Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.
This popular piece has been used in countless commercials over the years. This version is done on a simple, innocent music box. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Music Boxes
Playful, flirtatious medium fast speed Bossa Nova music with a great variety of loop edits. Perfect for TV commercials, marketing promo business, travel shows, romantic comedy, corporate videos, documentary, web series, animations, elevator, restaurant, cafe, relaxing background music. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A high impact, cool, retro Big Band Jazz song in the style of the great 1950’s and 1960’s TV shows like Get Smart and Dick Van Dyke. Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band, Bewitched, Mad Men, Ball room dancing, with an 18 piece jazz band. Rat Pack, Benny Goodman Count Basie. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Simple yet elegant, this beautiful and gentle carol is played on a grand piano. No fancy frills and bows here, just a sweet traditional Christmas song. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A vintage, small ensemble ballad in the style of Lawrence Welk, a.k.a. champagne music: light and bubbly as champagne. Perfect for your black and white vintage old time videos, whether it be Grandma’s galleries or your old 8mm film stock. Silent films, cheesy parodies, rollicking family vacation, Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Classic, doom-laden, blues with attitude, Historical sounding, authentic / genuine blues guitar from a bygone era, Think 'O Brother Where Art Thou'; history / retro, perhaps New Orleans / Southern / probibition era, depression era, or older, Dobro / Blues guitars,, Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
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
This lonesome acoustic track evokes the wide expanses of the Western U.S., rangeland, the cowboy's vanishing lifestyle, and desert roadtrips. A perfect vibe in your ad for whiskey, western boots, blue jeans, Ford, GMC or Dodge work trucks. An equally good fit with Civil War or pioneer history shows. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic
Downtrodden guitar blues with a retro / historical feel, Classic blues / historical blues sound, Acoustic guitar, Dobro, Slide guitar / steel guitar, later joined by subtle Hammond organ, Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
A happy and fun Charleston, Authentic retro jazz sound, Historical / period around 1900-1940, Traditional jazz band, plus ukulele and clarinet joining in later, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A great jazz stinger for opening or closing a scene or for use in commercials. Perfect for documentaries or TV spots. As the title suggests, the theme is derived from a popular ballad from the swing era with a smokey sax playing the theme. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Light and airy jazz piece with guitars upright bass and drums. Perfect for a breezy summer day on the sailboat or at the country club. Pleasant background for setting the mood. Bike riding or a picnic with lots of smiles. Dogs and children running in the park on a gorgeous spring day. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Uptempo Russian or Yiddish style Polka. Accordeon, bouzouki and voices over nylon guitars, bass and drums. Can be a Jewish celebration, traditional Greek folk music, Russian folk music, Gypsy music or Eastern European folk music. Available is also an 'underscore version' which cuts out the melodic/t, Male Vocals, Russian, Russian Traditional
A mellow, big band Glenn Miller style ballad straight from an old gramophone 75rpm record of the 30s era. A perfect fit for your black and white vintage old time videos, whether it be grandma’s galleries or your old 8mm film stock. Just bring the Blazer and a Gin Fizz. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Celebrate a sloppy, silly, drunken New Years with this hilarious version of Auld Lang Syne. Played by a solo trombone (real, not sampled or synthesized) with lots of smearing glissando and ridiculous vibrato. Reminiscent of the old Looney Tunes cartoon. Great for a hangover remedy ad too! Vaudeville, Instrumental, Themes, New Years Music
Laid-back electronic jazz track with a strong supporting piano groove under MIDI saxophone melodies. Bouncy and fun. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Step back in time with this nostalgic track that is a sentimental journey to a by-gone era, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a heartwarming vintage sound. Instrumental, Themes, Valentines Music
Smooth, elegant, relaxing medium speed swing with Electric Piano, Piano, Double Bass and Drum. Perfect for hotel lounge, travel shows, cooking shows, web series, elevator, restaurant, cafe, ringtone, animation, documentary and relaxing background music. After all, just chillin ya know. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Suspenseful, dramatic track that builds into a cresendo at the end. Great background if you need something building to a big dramatic surprise or climax at the end. Intense cool jazzy track for intense chase, gun molls and the mafia, private eye spying on the bad guys. Haunting murder mystery... Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Step back in time with this nostalgic track that is a sentimental journey to a by-gone era, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a heartwarming vintage sound. Instrumental, Themes, Valentines Music
The day is sunny as you take a relaxing stroll to your favorite French Cafe. Use this lovely track for commercials, comedies, cooking shows, cartoons, & travel shows. Use it to bring charm to film characters or to instill a blissful mood. It really will fit a multitude of uses. Instrumental, European, France
Old time blues, jazz with a real nice feel. All real instruments and musicians. A natural sounding drum kit and bass. The feature instrument is resonator guitar, giving it a 1930's or 1940's feel. Enjoy! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
Driving country rock, with a Native American flavor. Vocal chants join the main guitar melody. Performed on Dobro, electric guitars, bass and drums. Great mix of blues, folk, rock, Americana and Native American influences. Instrumental, Blues, Country Blues
Welcome to the land of cool, nylon guitar chords, over cool subtle jazz drums, electric piano smoothing a melody over the top, its jazz time in the lounge, cruising, summer and happy times ahead. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
A solo musette accordion playing a French-style waltz. Slightly dark and dreary, while remaining lively and melodramatic. Instrumental, European, France
Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style, acoustic jazz in the style of D'jango etc, Vintage / historical jazz with a happy, playful mood, Acoustic guitars, upright bass, violin / fiddle, Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Retro-styled piano track with wistful melody and historical feel. Sentimental and nostalgic. The subtle vinyl crackle adds a certain old feeling to the song; there is also of course a "clean" version available. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Big tom drums, nice brass section and an old time sounding female vocal singing some of the public domain song “”Billy Boy”. Lots of energy and forward movement! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
Uptempo swing era piece featuring muted Trumpet, Benny Goodman style clarinet solo backed by a Big Band. Classic finger snappin hot jazz rhythm and walking bass makes this track suitable for 1930's and 40's era period requirements. Zoot suits, fedoras, jumping jive, cabarets, prohibition, gangsters, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Swinging clarinets, gypsy jazz guitar, and a walking bass combine with modern day electronics and vocal samples for an attention getting Electro Swing Track! Choose from full, instrumental, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Vocal Samples, Jazz, Electro Swing
A cheap cantina restaurant with drunken Italian musicians playing an authentic tarantella. Hot pizza Italiano, cooking show, restaurant or sidewalk cafe. Little Italy travel show, documentary, drama romantica, new boyfriend or girlfriend. Festive wedding party, engagement, holiday fun. Loopable, Instrumental, European, Italy
A cool rhythm section and hip, contemporary jazz piano set an intimate club mood for the listener; perfect for film moods, swinging romance, and club & restaurant environments! Complex chord voicings and a swinging percussive groove top off the night with this Post-bop hit! Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Looking for a good time? A dance for the boys in the 1920s reveals a lot about who they are. Blaring horns, jazzy, stripper music, pole dancer, smoky club or bar. Hot, sexy, sweet and swingy. 1940s, 1950s, burlesque and bump and grind. By film composer Hannis Brown. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
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Underscore track with a low level spy-thriller bass groove. Funky, laidback drums, electric piano, slightly retro feel. Undercover cop, investigation, searching for clues etc. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Jazzy background track, A 'music bed' of jazz music, meaning that there is no outstanding lead melody, which makes this track great for background / backdrop use, Soft jazzy brush drums, upright bass and piano, with very subtle acoustic guitar strumming also joining in, Classy and easy-going, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
One of the most dynamic and exciting Christmas songs, this famous holiday piece, with a piano and sparkly glockenspiel in this version, is also known as the "Ukrainian Carol" or "Ring, Christmas Bells." Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Boy meets girl on the beach which,is where they kiss goodbye.A summer romance but will it be more? Laughter and tears with toes in the sand watching the sunset, a final farewell.A warm wind blows and whispers their love to the waves.Piano Intro with big strings,no tempo and very free and spacious. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
When we were young, the whole world was great. we were surrounded by magical things, funny dolls, and most were funny clowns jazzy piece for kids and there parents, good for use in animation, Instrumental, Cartoon, Cartoon Jazz
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