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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It's always a good feeling when somebody unexpectedly picks up the check, featuring electric piano, marimba, piano, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A secretive and spy-like jazz swing with acoustic guitar, vibes, piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and mellow drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate and purposeful jazz blues tune with a very down and depressed vibe. Features piano, guitar, acoustic bass, drums and vibes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid back guitar melody sings out in this mid tempo traditional jazz track played by a live ensemble with accompaniment from clarinet, drums and bass. Also available as a Loop and a Sting. Jazz, blues, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very laid-back cool jazz instrumental track. This mid-tempo jazz waltz features, brush drums, upright bass, acoustic and electric piano, and guitar on the lead. With it’s traditional retro sound, the track would work great as background source music for a night club scene. Also film-noir. 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
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
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
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
(soft rock) flute, acoustic & electric piano, guitar, acoustic bass, congas, drums. Funky fun to dance to, and have a good time. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Sultry and smoldering 1940's/1950 Pop Jazz song with a retro Blues feel. Features smooth and sexy female vocals, bluesy electric guitar, cool muted trumpets, sassy saxophone, steady upright bass, and laid back lounge style drums. Great for scenes featuring Bourbon Street, New Orleans, and Film Noir. Female Vocals, Pop, 50's Pop
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
A very astute and purposeful jazz swing tune with a carefree attitude featuring electric piano, electric piano, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Nice and chilled, feel-good jazz. Traditional jazz trio of piano, upright bass and jazz drums. Mid- to up-tempo, smooth feeling but a little bit playful. Lounge jazz / Bar jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This is the blue night. A Cool Jazz piece with lush and smooth strings. Theme played by muted trumpet and smooth piano. Romantic mood. Suitable for lounge bars, hotels and cool places. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A little mysterious like someone with hidden talents and abilities that surprise, featuring piano, guitar, vibes, drums and bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A swinging, quirky, dissonant, 12 tone-ish modern jazz composition for quintet featuring thoughtful, introspective solos form guitar & tenor sax. Inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk, Andrew Hill, 1960's Miles Davis Quintet, Ron Carter, Woody Shaw, Dave Douglas, Joe Henderson, etc. Great for TV. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This track is in the same vein as Miles Davis' recording of Stella By Starlight. Slightly sad and pensive, yet beautiful and expressive. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very easy going and relaxed jazz swing tune with a slight reggae backbeat, the perfect soundtrack for an adventure featuring piano, guitar, bass, vibes, accordion and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
A floating jazz swing tune with funky rhythmic undertones perfect for the treasured things of life, featuring piano, harmonica, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Light cocktail swing featuring muted trumpet with a great retro vibe. Black Tie elegance suitable for high society, serious jazz listening, dancing or schmoozing. Creates swanky, upscale party atmosphere without dominating. Supports dialogue. Played by a quartet of accomplished jazz musicians, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A hauntingly beautiful and slightly mysterious jazz medium-slow jazz swing tune featuring piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Jazzy Mist is a blend of electronic chill out music with a jazz guitar solo improvisation. A deep bass with a steady rhythm with ambient sound, combined with misty and mysterious electronic sounds and a guitar solo. Appropriate for lounge bars/hotels, easy listening or mysterious night life videos. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A slightly pushy and quirky medium jazz swing tune that encourages one to take immediate action, featuring piano, guitar, marimba, drums with brushes and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A medium tempo jazz swing tune with a tight and rhythmic melody that leads you through a maze of emotions, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, electric piano and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very methodical and plodding jazz tune that's unstoppable even though the tempo is on the slow side, featuring piano, bass, drums with brushes and electric piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Things aren't always as they seem, there may be a need for a second opinion. This medium tempo jazz swing features piano, acoustic guitar (ala Freddie Green), vibes, acoustic bass and drums with tasty brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A slow, lyrical, romantic and flowing composition for piano, upright bass and alto saxophone. An impressionist style chord progression with a slow and sexy melody. A smoky tune to chill with by a fireplace with a scotch and a special someone. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Upbeat instrumental jazz tune featuring flowing tenor sax and electric guitar melodies. Soaring real horn section, driving drums, groovy bass and keys round out the ensemble. Nice uplifting mood for an L. A. or New York skyline backdrop. Big soulful production great for travel shows and t.v. themes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Slow food-show restaurant underscore jazz band song smokey bluesy nice cool style. Band with trumpet trombone and sax. With a blues feel this track gives a calm nice groove. Order good food and settle down with this soft tune. A melody a improvisation and a melody again with a nice ending. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Spring Leaves Full Mix. Cool jazz music with jazz piano, walking double bass lines, and swinging jazz drums. Great for jazz documentaries, or films about the roaring 20s. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Big and grandiose jazz surf song with an upbeat and easy going feeling. Featuring tenor sax and trumpet melodies and a flowing real horn section. Jangly rhythm guitars, groovy bass, flowing organ and bouncy drums round out the ensemble. Subtle power and energy but with a joyful and effervescent feel, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
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