Although Big Bands -- meaning a jazz group that features over 10 musicians -- have played a variety of different styles in jazz history, from bop to free jazz, it usually is understood to refer to the '30s and '40s, the classic era of swing. During that time, most of the jazz groups were Big Bands and they played a robust, invigorating style of swing that derived from New Orleans jazz. Swing was dance music, yet it offered individual musicians a chance to improvise musically fresh, technically complex solos. Since swinging Big Bands led by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Art Tatum were extraordinarily popular, the terms became interchangeable in the public eye. I ...
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Very authentic speakeasy or Great Gatsby style music with live horn section! 4 versions available, one with Big Horn intro and the other with violin intro and then 2 again without vocals! Perfect for anything wanting a vintage sound from the 1920's-1940's! Like Boardwalk Empire TV show music. Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Folk Jazz
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
A big time in the big town! This uptempo big band swing instrumental is all about the nightlife in New York, Chicago, or Vegas. Has a bit of a retro sound to it. Ideal track for promos for Casinos, vacation spots, night out on the town, and fun in general. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Cool retro Jazz influenced pop song with attitude driven female vocals. Features distorted electric guitars, big band horns, and a great swing beat. This big and brassy track is ideal for a modern take on 1950's themed TV, films, adverts. The lyrics work well for scenes involving guilt, deception, Female Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
Toe Tapping Jazz Music. A smooth and sexy piece of jazz music. Great for jazz bars, cocktail bars, lounge bars, or to evoke that cool jazz feeling. Smooth jazz piano mixed with jazz bass and cool jazz drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A bouncy Foxtrot style light Jazz track reminiscent of the Big Band Era. Works well where a ballroom Foxtrot Dance track or for TV or Movie background music; for example a club or lounge scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A modern Big Band Jazz track that swings with a hard-hitting melody and rhythm featuring a trombone, trumpet and two tenor sax solos. Great for a jazzy underscore or a movie scene with a big band. Could also be a theme song for a hip, jazzy open. Also, check out “When Push Comes to Shove.”, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A big band piece in the stylistic vein of Neal Hefty's Li'l Darlin. Mellow and laid-back with all the saxes and fat brass. Perfect for cues needing period music from the 40's and 50's. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Bright lights, big city is the theme of this swinging big band jazz instrumental. Has a bit of a retro sound to it, like the theme of a late night show. Features drums, bass, piano, guitar, and horn section. Could be used in film, commercials, documentaries or anything needing a upbeat urban feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Down and out in Brooklyn. A pimp walkin' dope groove with hints of a gritty 70's cop series. Groovin' and funky hammond sounds against a eleven piece 'little' big band. Match for film or tv series theme music. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
jazz blues ballad with female vocal and full band backing and saxophone solo. Retro vibe on heartfelt song about missing a partner. Great for loneliness scenes. Female Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
fun friendly bright energetic whimsical campy quirky pulsating motivational entertaining mood setting toe tapping happy optimistic outgoing retro nostalgic big band swinging jazzy edgy grooving humorous personality colorful male vocal who is excited about dancing and swinging good for internet radio, Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Sultry New Orleans style jazzy blues track taking you on a journey back in time to the smokey jazz clubs of the 1950s. Reminiscent of the Blue Note Records sound. Raunchy, moody and sassy, perfect for scenes involving dixieland, brass bands, burlesque, Bourbon Street, 125th Street, Beale Street, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
The track begins with suspense. An offbeat guitar riff with diminished stabs creates a feeling of unease that builds throughout the first minute. Then the band kick in with a Bond inspired swing with trumpets blaring a bluesy melody line before dissolving back into building tension. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A bright cheerful fun bouncy upbeat foxtrot dance style instrumental perfect for creating happy motivational cheerful uplifting and exciting moods in any media setting including corporate promo commercial video advertising promotional website TV film movie retail or leisure. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A great big band piece for anything Vegas... Think of high rollers and casinos with the strip all in one. You'll be there at the roulette tables and bright lights in no time. Perfect for the landscape and lifestyle that is Las Vegas and perfect for documentaries, travel channel and dramas. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A nostalgic and romantic glimpse of how life used to be. Evocative and gentle, this light big band jazz swing track creates the perfect atmosphere for reminiscing. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
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