Miles Davis - Birth of The Cool

Birth of the Cool is a seminal jazz album by Miles Davis, released in 1957. This compilation album features recordings from three sessions between 1949 and 1950, showcasing Davis’s nonet. The music is characterized by its innovative arrangements and unusual instrumentation, blending elements of Afro-American music and classical techniques. The album is considered a major development in post-bebop jazz and is credited with pioneering the cool jazz style. Notable musicians on the album include Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, and Max Roach.