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.
Upbeat happy melody with big band featuring lead piano. Great horn section. 1940's, 1950's. Ideal for romantic comedies family happiness. Would work well in dance hall scenes, family reunions, travel and holiday trips. Promotions for young fashion, cosmetics, drinks commercials. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Musings at a Sidewalk Café is a soft, old school jazz ballad featuring raspy male vocals and a alt sax. Relaxed, mellow and contemplative. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
This light romantic tune, performed in a quiet and soothing tempo, with a jazz flavor, will seduce everyone with its magical touch on the guitar! Elegant jazz guitar, gentle piano in the background, soft double bass and clarinet are more than suitable for video and film production. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Ballad in Icelandic. Performed by Icelandic Rock/Folk/Pop singer, Bubbi Morthens. Django-guitar, bass and drums behind. Lyrics from a theatre-play. Male Vocals, European, Iceland
Tender soulful song about finding love. Features male vocal and relaxed jazz group with guitar highlighted at the beginning and middle. Would suit romantic dramas or featured in 1940's style bar scenes or jazz clubs. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Last Train Home: Instrumental blues jazz soul swing style with acoustic guitar, electric guitars and drums. Incoming brass section give the track and authentic 1940s/50s style evocative of jazz clubs and cabaret. Eminently suitable for TV and Film scenes set in this era and location. Instrumental, Blues, Jump Blues
Old Style Country Waltz: 12/8 feel using guitars, piano, strings and drums. The story is of a man's love for his woman and everything he will do for her. He pronounces everything he will do in the song including 'All Of The Above'. Perfect track for a romantic episode in a Movie, TV film or seri, Male Vocals, Country, Classic Country
A romantic sax & piano track. A late-night lounge and a lonely guy looking for romance. A piano solo version is also available. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Jazzy swing style instrumental, featuring brass, guitars, keyboards and versions with and without water dripping sound effects. Composed for commercials with the FX versions aimed at Plumbers and Roofing businesses. Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
Smooth Jazz male vocal about loss of a partner. Remembering good times, missing them terribly. Mourning but almost upbeat. Movie montage remembering the passing of a loved one. Jazz ensemble featuring tenor sax. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Smooth Jazz male vocal retro torch song about loss of the love of his life. In the style of a jazz standard sung by a crooner. Jazz ensemble with great sax solo and riffs. Evokes the 1940s and 50s. Film Noir. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Smooth Jazz male vocal retro memorial song about saying a final goodbye and remembering love shared. Emotional. Features a mellow sax solo. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
A smooth jazzy groove perfect to create a chilled atmosphere. Suitable for a wide variety of projects. I hope this stylish composition can enhance your project, whether it be for corporate or personal use. Thank you for your purchase! Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Mr Whiskey is male voice and baritone guitar in D tuning. This is for my uncle Fred who spent two and a half years in WWII and never really came back. Good for folk radio. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Balkan gypsy jazz music, quartet band of 2 guitars, bass guitar and piano. Swing rhythm, fast and energetic, playful ravishing melody with improvisation. Instrumental, Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Danceable easy-going instrumental with great sax and trumpet riffs and solid guitar solos. Brushes on drums with moving bass line. Keys add background riff. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Upbeat Jazzy song about gambling away your sorrows and hoping for a profitable outcome. High energy guitars pair along piano and bass. Works well in fun ads, chase scenes, and action scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral Jazz
Calm cool and old-school chilled with modern big band swing feel. Lounge or muzak background for relaxed atmosphere. Begins lightly, steadily builds with a few rhythmic twists into a steady and carefree beat. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A lonely night, a broken heart, a lost love and the torment continues through the night. A melancholy piano lounge drama. Instrumental, Lounge, Late Night Lounge
Sunny Day is clarinet, sax section, piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass patch and brushes drums. Clarinet takes the lead on this one. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Mellow, jazzy lofi hip hop track with quiet piano, guitars and sleepy horns. The mood is laid-back and cosy, with rain, twittering birds and vinyl crackles adding to the atmosphere. Great for vlogs, fashion, luxury products, restaurants, hotels, youtube, podcasts, TV, corporate videos and more. Instrumental, Lounge, Chillout
Let's Swing! is clarinet, tenor sax section, acoustic guitar, upright bass patch and brushes drums. Clarinet takes the lead over sax section chord melodies and the rhythm section. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Romantic retro smooth jazz male-female love duet with tenor sax solo. From "1961 The Musical." Great for slow dancing, Valentine's Day, lounge and late night music. Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
An old-timey, good time, funny song about the unpredictability of cooking... and love. Features warm, playful female vocals with acoustic guitars, dobro, banjo, upright bass and tambourine. Fun for vintage shops, eateries or show about someone who's a chef; Country Cafe and Alt Folk playlists. Female Vocals, Country, Western Swing
Bluesy, jazzy, upbeat love song featuring sweet, inviting female vocals with an old-timey feel, a little scat, plus smooth, sexy dobro. Bouncy, upbeat tune with witty lyrics and harmony. Great for Blues, Easy Listening, and Cafe California playlists, or radio playing behind a 30's or 40's scene. Female Vocals, Blues, East Coast Blues
Your Hand in Mine is clarinet, acoustic guitar, upright bass patch and brushes drums. It is warm and dreamy like taking a walk on a sunny summer day with someone special. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Rolling Along is clarinet, tenor saxes, soprano saxes, piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass patch and brushes drums. It is happy go lucky in mood and moves along with a 120bpm walking bass. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
perfect for historical documentaries. musical theme light acoustic string quartet. calm or joyful according to the passages. elegant and refined. one imagines being at the court of the king and the queen while attending a ball or banquet. pizzicato and col legno for the lightness of the theme, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
A happy and joyous jazz swing tune full of the enjoyment of being with wonderful friends, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A powerful and energetic bossa nova filled with courage and confidence featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A delightful jazz funk filled with whimsy and energy featuring harmonica, piano, electric piano, electric bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz-Funk
This instrumental big band instrumental has the sound and feel of the big bands of the 30's and 40's. It features drums, bass, piano, and horn sections of saxes, trombones, and trumpets. Great track for source music for film, or background music to a film about music from that era. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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