The Birth of the Cool at Jazz Academy

Birth of the Cool is name of a compilation album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, but has come to signify a movement in American music. Cool jazz, which became prominent during the Second World War, stands an important reaction to “bebop,” (characterized by fast tempos and instrumental virtuosity) in that the music was intricately arranged with a composed sound along with improvised sections.

Join Mark Flugge to learn about this important era in American music history - from the arrangements and instrumentation to the historical context and the artists associated with the movement. ...

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Birth of the Cool is name of a compilation album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, but has come to signify a movement in American music. Cool jazz, which became prominent during the Second World War, stands an important reaction to “bebop,” (characterized by fast tempos and instrumental virtuosity) in that the music was intricately arranged with a composed sound along with improvised sections.

Join Mark Flugge to learn about this important era in American music history - from the arrangements and instrumentation to the historical context and the artists associated with the movement.

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