Miles Davis – Birth Of The Cool

"Birth of the Cool" is a landmark album by Miles Davis, released in 1957, compiling recordings made between 1949 and 1950.

This album is considered a pivotal moment in the development of jazz, being one of the first expressions of what would later become modal jazz and cool jazz. Miles Davis, along with his nonet, introduced an innovative and smooth approach, with complex and sophisticated arrangements that contrasted with the hotter, more aggressive jazz of the time. The album features prominent musicians like Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis, Lee Konitz, and others, whose contributions helped define a new sound for jazz.Tracks like "Move", "Jeru", and "Budo" are examples of the more restrained and introspective style Davis and his band explored, using harmony and counterpoint in a subtler way, along with a more relaxed, less frenetic rhythm. "Birth of the Cool" is a foundational album for understanding the evolution of modern jazz, influencing generations of musicians and continuing to be a reference to this day.