Cool jazz is often played by white musicians from the west coast of the USA (California).It is supposed to start with the orchestra formed by Miles Davis in the late 40s, with recordings of "Birth of the Cool."
But it was already in gestation with Bix Beiderbecke and Lester Young. Today it is found in Eddie Daniels, Spyro Gyra, Pat Metheny ...
Jazz Cool & West Coast at BJazz
