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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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Thank You and Goodnight by Master Of None Music ID: 27919 
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01:41 $49.00 (A) or $49.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A good ending track with a sense of relief, finality, and closure, but also continuation.... | ||
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Reason to Hope by Master Of None Music ID: 27914 
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01:10 $49.00 (A) or $49.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Hope that is seen is not hope. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.... | ||
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NEW URBAN 5:07 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27664 
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05:14 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Light jazz-fusion. An up-to-date sophisticated sound with plenty of punch.... | ||
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Jazzy Chill (Sax version) by Bjorn A. Lynne Music ID: 27618 
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03:10 $29.95 (A) or $79.95 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| A swaggering, cavalier piece of jazzy lounge chillout music. It's got a certain 'Pink Panther' influence, cool and with a slow strut. Electric bass, electric piano, upright piano, and available with e... | ||
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BRIGHT & EASY 4:58 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27588 
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05:01 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A subtle swing keeps this happy music bopping along. Light and breezy.... | ||
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LIGHT JAZZ 5:15 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27583 
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05:21 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Contemporary acoustic guitar backed by light piano licks and a cool drum groove. Refined and sophisticated.... | ||
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The Boston Jump by Gavin Courtie & Liz Radford Music ID: 27503 
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02:57 $15.00 (A) or $75.00 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Funky, bright, piano jazz trio, with catchy hooks and strong rhythms, open and engaging, a really flexible track. Daytime and general TV use, radio, corporate and commercial, fun, cities and towns, pe... | ||
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ENTHUSIASTIC 4:49 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27480 
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04:55 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: Light and lively corporate-industrial music. A quick-witted, fresh and positive background track.... | ||
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OutJazz by Randy Lamont Jones Music ID: 27442 
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01:20 $4.99 (A) or $9.99 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Detective, Cool Medium Swing, Classic, Standard, Sneaky, Money, Wealth, Free, Living, Jazz, Jazzy, Bluesy, Warm, Quartet, Horns ... | ||
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DRIVING MUSIC 5:01 by Jack Waldenmaier Music ID: 27420 
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05:06 $49.97 (A) or $49.97 (B) Add to Cart | More Options |
| Up-Tempo: A fresh, contemporary M-O-R composition with continuous movement and a solid groove. The perfect "positive attitude" track. Bright, energizing and fun.... | ||
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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."... | ||
