Cool Jazz Flashcards
1
Q
Time Period
A
late 40s early 50s
2
Q
Characteristics
A
MOTIVIC
Softer and easier to follow than bebop
More formal arr. and classical influence
3
Q
Popularity
A
Relatively popular compared to bop
4
Q
Why was it associated with the West Coast
A
Chico Hamilton’s group had a cellist, unusual and classical-like