How to get into cool jazz
cool jazz: sub-genre of jazz associated with the U.S. West Coast northsound.fm covers 45 cool jazz artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into cool jazz?
Start with Miles Davis's "Rubberband". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into cool jazz.
Who are the best cool jazz artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for cool jazz include Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Dave Brubeck. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is cool jazz?
sub-genre of jazz associated with the U.S. West Coast