Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cool Jazz.
Cool Jazz - as a noun
Jazz that is restrained and fluid and marked by intricate harmonic structures often lagging slightly behind the beat
Example Sentences
"Miles Davis is often credited with the birth of cool jazz."
"The use of orchestral instruments in cool jazz distinguishes it from other subgenres."
"Many musicians consider Chet Baker to be a cool jazz icon."
"The West Coast jazz scene heavily contributed to the development of cool jazz."
"The cool jazz movement influenced various other genres, such as bossa nova."