Cool Jazz, Modal Jazz

Time: 1940-1970

Description: A more laid back type of jazz that explored different harmonies and techniques.

Music: Intricate Arrangements, Melodic Development, Some emotional Overtones; So What, Kinda Blue, Take Five, Freddie Freeloader.

Composition and Musician: Mile Davis, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Stan Getz.

Significant Event: Korean War