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Cool Jazz: What is it, Famous Musicians & Best Albums…

August 7, 2023June 15, 2023 by Rick Lightsey

The antithesis of bebop, cool jazz eschewed the fast tempos and jagged phrasing in favour of a lighter tone and tempos that were slower and more relaxed. In this article we highlight some of the most famous cool jazz albums and musicians… The term ‘cool jazz’ came into popular use around 1953 but had previously … Read more

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