns would dance to this. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A 1950's style Jazz Jingle - Soft horn section with delicate piano, swinging guitar chords, vibes, catchy flutes, groovy percussion. An evening urban sound, dynamic fun playful and hip. Great background music, radio jingles, TV Documentaries, Retro Gameshows Sitcoms Romantic Comedy, chic fashion. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Fantastically charming, smooth & elegant kitch 50's/60's Jazz track. Colorful instrumentation with lively flutes, trombones & french horns, funfilled feel good Jazz. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic Hollywood lounge number with an elegant Grand Ballroom arrangement in the tradition of The Rat Pack. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Light jazz waltz featuring piano, strings and rhythm section. Cool, swinging, easy and playful, this track works well for any number of commercial spots, corporate venues and TV underscore. Cool, Uptempo, Lilting, Jazz Piano, Fun, Playful, TV Underscore, Commercials, Talk shows, Oprah, The View, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz, Richard Freitas
Classic Cartoon Cue. Similar in style and theme to the classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Merrie Melodoes theme used to intro and outro Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Michigan J. Frog, other memorable characters Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big time romance! Mellow, laidback, dreamy, love in the afternoon. A flower-strewn bed, rich lifestyles, relaxing on a sunny beach by the Mediterranean. Angelic & Alluring -- Lighthearted female choir. A fusion of Jazz & Bossa Nova, acoustic guitar, string ensemble, piano, trombone, drums & bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The style of music we love to hate... the schmaltzy, white bread music of the extremely ‘non-offensive’ kind that is heard in elevators, department stores, supermarkets and family restaurants. Perfect for a TV or movie scene or parody that calls for this type of generic background music. Instrumental, Comedy, Parody Music
Classic Hollywood lounge number with an elegant and sophisticated Grand Ballroom arrangement. Designed for hotel lobbies, shopping malls, elevators, Muzak and cocktail receptions. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A jazzy, climactic full jazz orchestra ending in the Style of Leonard Bernstein for bit Hollywood nostalgic or parody production. Or for the cast is all of a sudden start Rat Pack dancing... It happens! Happy Jazz build up to a huge serious climax and an elated conclusion. Fanfare Broadway fun showy, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Easy jazz track. Live drums swing. Light jazz tune on the piano uplifting. Opening of cafes and morning sun. Good mood. 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
Huge, old Hollywood rat pack style live Jazz band heart-broken love song with Grammy-winning male vocal lead and sexy, tender trumpet solo interludes. Like a trip to old Las Vegas, with soft live drum brushes on top hat and snare, and lush orchestral strings. Clean, but suggestive lost love lyrics. Male Vocals
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
A historical, retro big band, classic dance hall track, Showtime type music from the 1920-1950 era USA, Romantic and lyrical string section with brass section, acoustic guitar, jazz drums, acoustic bass, piano and some trumpet and violin soloing, Good for historical / period films, retro productions, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Lush exotica track with swooping strings, cool vibes & gentle percussion. 50s, 60s big hotel floor show lounge style of Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Esquivel. Quirky romantic drama, Bob Hope road show, tropical holiday comedy theme, travel program, island vacation, starlight dancing, Instrumental, Jazz, Exotica
Big band detective music played by a killer live conducted ensemble. A film noir tenor sax introduces us to the main theme that escalates through a series of bold, brassy gestures. Sax solo at 2:25. Band interlude at 3:38, main theme re-enters at 4:25. Various edits also availa, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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
Very authentic speakeasy or Great Gatsby style music with live horn section! 4 versions available, one with Big Horn intro and the other with violin intro and then 2 again without vocals! Perfect for anything wanting a vintage sound from the 1920's-1940's! Like Boardwalk Empire TV show music. Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Folk 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
Golden leaves fall to the ground as a couple in love take a Sunday morning walk through this beautiful city park. Gentle jazz ensemble sound with lush strings create this happy and contented, if a little sentimental, feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Chic, playful Jazz music with a flirtatious beachy vibe. Perfect for romcoms, trendy fashion promos, commercials, and branding campaigns. Great background music for lounges, cozy clubs, boho styles, retro shops, and design stores. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Classic jazz track with Fast paced rhythm. Brass, strings & horn melodies. Evening expedition on the Grand Continent, exquisitely dressed ladies, the night lights, the fashion and fun loving crowds, the aristocrats, great for comical situations too. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Engrossing big band jazz track with a Saturday Night Show feel. Brass, horns, solo jazz guitar and sax. Glamor, glitz, sparkling nights, high society, red carpets and the very essence of enjoyment come together in this track. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Up-tempo jazz track with intrigue. Brass, horns and a classic sax & jazz guitar solos. Racing madly, hot on the chase, all caution thrown to the wind, scenes of nail-biting, non-stop thrills, retro style. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Skipping through New York! Peppy pizzicato strings and swingin' jazzed up brass bring this cute kitschy track to life. Think vintage commercials & fifties retro glamour. Funny, sweet, nostalgic. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mid-tempo, relaxing mood with a bit of sentimental melody outlined by piano and violin. Performed by retro-styled swinging jazz combo could be placed anywhere between 20's and 50's of the twentieth century. This performance is influenced by classical or european, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Contemporary orchestral jazz. Interesting fusion of minimalist and jazz elements. Inquisitive, cool, original, good for dance, fashion, design, high tech and visual media. Part of the Homelands Suite. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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
Cool, funky Swing Track. Cool walking double bass makes you feel like your in in an old movie club scene. Intricate piano phrasing and sexy changes make this perfect for commercials and film. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Big sweet brass and strings orchestral jazz, exciting and fun, upbeat with elements of disco, perfect for travel and theme park commercials, ocean cruises, and other happy thrilling experiences, by Anthony James, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Sort of Vladimir Kosma seventies french comedy film music, funny horns leads, swinging and authentic with a touch of nostalgy, Claude Zidi and Pierre Richard moments. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Get down and funky with an authentic N'awlins street band. Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light,, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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