The 1960s ushered in a new era of jazz with an emphasis on slick production, accessible melodies, and string accompaniment. Smooth jazz has developed and altered since then, but it still relies on smooth, funky rhythms, an emphasis on melody over improvisation, and polished production qualities, often blessed with sonorous vocal melodies. Notable artists include Chuck Mangione, Al Jarreau, and George Benson. Influenced by Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Rock, and Pop music styles (separately, or, in any combination), Smooth Jazz tends to be downtempo (90–105 BPM range), layering a melody played on instruments such as soprano and tenor saxophone or guitar over a backdrop that typically consists of p ...
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Nylon strings with a jazz accompaniment; smooth, unobtrusive, pleasant. A beautiful melody rendered by the dulcet tones of a classical guitar make this piece perfect as background music to many different scenes and settings. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A throwback to the era of Big Band Jazz, 'Jazzy Mood' is a soft and sultry jazz instrumental featuring jazz guitar and big band brass. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Waiting for that special someone or event? Take this track with you to help pass the time and ease the burden of waiting for that moment to arrive. Acoustic and electric guitar play a be bop melody interacting with tasty piano, bass and drums in a light hearted jazzy tune. Sounds like Four Play, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Spiritually uplifting mellow jazz guitar with grand piano upright bass and live drums with airy cymbals in a modern-jazz straight 1/8th note style, sounds like John Scofield, John Abercrombie, Jim Hall. Melodic filled with harmony and moments that make pull on the heart strings. Sweet bass solo! Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A funky little track starting off with a Spanish guitar rhythm and thus the title, followed by a electric piano rhythm and lead that is then taken up on an alto saxophone. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
For lovers of Autumn and Autumn lovers relax and unwind with this beautiful melody. Take in the red and umber hues and stroll through the park and watch the season change whilst you listen to the beautiful strings and piano and expressive sax solo. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth jazz standard torch song, 1940s style. Female vocal romantic ballad with jazz combo, featuring sax. Song about yearning to meet Mr. Right to get married. From "1961 The Musical." Dinner, lounge or overhead music, or mood music for film or tv set in the 40s, 50s or 60s. Female Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Smooth Jazz male vocal about destiny in a soulmate relationship, knowing you would fall in love, marry, and lose the other, and knowing you will find her again in another life. Uplifting, positive, and heartfelt with sax riffs and horns. Valentine's Day, Anniversary. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Charming and optimistic this French inspired song with its French spoken words will transport you to the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower as you make your way down to the banks of the Seine to picnic and to watch the world go by. Spoken Word, Jazz, Cabaret
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
Slow funky Smooth jazz track with jazzy chords and romantic creamy strings. Cinematic and smooth with a hint of nostalgia. Good for anything trying to relate the feeling of having to think things over. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Retro style smooth jazz track with a hint of the Hill Street Blues theme. Groovy beat and smooth Rhodes piano riffs. The track has a light cool touch and an americana feel to it. You could be driving down the freeway or equally lounging in the heat of the sun. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Groovy and funky music track featuring Rhodes, piano, guitars, clavinet, bass and drums. A nicely flowing background track, unobtrusive, with a fresh groove. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Fashion House
A relaxing track with a chilled out vibe featuring guitars, piano, strings bass and drums, great for corporate presentations, luxury commercials and more. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
The traditional Christmas carol, Away in a Manger, sung by the Bobby Cole Chamber Choir, exclusively for Lynne Publishing. 100% Live in studio recording. Mixed Vocals, Christmas, Vocals Choral
Soft jazz meets cool funk in this smooth and sophisticated track featuring electric piano, guitar, bass, drums, strings, solo sax and lead guitar. A catchy melody makes this track very pleasing to listen to. Works well for TV and Movies where a light Jazz or Lounge music background track is needed. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth and cool, guitar melody and solo are the focus of this relaxed and melodic smooth jazz track. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 second versions along with a loop and a stinger. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
January Thaw is about getting a Spring day in cold weather months. It emotes the joy and wonder of that experience. Mandolin floats over piano and electric guitar lines with bass and drums. Great for film or tv background. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Tuesday Evening Chill Out brings us back to 1970's Marvin Gaye. Tenor sax over a rich bed of percussion, drums, guitars and keyboards, this track is great for film or tv backgrounds. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Blues Clarinets is a three part doubled clarinet harmony over a cool classical guitar, Wurlitzer piano, bass and drums. Great for film or tv in a Pink Panther kind of way. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
7 Over 8 has an interesting feel due to counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 throughout. It is a warm, pleasing to listen to track where classical guitar and alto sax play in unison. Alto Sax and Classical guitar over Piano, Wurlitzer piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. Great for a jazzy scene in film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Happiness is electric guitar chord soloing over piano, bass and drums. Infectious creative guitar jamming over a mid tempo jazz chord background and a great feel. Great for a variety of scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Hope is Electric guitar and Piano lines over Synth Pad, Electric guitar rhythm, Bass and Drums. It has ethereal chords and melody where the piano and guitar sometimes play together and other times play off of each other. Great background track for film or tv contemplative scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Lift Me Up is alto sax over electric guitar, electric piano, bass and drums. A sophisticated urban jazz feel. A good track that would be great for a theme or credits role in film or tv as well as inspiring urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Mine To Hold is Tenor Sax over Piano, Bass and Drums. Emotional jazz ballad great for film or tv soundtracks over scenes of love making, new love, mature love or simply old friends spending time together. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Remembering Joe is Electric guitar over Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar rhythm, Bass, Drums and Percussion. Joe was a kind woodsman who lived on my road and used to come visit me. Written on his birthday. Great dreamy background track for film or tv scenes involving nature in the summertime. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Snap To It is Tenor Sax over Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. A hip hop type of beat with sultry sax melodies and fingerpicked electric guitar chord blocks. Great for film or tv background music for urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Something Lost is Tenor Sax over Piano, Bass and Drums. This is a beautiful jazz ballad reminiscent of composer Michel Legrand. Great for film or tv scenes of sensitive summer love scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
At Home With You is a gentle hopeful easy to listen to soft jazz track with a little bounce to it. Alto sax over Wurlitzer piano, Synth keys, Piano, Electric guitar, Bass and Trap Drums. Great soft jazz instrumental for film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Bedroom Eyes is a sultry tenor sax over trap drums, bass and Wurlitzer piano. It has a Film Noir type feel where one could imagine the private eye and a sultry client. Great for film or tv bedroom or urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Best Part Of Me is an urban alto sax over electric piano, bass, drums and percussion. It has a bouncy feel with emotional melodic sax lines. A light hearted positive track great for tv or film love or urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Soprano sax over piano, bass and drums. A beautiful jazz ballad. An existential journey into the meaning of life as we lose and gain people that we love. Great soulful piece for film or tv scenes that could use that kind of background. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Remembering Peggy is about honoring Peggy Lee. Electric guitar lead over Wurlitzer piano bass and drums. Hint of Fever. Great for film or tv background of a bar. I got to see her record at A&M studios in 1975 with full orchestra - unforgettable. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Sophisticated is Electric guitar lead over Wurlitzer Piano, Bass and Drums. Great little up tempo with a hip hop bounce and a jazzy set of chords. Great for film and tv scenes of urban settings revolving around social scenes, love or the pursuit of love. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Where We Are is Alto Sax over Acoustic guitars, Piano, Wurlitzer pianos, Bass, Drums and Percussion. It is R&B jazzy with a comfortable easy slow groove with sax floating above it all. Great easy listening background for film or tv scenes of love and friendship. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
You Are The One is Alto sax over piano, bass, drums and organ. In the tradition of Kenny G it is easy listening and exudes a loving relationship in an intimate setting with the lights turned down low. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
In Love With You is Alto sax over synth keys, Wurlitzer piano, bass and drums. In the tradition of Kenny G. Think lights turned down low in an intimate setting with soft music and silk sheets. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Letting Go is alto sax over piano, electric guitar, bass and drums. It is mid tempo with a cool groove and a taste of David Sanborn in the sax. It is very up beat and positive showing a love for life. Great for film or tv scenes looking for an uplifting sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Follow The Heart is tenor sax over acoustic guitars, electric guitar, an interesting harmony bass part and drums. It is full of exuberance for life. A song to wake up to and get the day started in the right mood. Great for film or tv scenes needing a feel good lift. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Trance Jam is Electric guitar lead over Organ, Electric guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion. The background for the lead repeats like in a trance and the lead was a one take improvisation that was truly in a trance. Great background track for film or tv scenes where a trance mood is needed. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Trance Jam is Electric guitar lead over Organ, Electric guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion. The background for the lead repeats like in a trance and the lead was a one take improvisation that was truly in a trance. Great background track for film or tv scenes where a trance mood is needed. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Waiting for You is Alto Sax over Acoustic guitars, Electric guitars, Wurlitzer piano, Organ, Piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. A hint of David Sanborn in this sax solo. Great background instrumental for film or tv scenes of urban skylines, skyscrapers, top of the hub restaurants, couples etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Remembering Stevie is tenor sax over Rhodes, bass, djembe, bongos, shakers, tiny drum and tambourine. It uses some Stevie Wonder chord progression types and is mellow and warm. Good for restaurant or cafe background. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Green Is The Meadow is classical guitar over Rhodes, bass, djembe, bongos and shaker. It has a modern chord progression and is pleasing to listen to with a warm classical guitar lead. Good a happy scene out in the park. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Summer Shade is tenor sax over Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Pigments LoFi Keys, classical guitar, electric guitar, bass, djembe, bongos, shaker and tambourine. It is easy to listen to with solid melodies and rhythm. Good for restaurants and cafes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Suave is tenor sax, soprano sax, classical guitar, electric guitar, Rhodes, bass, djembe, bongos, gourd shaker and tambourine. It uses sophisticated chords and is easy to listen to. Good for restaurant or cafe background. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Smooth Jazz with soprano saxophone. Mellow vibes and soothing sounds. Sexy, sweet, and sultry, perfect for late night atmosphere. Full version with piano. Soulful and sexy, the perfect background music for a hot date or midnight date. Soulful and sweet grooves. Also ideal for restaurants and bars. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
A great sensual atmosphere, fashion, charm and seduction. Colorful club music from a rhodes piano, saxophone, mute trumpets. Perfect relaxation music, with an elegant and refined tone, Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Relaxed gentle melody featuring musical interplay between alto saxophone and electric guitar. Would work well in romantic situations, family reunions, travel and holiday trips or for promotions for products like cosmetics, fashion, cuisine, hotels and high-end luxury products. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
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