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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An easy going jazz blues reminding one of old-time spaghetti westerns with harmonica, piano, acoustic bass, drums with brushes and acoustic guitar. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A melancholic tune like someone with hidden talents and abilities that haven't surfaced yet, featuring piano, electric piano, drums and acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An ethereal and elevated modal jazz swing tune with unusual harmony and great bass playing featuring alto sax, piano, acoustic guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Up, down, up, down, sometimes is hard to tell the difference, featuring harmonica, piano, guitar, bass and drums with brushes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A very deliberate medium-tempo cool jazz swing featuring electric piano, piano, marimba, drums and acoustic bass. When a tough job appears you just have to dig in and persevere and take all the time needed to accomplish the task. Slow and steady rules the day. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A two-beat jazz swing melody that floats thru the air supported by a magical rhythm with acoustic guitar, piano, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
50's style traditional jazz ballad. Laid back and cool, with a sultry touch, featuring piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, vibes and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sweet smart grooving original jazz track, calm, mellow, relaxing. Features archtop guitar, piano, tight cymbals and snare drums and thick upright bass. Real jazz for sophisticated audiences; Ads, voice over, instructional dvd, health spa, film, tv, radio play, promos, club, in store, leisure,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sweet swinging cool jazz track. A slick, moving, relaxing evening song with a romantic flair. Tenor sax is featured along with a vibes solo possibly romantic scenes backed by piano, bass, and drums. For sophisticated audiences; Ads, voice over, instructional dvd, health spa, film, tv, radio, clubs, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A easy grooving original swing jazz track that features vibes, horns, piano, upright bass and drums. Nice toe tapping feel a mysterious atmosphere for a funny spy story or animated cool cats perhaps. Useable for underscores for film, tv, radio play, promos, hip lifestyles, backing track for intros, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Dreamy jazz composition for lovers and dreamers. Tempo variation makes this a superb melodious soundtrack for city stories memories past lovers and memorable dates. Adds some pep during the song with a stream of creamy sax leading us into a beautiful dramatic ending. Sophistication unmatched loving, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A sweet grooving original bluesy swing jazz track featuring a solid mellow horn section, piano, upright bass and drums with a tenor sax solo. Great feel, cool, smooth and smart. For underscores, film, tv, radio play, promos, in store, on hold, radio play, background music. 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
Lounge with this cool and smooth downbeat sax, piano, bass, and drum rhythm. Great for club, lounge, restaurant, commercial, film production. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Track can be used for film and T.V. underscore and commercial PA system broadcast. An easy-flowing instrumental song with full rhythm section ensemble. String pads warm the mood to create a soothing, relaxed experience. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Medium to Uptempo Jazz Piano Trio music, joyful and inquisitive instrumental, Piano lounge music, Jazz clubs, Hotels, Jazz Tap Dancing, Film and or Television instrumental, Cooking Shows, Dinning, Resorts,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Relaxing Jazz composition for brother Geoff Green. No matter what happens in the family this man is there for immediate, in laws and friends to help make things better for all. He travels across country to help in any way can. To Denise and Geoff a beautiful relationship. he can. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Music for my niece with love in her heart along with her sister to administer care for their mother. As we grow older people who need people in our society my not have the care or family around them for support. This musical track is for those who show the love for others in their time of need. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
0A classic piece of 50s music, created with instruments from the era and decade. Capture that classic forties sound and evoke that 1950s feeling in your next project. Doo Wop bands, close harmony groups, strawberry milkshakes, diners and bikes! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A moderate tempo vocal song that highlights an acoustic piano trio recorded live in the studio, Horn section fills and trumpet solo adds interest and contrast to the arrangement. Flute, guitar, and percussion give the track depth and interest. TV and movie underscore applications for this track. TV,, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Piano Jazz with Acoustic Bass and Drums. A beautiful harmonic structure sets the foundation for an elegant and moving piece of music. Romantic, Relaxing yet powerful in it's emotional content. Lounge, Easy Listening, Motion Picture or Television instrumental, Resorts, Hotels, Upscale Retail. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A cool mid tempo cool jazz big band instrumental track. It features drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, and horns. Has a big of a retro sound to it. Very big-city, urban sound to it. Neon lights, nightclubs, film noir, and nightlife. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A dark rainy night in the city, all in black and white. Detectives in raincoats, going in to a smokey dark jazz club. This cool jazz instrumental track features drums, upright bass, piano, strings, vibes, and tenor sax on the melody. True film noir vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smooth, mid-tempo, instrumental cool-jazz track. It features drums, upright bass. Piano, vibes, trumpet, and flute. Has a Film-noir sound to it, and a 40, 50s crime show vibe to it. Very laid-back, and sexy, with a swing feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A retro sounding instrumental mid-tempo cool-jazz track. It features a jazz quartet (drums, bass, guitar, piano) with a big horn section. Has a very hip sound to it representing big city scenes. New York, Vegas, L. A. Chicago. Nightlife and hipsters as well, as street scenes from the period. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
It’s retro, ultra-cool, and ultra-hip, this cool jazz instrumental track will take you back to smokey bars, black and white film, and big city nightlife. It features jazz orchestra brush drum set, upright bass, strings, horns, with a solo flute on the melody. Laid back and smooth. Film Noir. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A retro sounding cool jazz instrumental piece. Black and White movies and TV detective shows. Film Noir. It features brush drums, upright bass, piano, vibes, trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and strings for that classic sound. Big city, rainy streets. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A laid-back, mid-tempo, cool jazz instrumental track. It features brush drums, upright bass, electric piano, acoustic piano, trombone, tenor sax, and trumpet on the melody. It would fit in source music, boating, travel, commercials, urban setting that needs that retro sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Upbeat Jazzy song with a hypnotic melody line using Asian influenced themes and a Martin acoustic guitar solo weaving sweet mellow tones throughout. Jazz based keyboards and drums keep this moving nicely with a smooth rhythm. Perfect for relaxing by the pool while soaking up the sun. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A smooth, light and relaxing chill jazz song featuring a flowing electric guitar melody and bright real horn section. Groovy bass, keyboards, guitars and drums round out the ensemble. Melancholy but with a positive and heartwarming influence. Lazy vibe great for any feel good commercial. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The party has been going on for days and now it's time to actually chillout on the beach and relax. This jazzy chill song features a flowing tenor sax melody and smooth real horn section. Sexy, serene and slightly mystical with a bit of excitement in the chorus sections. Great for travel shows. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool Jazz instrumental featuring piano, trumpet, sax, stacked flutes and an overall laid back but swinging vibe; there's an undercurrent of tension and foreboding that would lend itself well to anything noir, seedy or perhaps detective based (think Sam Spade or LA Confidential), Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool swinging vintage Jazz instrumental with a late 1950s Miles Davis/Charlie Mingus feel. Blue Note approved trumpet and tenor sax solos give a bluesy vibe while the song's head has a distinctly 1950s noir feel to it. Great for anything vintage noir, cool or classy as well as crime based, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
The very first Sax note proclaims "This is a love theme" Yes, indeed, a slow and emotional Tenor Sax ballad backed up by Electric Guitar and bowed Doublebass. The soundtrack for dreaming at a café while it is raining outside the window and someone just has let you down. Noir, bible black and bitter! Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
A famous classic neapolitan melody arranged in jazzy french style with accordion, piano, guitar, double bass and drums. Perfect for comedy, documentaries, background, neapolitan landscapes. Instrumental, Jazz, World Jazz
Easily evoking romantic mists of a big city night, this urban pop track is sultry, classy and mellow. Its slow-moving, 80's-type groove is guided by trap drums, saxophone, pads, and a tender, keyboard melody. This track would intensify romantic/sexy scenes, urban-oriented themes, and travel show or, Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Ambient
This ephemeral jazz tune is utterly mysterious and beautiful, it's inquisitive and emotional. Minimalist & spacious making it perfect for score, underscore, drama, narrative, history, fashion, corporate or commercial content. This music has already won mountains of awards, guess what it'll do for u, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Need an adaptable jazz cue? This tune is cool as cool gets, featuring international award winning saxophonist Kelly Askam & Donny Walker on Trombone accompanied by Chamber Jazz Ensemble. This cue fits EVERYWHERE! In any film, any media and guess what? Live musicians always triumph the screen. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
An elegant jazz trio of piano, drums and upright bass performing a classy swingin' tune. Perfect uses could include: background music for a dinner or classy event, background music in a coffee shop/coffee house, a gathering of sophisticated people or a general smooth/casual scene. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Cool Jazz piece reminiscent of Jazz Trio playing in a hotel lounge/ bar or restaurant. Song features great bass, piano, guitar, vibes and drums. The song can be used in any setting where background music is desired in Movies, TV Programs etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Smooth easy listening lounge jazz song very suited for bar or hotel lounge background music so as not to interfere with dialog. Nice rhythm guitar with accents of piano and strings. Song can used in Movies and TV Programs where non interfering music is desired. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Five Legs is tenor sax, piano, upright bass patch and drums. It is a 5/4 time piece and is sparse and airy. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Village Groove is soprano and tenor saxes, organ, bass guitar and drums. Soprano and tenors take lead lines in separate 8 bar sections while the rest of the saxes provide chordal or counterpoint melodic lines. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
City Lights is tenor sax, piano, upright bass patch and brushes drums. It is hanging out in the city at night and dropping in on a jazz club for some sounds. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
New Day is tenor saxes, soprano saxes, piano, upright bass patch and drums. Tenors play melody over soprano lines. It moves along at 180bpm. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
