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Cool
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 had succeeded cool jazz although many of the style's top players had long and productive careers. Among the many top artists who were important in the development of Cool Jazz were Lester Young, Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, Shorty Rogers and Howard Rumsey (leader of the Lighthouse All-Stars). More in Jazz: Acid Jazz | Ballads - Jazz | Bebop & Straight Ahead | Big Band & Swing | Blues | Contemporary Jazz | Cool | Dixieland | Fusion | Latin Jazz | New Orleans / Second Line | Smooth Jazz Sort by: Newest | Oldest | Alphabetical 
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1950s Cool Jazz by Geoff Stockton Music ID: 216462 
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00:30 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Mid-tempo jazz-casual tune reminiscent of Miles Davis' "Kind Of Blue" with guitar in place of the trumpet.... | ||
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5 with 7 by Gary Wolk Music ID: 257624 
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03:11 $14.95 (A) or $29.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| An uptempo swinging instrumental track in 5/4 time featuring a jazz septet with Drums, Piano, Upright Bass, Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trombone. Think "Take 5" with a bit more of an edge. Perfe... | ||
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5th Ave Crosses 6th Ave by William Peklinsky Music ID: 105427 
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02:43 $29.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Avenues normally run parallel except in Pittsburgh, PA. featuring piano, vibes, bass and drums and a cool 5/4 time.... | ||
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70's Style Cop Show Theme by Ged Flood Music ID: 14335 
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02:02 $5.47 (A) or $27.35 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Hooky shaky piano melody with hammond organ rythm and contemporary percussion. 'You've heard this before somewhere....but you haven't!'... | ||
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70's Style Jazz Guitar Theme by Ged Flood Music ID: 14336 
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01:19 $3.75 (A) or $18.75 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Cool guitar riff with funk rythmic contemporary drums and percussion mixed with a spooky space age synth melody and bass keys and organ... | ||
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80/90 by Arjun Sen Music ID: 51481 
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04:11 $35.95 (A) or $79.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| An atmospheric groove and guitar track that's calming and inspiring at the same time. A repetitive, jazzy bass pattern supports floating pads and sensitive guitar melodics. Somewhere between lounge, c... | ||
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A Charming Tale by William Peklinsky Music ID: 110817 
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03:13 $12.00 (A) or $45.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A floating and airy jazz waltz with a hint of mystery featuring piano, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, electric piano, flute and drums with brushes.... | ||
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A Dark Thursday Evening by Dylan King Music ID: 11407 
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02:06 $5.63 (A) or $28.15 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Jazz track with sax, guitar, organ, and choral elements. Think of a mysterious man in a suit standing in a shady ally smoking a cigarette.... | ||
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A Fresh Start by William Peklinsky Music ID: 107299 
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03:53 $15.00 (A) or $50.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A fresh and airy jazz swing tune with piano, vibes, bass and drums.... | ||
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A Funny Thing Happened by William Peklinsky Music ID: 105420 
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02:48 $29.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Jazz trio makes a friendly overture to break the ice. Easygoing and happy. piano, bass, drums.... | ||
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A Good Start by William Peklinsky Music ID: 227806 
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03:02 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A 50's style traditional jazz ballad. Laid back and cool, with a sultry touch with piano, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, and vibes.... | ||
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A Happy Ending by William Peklinsky Music ID: 107675 
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02:54 $29.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| An easygoing and mellow jazz swingtune with a cool and calm melody featuring piano, bass, drums, guitar and vibes.... | ||
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A La Charlie by Hannis Brown Music ID: 155187 
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03:34 $59.90 (A) or $138.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Smooth Rhodes carry a soft melody into the night air and a breeze of sweet caress takes over the chills that move your body. Play it cool and have a great time! By film composer Hannis Brown. Instrume... | ||
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A Little More Mischief by Jasen Smith Music ID: 343516 
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03:24 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A Minimal Humorous Swing Jazz Number nice for physical comedy or Fish out of Water moods. This could have been an alternate theme for the Pink Panther. This is a small ensemble Swing Piece perfect for... | ||
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A Little More Mischief (Abreviated) by Jasen Smith Music ID: 343520 
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01:07 $7.95 (A) or $25.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A Minimal Humorous Swing Jazz Number nice for physical comedy or Fish out of Water moods. This could have been an alternate theme for the Pink Panther. This is a small ensemble Swing Piece perfect for... | ||
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A Little More Mischief (Sans Intro) by Jasen Smith Music ID: 344260 
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03:09 $12.95 (A) or $39.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A Minimal Humorous Swing Jazz Number nice for physical comedy or Fish out of Water moods. This could have been an alternate theme for the Pink Panther. This is a small ensemble Swing Piece perfect for... | ||
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A Little More Mischief (Striaght to the Point) by Jasen Smith Music ID: 343522 
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00:30 $3.95 (A) or $12.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A Minimal Humorous Swing Jazz Number nice for physical comedy or Fish out of Water moods. This could have been an alternate theme for the Pink Panther. This is a small ensemble Swing Piece perfect for... | ||
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A Little More Mischief 30 by Jasen Smith Music ID: 343587 
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00:30 $3.95 (A) or $10.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A Minimal Humorous Swing Jazz Number nice for physical comedy or Fish out of Water moods. This could have been an alternate theme for the Pink Panther. This is a small ensemble Swing Piece perfect for... | ||
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A New Era by William Peklinsky Music ID: 107677 
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02:59 $29.95 (A) or $89.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A light and airy jazz swing with a hint that something new is about to happen with piano, bass, drums with brushes and guitar.... | ||
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A Night To Make Romance by Stuart Moore Music ID: 232242 
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04:21 $12.95 (A) or $45.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A cool, romantic Swing track in the style of Moondance by Van Morrison. Perfect for creating a carefree or sophisticated atmosphere in any project this track features electric guitar, organ, upright b... | ||
