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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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
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
Kool Jazz Piano Quintet. Like sweet honey, satin sheets, late night romance. Big city piano bar, wine bar, or jazz club. Candlelight dinner, holding hands, eternal love. Sweet Valentine's Day romance. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
The reunion of family and friends. barbecue in the garden, a lively conversation, laughter, children playing. Comedy scenes of joyful and optimistic. Bright and Cool Jazz, Fresh, contemporary, upbeat and moving forward Jazz instrumentals, modern ensemble. Music for TV and film, corporate, radio, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A melancholic and lightly orchestrated tune with a slight jazz swing feel featuring piano, flutes, strings, clarinets, french horn, drums and basses. 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
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
This is a romantic love story of two hearts in the rhythm of bossa nova. String orchestra, electric guitar, percussion, bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Jazz rendition of Bernstein and Sondheim's "Tonight" from West Side Story. I wanted to arrange the originally upbeat song to be more relaxed, rich, restrained, melancholy. It is Romeo and Juliet after all. Orchestra strings. Great for mature love and bittersweet moments. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Lounge Music with a high chillout factor. Relax in this music and dive into a load of soul and handmade old school sounds. Have a listen to this stunning piece of music. Instrumental, Jazz, Acid Jazz, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Nostalgic 1930's dance hall feel with a piano, upright bass, muted trumpet and brush drum base, led by a cheerful clarinet solo line, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A bouncy Big Band orchestrated track straight from the roaring 20's and 30's. Starts with an enchanting trombones line, continuing to cool and elegant saxophones ensemble and culminating in an frantic explosion of melody and harmony. Great for periodic films, funny commercials and detective stories. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Jazz guitar & wind orchestra arrangement of the George Gershwin classic 'Someone To Watch Over Me'. It can work both as dramatic score or background music in environments like a restaurant, bar, or club. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
A great music for love story. A strings ensemble, a brilliant plan, a sweet oboe, are the setting for a sweet and dreamy romantic scene. Love song, Valentine's Day, loving, gentle, caring, simple pleasures, eternal love forever, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Feel like some slow dancin'? Have a listen to this Smooth Silky Samba with rich orchestral strings and horns. A romantic samba beat is painted with rich emotional melodies that paint a mood of romance and slow dancing by a warm breeze in the evening of a romantic sunset. A Candlelight Dinner Delight, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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