Modern Jazz, also known as Progressive Jazz, includes various styles of Jazz that have evolved since the early 1940s and are marked generally by harmonic and rhythmic complexity, emphasis on chord progressions rather than melody, a tendency to draw on classical forms and styles, and eclectic, allusive melodic tags in improvisation. Modern Jazz dominated much of the instrumental Jazz scene until the new Smooth/Acid/Nu genres emerged. Bebop has had a significant influence on Modern Jazz - it is driven by complex, sophisticated harmonies and the combinations of acoustic instruments to create exciting new sounds, and it also includes odd time signatures and influences from other cultures such as ...
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A solo guitar and drums piece done in a finger-style jazz guitar style ala Joe Pass. 12 bar blues with a walking bass line on the guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Swinging Bluesy Jazz tune, featuring a warm rhythm Guitar, Piano based melody, and a solo on Bass. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Pure jazz at the highest level. These master musicians play with precision and flavor. Great sound quality and an awesome mix makes this song stand out. In the style of Nicholas Payton except featuring a trombone, alto sax and piano. Fast tempo. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Starting out as a gregorian chant played by the piano in a very solemn style as if sung by monks, Everlasting Life is a song about the betrayal of the church against its lied to sheep. Then out of nowhere the song turns into a swinging angry jazz song reminiscent of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Float away is for that moment when you just want to escape... and then you actually do. It sounds like an astral dream and in it is a strange mixture of doubt and optimism. Euphoric in nature, the song is performed with the greatest care to detail and nuance. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
It's incredible what can be said by just one note. Don't Be Afraid is a song about reflection on the journey of life with all it's ups and downs. Very heart felt and thoughtful, the song eventually transitions into a warm groove that is encouraging with the light of hope. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A swinging, quirky, happy, carefree bebop tune with solos from tenor sax, & a musical conversation between piano & guitar. In the style of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Herbie Nichols, Benny Golson, Mark Whitfield, Horace Silver, Cecil Taylor, Paul Motian, Lee Konitz & Branford Marsalis. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A hard swinging medium-up tempo modern bebop composition for quartet with a 12 tone influenced melody over rhythm changes. Featuring high energy improvised solos from guitar and alto sax. In the style of Kenny Garrett, Steve Coleman, Greg Osby, Andrew Hill, Eric Dolphy & others. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An uptempo modern jazz bebop composition for quintet. Features energetic improvised solos from electric guitar, tenor sax & piano. Similar to Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Garrett, Thelonious Monk, Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, Herbie Hancock 1960's Blue Note Records. For films. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A swinging, odd meter harmonically sophisticated modern jazz instrumental quintet composition with high energy improvised solos from alto sax and guitar. In the style of modern jazz artists such as Joe henderson, Andrew Hill, Greg Osby, Dave Holland, Steve Coleman, John Scofield. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A real showcase for the band. Based on traditional AABA form, the piece is developed with unusual structures, like the saxophones' open chorus in the middle and the crossing polyphonic lines at the end. A serious challenge which the band manages brilliantly. Of course the solos - Noah Bless on, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Alarming Expectation - The Flight can be the last one. The frequent change of measure 3,4 to 4,4 to 3,4, nervous theme and complicated harmony. As well as Debra Weisz on Trombone and Andy Middleton on Tenor Sax creates a certain mood for the piece. Sounds like Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Gil Evans, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A mellow instrumental tune with electric piano intro, string pads, acoustic guitar. A trumpet and guitar solo are featured. This track can be used as an TV theme, movie soundtrack and phone-on-hold segment. Track can be used for film and T. V underscore and commercial PA system broadcast. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A quirky, bouncy, mellow, relaxed, happy blues with an angular melody over some modern harmony and an 11 bar song form. In the style of Thelonious Monk, Paul Motian, Andrew Hill, Kenny Garrett, Joe Lovano, Joe Henderson, Larry Young, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, George Benson. Versatile. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An edgy, militant modern jazz composition in the style of Steve Coleman, Greg Osby, & Andrew Hill with an angular intervallic melody and a quirky 13 bar song form over modern harmony. Features guitar & alto sax solos. Perfect for militant/sci-fi/urban documentary/film/TV soundtracks. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Heartfelt, slow paced and radiating a subtle beauty influenced by artists such as Brad Mehldau and The Bad Plus. Features Piano, Upright Bass and Drums great for romance, reflection and relaxation. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz quartet featuring tenor saxophone, piano, upright bass and drums. Lyrical, yearning and mellow late night mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Beautiful, romantic and enchanting contemporary Jazz with a more tense and dramatic mid section. Features Piano, Soprano Sax, Double Bass and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Cool and driving modern Jazz with influences ranging from John Coltrane through to contemporary artists such as Branford Marsalis. A repetitive bass motif contrasts with free and vibrant drums, wailing saxophone and sophisticated piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Left-field Jazz trio incorporating elements of rock, pop and modern classical music. Features a driving drum groove, powerful bassline and emotive, passionate and yearning piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Hard-Hitting New York Jazz; Bebop Influences In A Contemporary Groove Featuring Trumpet, Guitar and Trombone. Anthemic Composition Great For Police Action/CSI-type Shows, Detective or Mystery Series, Urban Big-City Scenes, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Medium-Slow Serious Swing, Minor key - Dark but Energetic and Playful. Bebop Chord Changes and Melody with Interesting Twists. Great Musical Interplay! Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Funky Modern Jazz - Interesting Harmonies and Horn Parts, Innovative yet Smooth Rhythms. Wonderful Trombone and Piano Solos, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This light and welcoming, unintrusive Jazz Swing track makes for a great ambience music for restaurants, cafe, cocktail, lounge, lobby, reception, foyer, hotel, hold music, bar, shopping center mall, elevator, supermarket, wedding, relaxation spa, as well as great background music for light video. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A cool bouncy swinging happy full of fun retro jazz track featuring a delicious electric guitar melody, snappy drum kicks, finger snapping upright bass all with a solid back beat. Energize your media Films, TV, Radio, Video Games, Podcasts, apps, Websites, Home Videos, Music on Hold, advertising. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
It's early Friday evening at a local watering spot. A young lady sits alone at a table for two near a window, watching the sun go down and waiting for Mister Right to arrive. The house band is playing her favorite tune; she's lost in thought, hardly noticing as a gentleman approaches her table.. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A quirky straight-ahead swing jazz tune with piano, bass, drums with brushes, acoustic guitar, vibes, marimba and flute. An unusual, unconventional jazz piece that starts with a driving bass line and drums. After the melodic statement there are solos that weave through and over top of one another. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A fast swing jazz tune based loosely on Frosty the Snowman with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums and vibes. After the opening theme, Frosty takes a turn toward a much hotter climate thanks to a very cookin' drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea from the 60's. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This light and welcoming, unintrusive Jazz Swing track makes for a great ambience music for restaurants, cafe, cocktail, lounge, lobby, reception, foyer, hotel, hold music, bar, shopping center mall, elevator, supermarket, wedding, relaxation spa, as well as great background music for light video. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This light and welcoming, unintrusive Jazz Swing track makes for a great ambience music for restaurants, cafe, cocktail, lounge, lobby, reception, foyer, hotel, hold music, bar, shopping center mall, elevator, supermarket, wedding, relaxation spa, as well as great background music for light video. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Exciting and intense track featuring real instruments,with alto saxophone taking the lead.Great theme tune or underscore to urban drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Great groove to this track featuring various types of drums and percussion with real alto saxophone floating on top.Would make a great theme tune or underscore to a variety of media. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Keep Looking - A moody and investigative jazz groove featuring tenor saxophone, vibraphone and fretless bass. Fades from 3:05. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An eccentric and joyful jazz swing tune with a solid rockfish backbeat and a touch of secrecy, features piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
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