Modern Jazz, also known as Progressive Jazz, includes various styles of Jazz that have evolved since the early 1940s and are marked generally by harmonic and rhythmic complexity, emphasis on chord progressions rather than melody, a tendency to draw on classical forms and styles, and eclectic, allusive melodic tags in improvisation. Modern Jazz dominated much of the instrumental Jazz scene until the new Smooth/Acid/Nu genres emerged. Bebop has had a significant influence on Modern Jazz - it is driven by complex, sophisticated harmonies and the combinations of acoustic instruments to create exciting new sounds, and it also includes odd time signatures and influences from other cultures such as ...
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A straight ahead jazz tune with it's own set of instructions for musical satisfaction, the real deal, featuring piano, acoustic bass, vibes and kickin drummer with big ears. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Sax and piano are featured in this 1960's style soul jazz. Sounds like Chick Corea, Miles Davis, other jazz greats. Lively, stimulating, and thoughtful in composition. Hip and cool, this retro jazzy piece features tenor sax and piano. Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Beautiful Smooth Waltz Featuring Trumpet, Guitar and Piano. Gorgeous Melody and Solos. Great for Romantic settings including Documentaries, Travel Shows and Film Background Music Romantic, groovy lounge jazz instrumental with any wedding/cocktail party/celebratory feel! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This track was inspired by the "cool jazz" stylings of Miles Davis back in the late 1950's A smooth laid-back instrumental featuring Muted Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Vibes, Piano, Upright bass, and brush drum kit, and some strings ala Gil Evans style. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Cool uptempo post-bop jazz trio featuring a modal piano melody and solo. Accompanied by upright bass and drums with excellent performances by all. This tune is very fast without sounding frantic. This tune would work great for any scene calling for a current, slightly abstract jazz sound and style. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Lively bass and rhythms combined with energetic electric piano allow a sax melody to weave in and out of this upbeat track at pace. A bustling scene of people and events is portrayed with lots of energy and verve. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Heartfelt, slow paced and radiating a subtle beauty influenced by artists such as Brad Mehldau and The Bad Plus. Features Piano, Upright Bass and Drums great for romance, reflection and relaxation. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A laidback track in the style of the classic Blue Note era, remeniscent of such artists as Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey and Joe Henderson. Perfect when your project calls for a sophisticated, cool, swinging soundtrack. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
It's incredible what can be said by just one note. Don't Be Afraid is a song about reflection on the journey of life with all it's ups and downs. Very heart felt and thoughtful, the song eventually transitions into a warm groove that is encouraging with the light of hope. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A slightly pushy and quirky medium jazz swing tune that encourages one to take immediate action, featuring piano, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Warm Piano based tune featuring solos on Piano and Bass with creative Drum fills. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A quirky, bouncy, mellow, relaxed, happy blues with an angular melody over some modern harmony and an 11 bar song form. In the style of Thelonious Monk, Paul Motian, Andrew Hill, Kenny Garrett, Joe Lovano, Joe Henderson, Larry Young, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, George Benson. Versatile. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Mysterious, intriguing swing jazz track with cool walking bass line & female vocals. Retro smoothness, with a touch of sentimental vocal flurries. Great for light as well as slightly spoof making scenes, Parisian streets, shows, The Lido, Moulin Rouge. Mad Jazz & All That, by Anthony James. Female Vocals, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Light and bouncy jazz funk. One sax provides the lead whilst another sax plus electronic piano, bass and drums follow. Groovy phrases that ooze style and confidence. High sax honks act as a call to all in the territory to make it's presence known. Also available as a Loop and as a Sting. Disco, funk, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A fun, hip tune in the spirit of Ornette Coleman. a loose Free Jazz sound with the alto saxophone weaving melodies and improvisation in and out between the bass and drums. It's reminiscent of the 60's freewheeling jazz scene and would be great as background (or foreground) in a noir film setting. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Float away is for that moment when you just want to escape... and then you actually do. It sounds like an astral dream and in it is a strange mixture of doubt and optimism. Euphoric in nature, the song is performed with the greatest care to detail and nuance. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A relaxed medium-fast swing jazz tune with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar and drums. Like taking a stroll down the avenue with pride. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Mysterious and melancholic big band jazz with serenity and heartbreak, with several transitions to differing moods and tempos. Elegant romantic and tender. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Easy breezy nightclub cocktail hour lounge jazz ensemble. Relaxed piano, sax, and swing upright bass plays live. John Coltrane, early Herbie Hancock and Bill Evans style. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A beautiful and uplifting jazz piece with piano as the lead instrument. Perfect for club, lounge, Muzak, relaxing, Easy listening, jazz events. Evergreen inspired. Piano, contra bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Energetic jazz track featuring smooth sax, vibraphone, and piano melodies with strong bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Herbie Hancock. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Midtempo to midtempo fast. electric guitar riffs that represent chaos and fast movement then transitions to classic jazz melody of calmness. unstable situation. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
An agressive and assertive swinging tune with a small jazz ensemble of piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, vibes and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Electric piano chords repeat on the first beats of each bar to create a slightly tense atmosphere for a sax to solo and improvise to in this melancholic piece. Light ride cymbal provides extra rhythmical accompaniment. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues,, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Keep Looking - A moody and investigative jazz groove featuring tenor saxophone, vibraphone and fretless bass. Fades from 3:05. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Uptempo Jazz - bass, drums, guitar and trombone. Great brush drum kit performance. This could be a source music or score cue! Check out the trombone solo halfway through! Choose from full, 15, 30, and 60 second versions, along with a loop and a sting. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Very funky jazz in 7/4 time with acoustic and electric piano solos, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar and drums. Resolute, committed and high energy, Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Beautiful, romantic and enchanting contemporary Jazz with a more tense and dramatic mid section. Features Piano, Soprano Sax, Double Bass and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Medium-Slow Serious Swing, Minor key - Dark but Energetic and Playful. Bebop Chord Changes and Melody with Interesting Twists. Great Musical Interplay! Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
It's early Friday evening at a local watering spot. A young lady sits alone at a table for two near a window, watching the sun go down and waiting for Mister Right to arrive. The house band is playing her favorite tune; she's lost in thought, hardly noticing as a gentleman approaches her table.. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Exciting and intense track featuring real instruments,with alto saxophone taking the lead.Great theme tune or underscore to urban drama. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A swinging, quirky, happy, carefree bebop tune with solos from tenor sax, & a musical conversation between piano & guitar. In the style of Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Herbie Nichols, Benny Golson, Mark Whitfield, Horace Silver, Cecil Taylor, Paul Motian, Lee Konitz & Branford Marsalis. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Bold jazz track featuring adventurous piano melodies with a strong upright bass and drum accompaniment. Sounds like Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
This song is part of the album "Six String Jazz," released in 2010 under band Stefano Mora Electrio, features many melodies, solos, and bass lines played by 6-string bass. This is a new mix made in 2016. Feat. M. Manzi on drums, M. Marrani on piano. Girotondo is the italian word for round dance. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
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