1. A style of jazz music that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by a more relaxed, subdued tone, smoother harmonies, and less emphasis on improvisation compared to bebop. It features a calm, introspective quality with careful arrangements and often employs classical music influences.
Miles Davis pioneered cool jazz with his album 'Birth of the Cool' in 1949.
Miles Davis foi pioneiro do jazz cool com seu álbum 'Birth of the Cool' em 1949.