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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Medium tempo Jazz song featuring solos on Piano with a concluding Drum fill. Sounds like Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock. 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
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
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
"Dollars To Donuts" = a sure thing! Our up-tempo arrangement (quarter note = 220) features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by trombones, acoustic bass and drums. Our minor-key arrangement lends an air of mystery to an action-adventure or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A medium acid jazz tune full of sass and a funky playfulness with piano, acoustic bass, vibes, acoustic guitar and live drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Fresh and light with a sax taking the lead above a simple backing trio of walking bass, electric piano and repetitive drum shuffle accompaniment. Happy and uplifting melodies give you a confident outlook in this laid back track. Also available as a Loop. Jazz, blues, Easy listening, lounge, 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
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
A contemporary jazz piece with trumpet as the lead instrument accompanied by piano bass and drums. Rolling drum fills propel the ensemble with a percussive piano ostinato figure throughout, reminiscent of the modal jazz of Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea from the 60's. 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
Jazzy and swinging with nice trumpet and sax performances. Includes a jazz ensemble and big band versions. Reminiscent of the Coltrane, Miles & McCoy collaborations. Cool and classy jazz that says quality and top-shelf. Can also be used for the live or recorded background music in a jazz club, 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
This is a happy go lucky song, all its musical elements like piano, bass, funk guitar, the idea of carefree, optimistic and happiness. Perfect for corporate uses including commercial advertising, presentations, trade shows, in-office use, sales meetings, in-software uses, like PowerPoint, 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
An agressive and assertive swinging tune with a small jazz ensemble of piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, vibes and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Jazz quartet of alto sax, piano, bass and drums drive forward in this energetic be-bop piece. Up-tempo and upbeat, the piano and bass provide a constant pattern to give a very mechanical and industrial feel whilst the sax solos creatively over the top. Also available as Loop 1 and Loop 2. Jazz, blue, 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
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
Great groove to this track featuring various types of drums and percussion with real alto saxophone floating on top.Would make a great theme tune or underscore to a variety of media. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Upbeat blues featuring a soprano sax and acoustic piano accompaniment. Sax takes the flowing lead melody lines and a neat solo section whilst the piano bounces and jumps along merrily underneath. A feelgood blues. Also available as a Loop and as a Sting. Jazz, blues, Acoustic, 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
An eccentric and joyful jazz swing tune with a solid rockfish backbeat and a touch of secrecy, features piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A jazzy, groovy, funny latin instrumental featuring acoustic bass, rhodes, organ, trumpets, piano and percussions. It's crazy, dynamic, joyful and excited. Great for any type of productions needing a fast pace music to underscorehighly dynamic images. 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
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
A fast swing jazz tune based loosely on Frosty the Snowman with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, drums and vibes. After the opening theme, Frosty takes a turn toward a much hotter climate thanks to a very cookin' drummer. 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
A 16 beat contemporary jazz tune with bright grand piano, fat acoustic bass and drums kickin' it. Daring, bold, stirring, strong and firm but gentle. 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
Featuring a top LA brass section, this jazz combo piece swings hard in the styles of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Great piano solo at:33. Perfect for any application that needs an authentic, catchy jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz quartet featuring tenor saxophone, piano, upright bass and drums. Lyrical, yearning and mellow late night mood. 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
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 quirky straight-ahead swing jazz tune with piano, bass, drums with brushes, acoustic guitar, vibes, marimba and flute. An unusual, unconventional jazz piece that starts with a driving bass line and drums. After the melodic statement there are solos that weave through and over top of one another. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
A very energized jazz funk tune with a feeling of good things to come, featuring electric piano, vibes, acoustic guitar, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
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