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
Modern sounds serve up a contemporary arrangement of a Rat Pack style number with a flair of kitsch reflecting American Cocktail Culture of the 50’s and 60’s. Cool, smooth and jazzy sounds for swingers only! 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
Orchestral latin music played by a full big band. Starts with a building section that breaks into a full blown 1950s style mambo. Marimba solo. Sax solo, arrangers chorus. Big cha cha ending! 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
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
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
Sweet Mid Tempo Jazz. Tasty sax solo.. Great for a sophisticated scene as well as travel, leisure, entertainment, restaurants, cafe scenes and lounge. A perfect piece for cruising down the freeway or kicking back on the yacht. The sax track is sexy and ROMANTIC. 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 Warm Nostalgic Love Song, slow Atmospheric Jazz with beautiful strings, delicate piano & melodic saxaphone. Elegant vintage sound. Light, touching and tender. Memories, Love, Dating, Endearing Romance. Great for background music, romantic/emotional scenes, Adult productions, moonlight, champagne. 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
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
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
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 supremely tasty, classy, lush and delicate classic jazz track. Smooth as velvet, featuring all live instruments and orchestra, and a female vocal towards the end of the track. Classic big band jazz ensemble with orchestra. Stick around to hear the short vocal part around the 3 minute mark. Female Vocals, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
It's 1973 and you're chilling out with this sweet laidback jazzy music. Elegant, playful & mellow orchestral lounge music with cool flutes and muted trumpets over lush strings & rhythmic brush drums. Another Martini, anyone? Romantic evenings, holding hands, candlelight & flowers, midnight stroll, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Welcome to the roaring 20's - a unique era of the 1920's. This is the sad, romantic, longing and authentic soundtrack you need for every project featuring the 1920's - 1930's with the well-known vintage audio quality, modeled after 1920's standards for the real historical sound. 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
Original uptempo positive and kitschy 40-50's style pop orchestra and big band swing suitable for nostalgic night club dance floor movie scenes, retro tv commercials, product presentations, introduction videos, reality tv moments or old world pictures. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
A sexy, smoky orchestral jazz orchestra piece evoking such classic soundtracks as Taxi Driver and Chinatown. A plaintive saxophone, lonely muted trumpet, steady upright bass and occasional bursts of strings and winds. Great for film noir scenes, nostalgia, fantasy, history, parodies, erotica. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral 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
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
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
Quiet new age piano ensemble with very nice strings sailing to new places with each section.3 sections that reflect different moods while retaining the purity of the Lilacs theme (1st theme) Colorful harmonies jazz tension and release while striving for simplicity. Great Love Theme for TV or Movie, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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
Sultry, smooth piano piece, mellow, quiet Classic jazz/cabaret groove, great for scenes of elegant parties, sophisticated lovers, savoring wine, dinner music, muzak, restaurant, car commercials. adverts, infomercials, romance, love making, proposal, wedding music, big band, be bop,, 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
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
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
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 lush, sophisticated, Ellingtonish, instrumental ballad featuring a full brass section. piano, bass, and drums playing a beautiful romantic melody. Great for a period piece or when needing background ballad for party/anniversary/wedding scene, romance. Instrumental, 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
This Tune un-intentionally became the ultimate Elevator tune! Jazz Intro followed by a Jazz Waltz Guitar lead doubled by strings with brass undertones gives this song a light bouncey feel, it reminds one of those elevator rides while hearing a full orchestration of an old tune. A real nice theme. 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
Think of a big sale at Macy's or Gimble's... or elegant gambler's in the Las Vegas of the late 50's & early 60's a bouncy cha cha cha with sophistication and charm... 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
Sinatra or Bobby Darin "Beyond The Sea" without the vocals. Fun, Rat Pack escapades, taking on Las Vegas, big parties, jazzy big band music. Laidback, happy, and entertaining. Oceans ll, moving, fun and festive. Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Jerry Lewis, 1960s, 1970s era. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A short, serious track in the film noir style with orchestra and piano. Great for period pieces, parodies, stylistic underscores (like Chinatown or Taxi Driver). Quiet, mysterious and a little sexy. Romantic drama, edgy mystery, transitions, flashbacks, crime in progress, chilling & tense, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
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