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.
A funny, rock, hip, current song with a dance hall swing feel. Male vocals, whistling, guitar and drums accompany this stylish track. Fashion, telecommunications, electronics. Lively, exciting, jazzy, over-the-top fun, cheeky, sweet, inspiring and motivational. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
A 1940s Big Band swing track featuring saxes and clarinet a la Benny Goodman. Jazzy, uptempo and fun tune perfect for commercials, TV underscore or corporate uses. Swing, Floor Show Sassy Classy Uptempo, 1940s, Positive Confident, Saxes, Clarinet, Playful, Django jazz. Club Lounge Cocktail Rom-com, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band, Richard Freitas
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Upbeat retro funk groove featuring the upright bass, vibes and guitar. Super for corporate video, documentary, casino scene, Vegas Rat Pack, Oceans 11, romcom. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
Grab your Tuxedos! This elegant, feel good jazz track has all the sophistication of a penthouse cocktail party. Superb musicianship with the clarinet and trumpet. Richard Freitas, Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
If you hear this song at a baseball game, that means it's time for the 7th inning stretch. This version features a traditional ball park organ. The traditional American Pastime, played by everyone from unoffical groups to the Major Leagues, including playoffs and World Series. Instrumental, Sports, Stadium Organ Music
Big Band Swing describes this song. It is perfect for that nostalgic dance party, or 1930-40’s themed event or movie. It is grand and fun featuring horns, brass and drums. This timeless piece is sure to have your audience toe tapping and moving to the bouncy rhythm. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Happy-go-lucky, swinging, Broadway style big band Jazz. Romantic and upbeat with punchy brass, melody on soprano sax and trumpet and rhythm section of drums, bass and guitar. Great for theatrical productions, romantic comedies, commercials, nostalgic moments and 30s-60s period drama tv and film. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A sultry, sexy, sensuous tango featuring accordions and orchestra. Steamy and hot, this elegant, romantic and provocative track will heat up any production. Sizzling, sensuous, accordion, heat, dance, Argentina, Buenos Aires, beautiful, alluring, emotional, elegant, romantic, dance of love, Instrumental, Latin, Tango, Richard Freitas
With a slow steady beginning, this barrelhouse styled tune will crescendo into a full blown burlesque-like ending with nothing more than just piano and drums. Old time Honky Tonk music for innocent family fare, or also great for 40s and 50s Burlesque, Vaudeville or tasteful striptease. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
This version features a simple solo piano arrangement of this traditional 16th centurey English Christmas carol. The song is about the carolers who come around looking for treats like "figgy pudding." Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Incredibly romantic and yet comedic latin gem that features sexy tenor sax and soothing spanish guitar accompaniment. The comedic part happens at the end, when the girl throws the wine in her date's face and leaves, and the piece falls apart into reckless oblivion. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
Literally, a "happy, snappy" tune in the vein of "The Andy Griffith Show" theme, complete with acoustic guitar, finger snaps, and of course a whistler. Perfect for quirky commercials and websites. Instrumental
Vibrant, happy jazz track with a cartoony feel. Melody and variations are played by piano, xylophone, recorder and violin. Mellow romantic comedy, sitcom, playful happy and mischievous. Cartoon, sneaky capers, quirky retro with fun whistling along the way. Zany happiness mixed with sentimentality. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Upbeat jazzy rockabilly sytle original Christmas song about a cool Santa Claus. Features female vocal. Sounds like a ska band. Good track for Holiday advertising, TV, family, humor, comedy, and romance. Female Vocals, Christmas, Xmas Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Ukulele music is the BOMB right now, and this track has an authentic, infectious swaying groove and a hooky melody. Great music for a luau or beach-side island resort. It's a nod to Don Ho and Bruddah Isreal "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. "Puka" means "hole" in Hawaiian. Time to chill, brah! Instrumental, Hawaiian, Hawaii
Male vocal and big-band style, though with a rock-shuffle boogie woogie edge. Could it be the real Santa and reindeer? Male Vocals, Christmas, Big Band Vocals
Romantic jazz ballad, arranged for soft, rich female vocal and piano only. True love, beautiful sweet, elegant. Falling in love, candlelight dinner, anniversary celebration. Elegant hotel bar, country club, big city allure, chic bistro or A-List setting. Museum gala, art opening, dreamy & memorable. Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Swinging fun with this old-time Jazz track. Gypsy violin, stomping horns, woodblocks, sax and clarinet backed by a Jazz rhythm section that'll take you back to the innocent bygone 30's and 40's era when GYPSY JAZZ took Paris by storm. Great for setting the period in TV, Film or Documentary. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Black Tie events require a certain sophistication like sparkling things like diamonds. But there is an edge to this pseudo-Baroque piece that hints at an ulterior motive. What lies behind the external beauty? Featuring harpsichord, use for drama, mystery, or jewelry commercials. Refined Elegance. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Swing band version of looking for love. Vibrant wild fun upbeat chick with sassy vocals and lyrics. Romantic comedy, love story, boy meets girl. Super hot party tonight... Lively dancing, grooving, funny, and campy, Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring top LA brass players (no brass mixes available), this combo piece swings hard in the styles Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gellespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Clifford Brown, and Max Roach. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazzy vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
This is a 1902 piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the all-time classics of the genre, it returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the film 'The Sting.' It is an essential part of the repertoire for pianists. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Everyone loves this famous holiday piece, also known as the "Ukrainian Carol" or "Ring, Christmas Bells," written by Mykola Leontovych in 1916. It's based on a folk song that's sung a capella on New Year's Eve. This simple, elegant version is performed on a grand piano. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
A great Frank Sinatra sound-a-like track! 3/4 time waltz, ballad about a guy hopelessly in love! Wonderful male voice, accordion and orchestra accompaniment. Nostalgic, warm, tender with passionate music and lyrics that flows sweetly. If you need old Blue Eyes, look no further! Rudzitis, Flavin, Male Vocals
Jazzy song bringing the magic of Christmas time, when people should be together, full of joy, happiness and family atmosphere. Features big-band with shining jingles in the mood of Frank Sinatra songs. Perfect for any kind of 30 seconds winter commercials. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Big Band
Original vintage World War 2 era vocal march celebrating fascism and national Italian pride. "Giovinezza!", tThe national anthem of Italian Fascism extols the Giovinezza, the youth of the Fascist party and its future. Male Vocals, European, Patriotic Songs
A sexy and energetic piece of music that will surely energize and vitalize your project. This piece reflects styles from the 40’s and 50’s with its big band instrumentation but with a modern feel that can hook anyone! Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
Starting as a quirky haunting theme with clarinet, piano and bassoon, this piece unfolds into a majestic, menacing and grandiose waltz. Perfect for cartoons, kids horror shows and anything circus or horror (light) themed. Instrumental, Horror, Haunted Carnival
Swing, Jump, Rockabilly uptempo 1940's and 50's sound all in this one! Big Drums like Benny Goodman's Sing Sing. Rocking Brian Setzer like guitars, slapping upright bass, wailing tenor sax keeps the sound boppin along! 50's beatnik motorcycle leather gang style, Drums grab your attention at the star, Instrumental, Rock, 50s Rock
Jazz trio track with piano, bass and drums. Swinging, elegant, mid tempo, sassy, fun, sophisticated, cool, society parties, country club, tuxedos and gowns, sipping wine, cocktail time, Manhattan elegance, Sex in the City, feel good jazz, penthouse, Hamptons party, weddings, catering hall, Muzak, Instrumental, Dramatic, Smooth Music, Richard Freitas
An mixture between big band and African ethnic music, with a slight cinematic feel. Fast-paced and exciting, this track sports big percussion sounds, a full brass section, strings, xylophone, and a traditional African balafon. Great for gaming, commercials, or anything exciting happening on screen. Instrumental, World Music, African World Fusion
This bouncy, happy, solo piano piece is background music for a jazz club, nostalgic restaurant, or old folks' retirement home. From the 1930s to 1940s swing era. Modeled after "As Time Goes By" from "Casablanca." Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
American / patriotic style track with strings and trumpet. Dignity, honor, freedom, values, and a slightly military style arrangement. Available with or without marching snare drums. Proud, pride, regal. Americana. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Featuring a top LA brass section (no brass mixes also available), this big band jazz piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Perfect any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Greek folk dance type tune, similar to 'Zorba' etc. Steadily increasing tempo throughout. Accordeon and bouzouki over nylon guitars, bass and drums. Can also be a Yiddish, Gypsy or Eastern European folk track. Bright, happy, authentic folky. Instrumental, European, Greek Traditional
Funny female pop song with cabaret jazzy piano. Mish sings to her new perfect boyfriend. She remembers how her previous boyfriends behaved badly. Like a vain model or wannabee rockstar: from a 'boofhead' sports geek to a shallow guy who inherited his money and drives a flashy red sports car. Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
One slide guitar, one harmonica, a suggestive introduction and an "all in" ending. Great for Delta, New Orleans, opening for movies like "Mississippi Burning," chain gangs, prison yard blues, riverboat gambling, saloons and honky tonk music. Cotton pickers, fishing, dock workers, scorching sun. Instrumental, Blues, Harmonica Blues
Children's song, with female vocal in the style of Christina Aguilera's "Candy Man", about brushing your teeth. 1940's/1950's style jive/jitterbug. Female vocal by Alana Porter. Female Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Crazy Benny Hill style big band track with Sax lead. Comedy chase scene feel. Wholesome enjoyment and fun, with the racing melody, the twang of the banjo and the feel of crazy chaotic laughter! Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Instrumental
Relaxed Gypsy Jazz meets cool, classic American Jazz. Perfect for European romance, romantic comedy, sophisticated events, happy times, advertising, travel spots and more. Features Trumpet, Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Piano, Fiddle and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Continental Jazz
A charming love song reminiscent of the 1930's. Do You Believe in Love? croons that question for your romantic scene, character exposition, honeymoon, vacation, wedding scene, proposal, first date. Romance and candlelight. Remember When Harry Met Sally? Casablanca? This tune sets the mood! Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Infectious 1940s style jazz track with a Cab Calloway influence. Features male and female scat vocals, big band horns, electric guitar, drums, upright bass. Great for retro film & TV, New Orleans themed documentaries. Also good for scenes involving the cotton club, harlem, big bands, vintage fashion, Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Electro Swing
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