Where to Start with cool jazz

sub-genre of jazz associated with the U.S. West Coast

45 artists

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cool jazz Artists

About cool jazz

What is cool jazz?

sub-genre of jazz associated with the U.S. West Coast

Where should I start with cool jazz?

Start with "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis. It captures what makes cool jazz worth exploring.

What are the best cool jazz albums?

The cool jazz albums worth hearing first: "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis, "The Complete On the Corner Sessions" by Miles Davis, "Il viaggio" by Mélanie De Biasio, "Collectors' Items" by Miles Davis and "Miles Davis at Fillmore" by Miles Davis.

How many cool jazz artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 45 cool jazz artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.