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Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary Jazz is essentially a catch-all term for the various permutations of popular, mainstream jazz of the 1980s and '90s. While those years were certainly not devoid of complex, cerebral jazz recordings, music referred to as contemporary jazz does not usually share those sensibilities, nor is the term generally used to describe music centered around hard bop or the avant-garde. Instead, instrumental contemporary jazz is usually informed by some combination of a) fusion -- often slickly produced, with an emphasis on rock and funk rhythms; b) pop-jazz, with its almost exclusive concentration on memorable melodies; c) smooth jazz, with its primary goal of creating pleasant, mellow textures; and d) crossover jazz and contemporary funk, with their blend of polished production and R&B influences. Not all contemporary jazz artists completely discard improvisation and challenging experimentation, but by and large, most instrumentalists emphasize shiny production, melody, and accessibility. In the realm of vocal jazz, artists may or may not possess an improvisational flair, but in most cases, their recordings attempt to evoke an aura of stylish sophistication, sometimes drawing upon pop and R&B in addition to jazz. 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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PERSONALITY 3:23 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27165 
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03:25 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: This stylish and lively cut cavorts with vivacious enthusiasm. Use it for leisure, retail, travel and vacations, or anywhere you need support for bright, energetic scenes.... | ||
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THE ACHIEVERS 2:33 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27122 
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02:39 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A bold and stylish contemporary show theme, exuding confidence, pride and success. Positive and action-oriented. Great for motivation and training programs. Especially designed for opening t... | ||
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3:09 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27115 
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03:13 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A contemporary show theme, infused with style and verve, ideal for talk shows, infomercials or any other high-profile situations. Dazzling and sophisticated with west coast sax and virtuoso ... | ||
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CURRENT PROGRESS 3:25 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27110 
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03:28 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: From its opening fanfare all the way through to its powerful conclusion, this strong and inspiring orchestral track provides the perfect musical support for news and information, public affa... | ||
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NEW-AGE JAZZ 3:44 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27043 
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03:48 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Moderate: Sit back and relax with this smooth and colorful melange of tasty jazz harp and easygoing sax. An elegant, graceful track, ideal for carefree lifestyles, ocean breezes, soft candlelight and ... | ||
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SMELL THE ROSES 3:13 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27013 
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03:17 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Moderate: This comforting piece encourages the world to slow down, relax and take life as it comes. Its soft and comfortable, like the serenity of home after a long journey, a lazy summer afternoon, o... | ||
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SAXY SERENADE 4:43 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27006 
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04:46 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Moderate: This uncomplicated jazz piece rocks away tension and soothes the savage heart. Soulful and sensual, the saxophone solo cradles the listener in a safe, but expressive place. Perfect for sunse... | ||
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SHOWTIME 2:27 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26996 
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02:30 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Moderate: This big, showy, contemporary piece can be a theme song for a corporate production, enhance a documentary or support an opening sequence. Slightly larger-than-life, without being artificial,... | ||
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OLYMPIC GOLD 3:53u by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26995 
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03:55 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A spirited, revitalizing piece, this cut underscores desire, achievement and a moment of victory. It gets the heart pumping - not with anxiety, but with a mood that says, "I think I can."... | ||
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OLYMPIC GOLD 3:53 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26994 
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03:55 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A spirited, revitalizing piece, this cut underscores desire, achievement and a moment of victory. It gets the heart pumping - not with anxiety, but with a mood that says, "I think I can."... | ||
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HIGH TOUCH 3:54 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26906 
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03:57 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: High-tech with a human touch. Let this evenly-paced background track serve perfectly as music-on-hold or as an unobtrusive underscore for narration.... | ||
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SCRAPBOOK 3:26 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26888 
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03:29 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Slow: A moving anthem honoring days gone by. It's sentimental and sincere, reflective of a relationship between parent and child, bride and groom, man and memory.... | ||
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MOTOWN SOUND 3:52 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26854 
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03:55 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: The soul of the mid 60s. Featuring all the classic Detroit drum riffs and horn licks.... | ||
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WINNER'S CIRCLE 5:00 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26840 
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05:03 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Subtle, yet magical, this enthusiastic piece combines an effervescent skipping piano with smooth accompanimental colors. Perfect as a background for voice-overs while underscoring the rush o... | ||
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LOVE'S JOURNEY 3:53 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26837 
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03:55 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Moderate: A romantic hand-in-hand walk sung by expressive guitars and a sweet soprano sax.... | ||
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CLICKING 3:42 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26833 
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03:43 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Ticking ogg the miles, the sales or the tasks, this energetic track keeps moving forward with clever piano licks over a colorful background.... | ||
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DONE DEAL 3:31u by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26800 
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03:34 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Optimistic percussion and rhythmic guitars circle a bright brass section before a playful trumpet cuts loose to complete this winning theme.... | ||
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DONE DEAL 3:31 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26796 
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03:34 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Optimistic percussion and rhythmic guitars circle a bright brass section before a playful trumpet cuts loose to complete this winning theme.... | ||
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IN THE ZONE 3:17u by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26790 
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03:20 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Solid, savvy horns and keyboards convey a happy climb that matches your company's direction ... going higher.... | ||
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IN THE ZONE 3:17 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 26786 
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03:21 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Solid, savvy horns and keyboards convey a happy climb that matches your company's direction ... going higher.... | ||
