Welcome to the world of cool jazz, where the music of Miles Davis transformed the landscape of jazz and inspired millions. Birth of the Cool is a compilation album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released in 1957 on Capitol Records. The music, which was recorded in the late 1940s, features innovative arrangements influenced by classical music techniques with a warm, relaxed tone.
This album is credited with spearheading the cool jazz movement of the 1950s. Featuring nine instrumental tracks that are characterized by an understated and subtle approach, the album includes contributions from prominent musicians such as Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, and Max Roach.
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