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Jazz Music
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Originally American music, Jazz developed originally from ragtime and blues and was characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre.
Jazz has progressed through an amazing evolution, from its roots in blues, through swing/big-band, through cool jazz and bop, to free jazz and then fusion. On the more pop, R&B and world side of it, jazz progressed from lounge, to smooth jazz, then finally to acid jazz and neo-lounge, driven by the advent of advanced synthesizer, drum machine and MIDI technology in the 1980s. Where will it go from here? Stay tuned....!
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Acid Jazz
Pleasure and Ecstasy are the achievable destinations of this cool album. Here you'll discover the soulful sax and dreamy piano melodies that provide this album with its blissful urbane spirit. Embrace the moment and celebrate life with these sweet, layered rhythms.
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Electric Butterfly
Acid Jazz from the masters of electronic lounge, this album is great for a chill-out laid-back evening with a few of the friends, perfect for listening or dancing
or whatever you're into.
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Hot Jazz
A little cool nocturnal sizzle for your late night vibe. This spirited mix of jazz and jazz fusion -- with hot piano, flutes, horns and sax -- makes for an exciting musical experience.
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Late Night Jazz
An elegant album with lush instrumentals and magical sounds. These silky smooth grooves, from sweet, romantic piano to cool horns, will bring a certain cachet to your entertaining and provide mellow music for your late night pleasure.
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Latin Jazz
This music is like breathing fresh ocean air while gliding over lilting waves
on a sweet Latin vibe. You'll sway to improvised flute solos as they rise above
the percussion beats, and enjoy a few instruments rarely heard in other genres.
The gentle nuances of Bossa Nova and Salsa rhythms shine through in these songs.
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Smooth Jazz in the City
On the streets, city sounds can sometimes dampen a joyful spirit. These beautiful melodies -- lush piano, sultry horns, laid back drums -- guarantee you the ultimate in mellow urban jazz with a soulful flow. Kick back, enjoy!
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Sunday Morning Jazz
Sipping coffee, reading the Sunday papers, and relaxing at home are enhanced with the cool sounds of Jazz. This album has a vibrant flow with great instrumentals, from sassy saxes to flirtatious flutes, joined often by romantic piano melodies. Almost makes you forget that tomorrow's another Monday.
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Super Cool Jazz
This is a laid back, relaxing album filled with funky, flirtatious grooves. Here
moaning saxes and flugelhorns join bluesy pianos and the occasional trumpet to
create an ultra mellow vibe.
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KEYWORDS: Free jazz music, jazz fusion music, big band music, ragtime music, bebop music, dixieland music, contemporary jazz
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