Lounge

Lounge music is a genre characterized by its sophisticated, laid-back sound, often featuring lush orchestral arrangements, jazzy instrumentation, and smooth, velvety vocals. Emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, lounge music evolved from swing and jazz traditions, becoming a staple of upscale nightlife and supper clubs. Its heyday in the 1950s and 1960s coincided with the rise of Las Vegas and Hollywood's Golden Age, with iconic performers embodying the genre's suave, urbane spirit. Lounge music's cultural significance lies in its role as a soundtrack for sophisticated leisure and entertainment, influencing later genres like easy listening and adult contemporary. Distinct from other genres, lounge music is marked by its polished production, witty lyrics, and a blend of jazz, pop, and classical elements, creating a unique sound that is both retro-glamorous and timeless.

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AHNAMUSICA
AUGUSTKID
Aaron Smith
Alex Deeper
Ana Lélia
Andeon
Avi Snow
B-Side
B0nds
Background Music & Sounds From I’m In Records
Ben Jammin' Beats
Bert Kaempfert
Blackfish
Breezy
Brenna Whitaker
Buddahbeads
Buddha-Bar
Cafe De Anatolia
Cafe Music Jazz Channel
Cafe Smooth Jazz Radio
Chill Architect
Christian Davies
Christian Hornbostel
Coast to Coast Recordings
Coastal
Coco de Sax
Côte d'Azur
DJ DUARTE
Dinner Music Chill
Dusty Diamond Trio
Enzo Buonaurio Sax
Eric Hilton
Esperanza Zen
Eximo Blue
Flitz&Suppe
Florent Garcia
Frankie Alpha
Gaba Cannal
Gina Jeanz
Gotan Project
HBeat
Harold Kay
Hawaiian Explosion
Horbatso
Igor Pumphonia
Instrumental Zone
J-Walk
JAMMI
Jazz Concentration Academy
Jazz Playlist
Jazz Relax Spa and Massage
Jazzy Dale
JazzyHan
Justin Rhodes
Klode Chill
Ladji Mouflet
Late Night Therapy
Mike Beating
Mina Tobias
Morcheeba
Mr JazziQ
MrAnthony
NOMIA
Natty Rico
Nuage
Organic Bass
Papik
Paxkalito
Piano Soul
Pietro Nicosia
Pink Martini
Rainforest
Relaxing BGM Project
Relaxing Music
Relaxing Piano Jazz
Richie Allen
SOULWAY
Sax Tapes
Seth MacFarlane
Shailendra
Smooth Jazz All Stars
Sonic Shades Of Blue
Soothing Dog Sounds
Soul Siesta
Soul de Vienne
Spirit Fly
Stereo Outdoor Sampling
Summer Vibes
TWOPILOTS
Thabza De Soul
The Chillers
The Trip
Tullio
Vibe Provide Collective
Viva La Panda
Wave Sound Group
Yeah Mama
Young Stunna
mariussax
summer sax
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Nat King Cole
Dean Martin
Brenda Lee
Louis Armstrong
Tony Bennett
Chuwi
TWOPILOTS
Nancy Sinatra
Frankie Valli
DJ DUARTE
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Harry Connick, Jr.
Doris Day
Bobby Darin
Nat King Cole Trio
Thievery Corporation
Louis Prima
Aaron Smith
Eydie Gormé
Silver Panda
Relaxing BGM Project
Cupidon
Braaten
Astrud Gilberto
Morcheeba
MA:RK
Young Stunna
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Eximo Blue
All Night Chill Makers
Glenn Miller
The Ink Spots
James Butler
Loy Mendonsa
Alex Grey
Ituana
Mel Tormé
the bird and the bee
summer sax
Relaxing Music
Cafe De Anatolia
Sammy Davis Jr.
Scubba
Nouvelle Vague
Daniel Santoro
K2S
Zero 7
Helena
Pink Martini
Papik
Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
Emma Stone
Navagio
Selective Sounds TTA
Gotan Project
Chill Covers
Jazz Fruits Music
NSH
Edmofo
Viva La Panda
Carl Douglas
Avi Snow
Sum Wave
Ultra Beats
Saxify
Natty Rico
Galactica Pivot
Deep Vibrations
Danny Kaye
Breezy
The Chillest
Jimmy Durante
Sam Butera & The Witnesses
SOULWAY
Tommy february6
Buddha-Bar
Flamme Music
St Germain
Wishes and Dreams
Bert Kaempfert
Summer Vibes
Mr JazziQ
Carlo Savina
Beth Hirsch
Buhodermia 夜
Jazzinuf
lumen
Wayne Newton
Gaba Cannal
B'Bach
Ben Jammin' Beats
JazzyHan
Aroma
Laetitia Sadier
Jean du Voyage
Seth MacFarlane
Lotus Beats
Pastel