In the late 1940's and 1950's cool jazz evolved directly from bop. Essentially it was a mixture of bop with certain aspects of swing that had been overlooked or temporarily discarded. Dissonances were smoothed out, tones were softened, arrangements became important again and the rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Because some of the key pacesetters of the style (many of whom were studio musicians) were centered in Los Angeles, it was nicknamed "West Coast Jazz." Some of the recordings were experimental in nature (hinting at classical music) while some overarranged sessions were bland but in general this was a viable and popular style. By the late 1950's hard bop from the East Coast ...
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Another world exists right inside our heads at times, a place to get conveniently lost. This sultry jazz swing tune features piano, guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Lounge deep thoughts ambient sounds combined with Jazzy emotional Saxophone and a real drums and acoustic electric bass create a Chillout atmosphere ideal for stylish bars and coffee houses as well as films and TV ads. Inspired by the sounds of Tangerine Dream, Dizzy Gillespie, Brian Eno, Moby. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A medium swing tune with no drums with a question and answer melody featuring piano, acoustic guitar, vibes, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A mysterious yet fun two-beat jazz swing tune that creates a desire for the unexpected things in life, with piano, bass, drums, vibes and guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Think instrumental Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra, cool swing drums, swinging guitars and dance hall piano, very old school sounding, very sombre yet uplifting. takes you back and makes you dream, perfect for so many projects. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The influence here is Tin Pan Alley! This is a clrinent and piano jazz tune for the soul! Dixieland and New Orleans influences. Perfect for just about anything including corporate and multi media presentations! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A warm and friendly jazz tune with a double-time swing feel that exudes the confidence people have in a close friend, featuring piano, vibes, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip Jazz swing at 100 bpm. Features Rhodes, Vibes, Horns, drums and upright bass., Influences: Monk, Evans, Rahsaan, Miles, Herbie, Chick, Bird, etc. Good fit for lounge and radio. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A blazing and burning straight ahead jazz tune hanging on the very edge of disaster and somehow surviving, with piano, bass, drums, guitar and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very easy going and relaxed jazz swing tune perfect for the person who is just loafing and has no plans whatsoever. A bit whimsical and playful, this tune creates a wonderful feeling of elation. Features piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and a very creative drummer. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Breezy Cool Jazz similar to 30 Rock, Party Down, Modern Family etc. featuring smooth saxophone solos, slick upright bass riffs and explosive percussion rhythms. Perfect for Comedy, Drama, Spies etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Classic mainstream jazz guitar with a cool and catchy melody. Jazz guitar in the vein of Jimmy Raney, Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Tal Farlow and early George Benson. Perfect theme-type material for TV and Radio productions. Excellent background music for voice-overs. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Classic cool old school medium swing jazz like the sounds of the blue note label of the 1950's and early 60's. Full track features a muted Miles Davis like trumpet sound along with the rich double bass, brushes on the drum set and piano. Great for film, tv, documentaries, media projects, commericals, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An energetic and melodic jazz swing tune with a lively and crisp drummer with great brush work. Features also piano, acoustic bass, vibes and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool style Jazz improvisation in a style of a cross between James Brubeck and John Coltrane. Live feeling instrumental with some basic raps in between. Great for a 1950s style club atmosphere. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Fast and hot jazz, an upbeat and swinging track featuring female vocal shout, a tight four horn section, tenor sax and vibes solos, cooking brush work drum set, smoking bass, and icy cool tinkling on the piano ivories. Useful music for giving a feeling of movement to any and all multimedia projects, Vocal Samples, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Super-Cool smooth lounge jazz. Late night, smokey bar-room, very laid-back and easy going four-piece jazz combo featuring electric piano, grand piano, double bass & brushed drum kit. Perfect for radio and television commercials requiring a cool sophisticated feel. Various mixes 60's and 30's, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Some people are small but can surely get the job done with the best of 'em, featuring piano, guitar, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A stealthy and deceptive medium tempo jazz swing tune perfect for the procrastinator, with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A mid tempo jazz blues perfect for that laid back hound dog out on the porch, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz quartet performs fluently on this cool blues. The bass line is intriguing and seductive, then the piano meanders with a charming improvised solo. Features piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Hip Jazz Afro Feel with nice horn lines...105 bpm... Swings nicely. Drums, Upright Bass, Electric Piano, Horns, Influences by Monk, Evans, Rahsaan, Miles, etc. Nice vibe for lounge, urban, street and radio. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A delightful jazz quintet of piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums with brushes reminds one of the little kid who just won't be quiet. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A light and airy jazz swing with a hint that something new is about to happen with piano, bass, drums with brushes and guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Bluesy Jazzy solo piano transition cue with an ad lib carefree touch.. Has a comforting piano bar lounge quality perfect for transitional scenes in TV series dramas soaps sitcoms and radio talk shows, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very commanding and authoritative melody keeps things in order and moving along quite nicely at an accelerated pace, featuring piano, electric piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazz ballad, slow with a beautiful mournful flugelhorn melody. Sets a dark emotional tone yet has deep romanticism. Conveys sorrow, thoughtfulness, reflection contemplation acceptance. Could support a breakup moment, a eulogy, end of a relationship or a coming together / healing in times of trouble. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth lounge jazz for a cozy restaurant, or a bar with people chilling out. Relax and play a game of cards at the local casino with this music in the background. Take a drink in the hotel lobby. Just sit back and chill. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Feel good Jazzy instrumental with piano and percussion. Great background music for TV, Film, Documentaries, Websites and Animation. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very chilled, relaxing and easy-going jazz tune for piano, bass and drums. Classy, elegant and delicate. Nice lounge jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Upbeat and playful, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Nice and happy, toe-tapping jazz mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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