{"product_id":"miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool","title":"Miles Davis – Birth Of The Cool","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eBirth Of The Cool\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eOne of the most influential recordings in jazz history, \u003cem data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eBirth Of The Cool\u003c\/em\u003e marked a turning point in the evolution of modern jazz, introducing a new musical language built on subtlety, arrangement, and tonal sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eRecorded between 1949 and 1950, these landmark sessions brought together a remarkable nonet featuring future jazz innovators including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGerry Mulligan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Lewis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLee Konitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and arranger \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGil Evans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Moving away from the intensity and speed of bebop, the group developed a more spacious, harmonically rich sound that would help lay the foundation for what became known as cool jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe arrangements are central to the album’s identity - carefully layered horn voicings, unusual instrumentation, and understated dynamics create a sound that feels both relaxed and deeply sophisticated. Tracks like \u003cem data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eMove\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eBoplicity\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eJeru\u003c\/em\u003e balance intricate composition with fluid improvisation, while pieces such as \u003cem data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eMoon Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eDarn That Dream\u003c\/em\u003e reveal a lyrical, almost orchestral sense of atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThough modest in length, \u003cem data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eBirth Of The Cool\u003c\/em\u003e had an enormous impact on jazz composition, ensemble playing, and modern arranging, influencing generations of musicians far beyond the jazz world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e1 Move – 2:32\u003cbr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e2 Jeru – 3:10\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e3 Moon Dreams – 3:17\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e4 Venus De Milo – 3:10\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e5 Budo – 2:32\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e6 Deception – 2:45\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e7 Godchild – 3:07\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e8 Boplicity – 2:59\u003cbr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e9 Rocker – 3:03\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e10 Israel – 2:15\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e11 Rouge – 3:13\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e12 Darn That Dream – 3:26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1641\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9ik43_XsNU?si=bIBwqvgvpUzfHpa4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capitol Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53524344799574,"sku":"CDP 7 92862 2","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cb102fce-f7c4-4233-a183-357356b1ea4e.jpg?v=1778232743","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}