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Maybe I like jazz now
Just quality jazz. Nothing else to say. As someone who only dabbles in jazz, it was interesting all the way through.
Very good. Great jazz album that wasn’t too long, but had great music.
Has sehr guet gfunde, finds aber bitz komisch dem die glich note geh wie fatboy slim. Has au nöd sehr aktiv glost glaub
move mega schöni melodie mega geil arrangiert. sehr cool haha. Jeru tönt wieder meh so big band. aber au nice. moon dreams isch huuere dissonant hey, aber s isch so schön schliichend warm. venus de milo au wieder soo schön arrangiert und so fiin gspielt (sehr cool). budo mit geilem miles solo piano comping geil sax solo so uf chiiiillo. drums au uf chillo aber mit groove. deception wieder super geil arrangierti melodie und d drums gönd mit de kick so geil mit. godchild (göttichind) cute. aber ha d idee vom album checkt es lost sich sehr eifach aber s chan au eifach a eim verbizieh. boplicity isch en haaaarde titel. JA BARISAX TÜÜF. ha freud. israel mega cool (nöd ihm de land). rouge au coooooll. sie hend echt nöd gelogen de scheiss isch extreeem cool. afoch smooth understated geschmeidig. i like. VIAAAAAAAAR
geburt derrrr kühle hahaha drummer gaht dumm suscht ischs ener chli "reduziert" und fokus uf blösomat finds huere krass wie alt das isch, die hend sit 4 jahr kei weltchrieg meh gha wos das ufgno hend und für das findi d ufnahmequalität au uuhuere guet, es isch mega warm und passt zude musig au wenn jz s schlagzüg zB nur verhalte ghörsch ja es isch morge und ich bin müed, drum losi nöd mega aktiv, ich finds huere schön au wenns chli vor sich her plätscheret VIA
i liked this jazz album, the songs weren’t too long but they were really enjoyable, quality music
Fina minnen
If you like jazz, this is great. Good background music, just nice.
As the title says, it's cool. Miles, the legend, one of my favorite jazz trumpet player. I even like the piano track. Love this album.
-ah yes delightful. Not my absolute favorite by Miles but still really good. I’ve listened to it a few times already now and appreciate what jt did for cool jazz as a genre though -Definitely best enjoyed as a cohesive album experience rather than as individual tracks imo -Favorites are Move, Rocker, and Israel
It's all that
i'm cool bc i listen to jazz now
Really interesting and propulsive while staying smooth and groovy throughout.
Nice breakup from the bebop style that Davis was known for at the time. The big band touches make it very interesting
Cool but somewhat unremarkable on the first listen.
I prefer a bit more room for exploration in jazz, and additionally, I generally prefer a more stripped back group. The stylings of and arrangements for the nonet lend this to sound like it still has one foot in the big band era of old, which I like fine enough but is rarely something I want to listen to in larger doses. That said, it’s awesome to pick out the aspects of it that are clearly pushing the envelope for the time. I love the unexpected dissonance in the harmonization of “Moon Dreams” in particular, and although Miles doesn’t sound totally like himself as a player yet (still great, of course), “Deception” sounds distinctly like a Miles composition. “Move”, “Godchild”, and “Boplicity” are additional highlights for me. I think Konitz, Mulligan, and Roach shine in particular, and I loved discovering that both J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding were featured in separate sessions years before recording their duet albums. A light 4 stars for me. 4/5
Really nice textures with the french horn and tuba, but this has never been a go-to Miles Davis album for me.
Love the more intense songs, but that is more a personal taste. all-in-all great
Good jazz album
I liked this way better than kind of blue. Not sure why.
Nice easy listening jazz album, miles Davis always slaps
Very relaxing to listen to while working
Nice jazz
Seminal album. Great playing but not my cup of tea for jazz.
have listened to lots of Miles before but haven’t listened to him this early (pre Kind of Blue) as a bandleader. really lyrical playing. i guess miles was sick of bebop and was slowing things down compared to the bebop standard of playing 1000km/h over super fast chord changes and he wanted to make it less of a “jam” and more like a composition. really interesting and a good listen. shows how much he was experimenting and changing the game in jazz even before he dropped Kind of Blue later on which was a real shift. hard not to give it a 10/10 on the historical importance basis but assuming we’re going off of personal enjoyment i’ll say like a 7/10. enjoyable but i think i just enjoy the whackier side of miles’ discography (and jazz in general) more than earlier more traditional jazz stuff.
A very important jazz album. Not one of my go tos but I'll throw it on occasionally and be happy
It sounds like jazz from the 50s. Still engaging, but more a foundation the further work to re-define jazz for the rest of the century.
I would definitely say this is the best representative for this period of jazz. Fire all over. 8/10 Cool
Album starts with an absolute banger, probably my favorite song on the track. Beautiful solos throughout, loved Boplicity, but wasn’t wowed by anything specific. A lot of the solos felt a bit similar, while they were obviously spectacular.
Birth of the Cool is right
Lovely
Good vibes, I don’t have the most discerning jazz ear
Bombic
"Birth of the Cool" is a solid Miles Davis album, showcasing his early experimentation with a more laid-back, orchestral sound. It's interesting and well-played, but not my top pick from his discography.
Great, but very background.
This motherfucker right here
Loved it. 4/5
Miles davis.
Very cool, very jazzy, very fun to listen to. Four stars.
If someone asked me what jazz music is who had never heard it before I might show them this album. A lot of people say that Kind of Blue is a good album to start with when first listening to jazz. I feel like this one is much more accessible. Maybe Time Out would be another good one, but I think this is a contender. It’s not that it’s like beginner jazz, the musicianship on here is phenomenal. It’s just that it’s all very straight forward songs, they never go anywhere too experimental or weird like other Miles Davis albums.
Really cool (haha pun) to listen to. Moon Dreams was probably my favourite just because it was more ominous/slower paced. But each one was a joy.
I’ve been wanting more jazz! Glad I finally got it. From what I understand, this list generally avoids compilation albums. This makes sense; a compilation album is designed to be incredible. It wouldn’t be fair, and then the list would be boring if it was full of compilation albums. So why this is here is interesting to me. But hey, I’m not complaining. Give me Miles Davis in any form and you know I’m here for it. This is no exception. The man exudes a swagger, a confidence, a powerfulness in his music. Every single track is a masterclass in mood and tone in jazz. Beyond his technical proficiency lies a this emotional being that takes over his sound and produces music that just hits the spot. There really isn’t much more to be said. He’s one of the giants in jazz and music in general, and this is something to marvel at. The only reason it’s getting four stars is because it’s a compilation album and it wouldn’t be fair to give it five. Standout Tracks: Move, Venus de Milo, Budo, Godchild, Rocker, Rogue
Yeah, nice jazz, but not 'Kind of Blue'.
My experience with jazz is minimal. I have listened to "Kind of Blue", by Miles and like that very much. This is a collection of songs that for lack of a better word are "jazzier", than KOB. I still like KOB better, but enjoyed this very much. The musicianship is truly on point.
I prefer later stuff in Miles Davis’ catalog, when he gets more experimental. But this is still a straight up fun jazz record.
I mean, it is pretty cool.
Obviously a great album, but a little basic as far as Miles Davis goes.
If listening to Miles Davis is cool, then consider me peeing my pants. 3.7.
Always a fave.
🎧I don’t really know “cool jazz” from “bebop” or really an other jazz styles for that matter, but what I do know is this is excellent.
Lovely album
Talented. Not my cup of tea, but high quality sounds
Just now learning of the musical genre “cool jazz.” If anyone personifies that moniker, it would be Miles Davis.
He pissed his pants. Adam Sandler told me so.
Pretty damn chill and fun
Hey all you hep cats…dig this! You’re now…hip! Good stuff.
I am generally not a fan of Jazz but I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would, more upbeat than expected
Lovely stuff
Not his best album but still really good.
Fine cool jazz
Coisas boas da maturidade chegar foi a capacidade de realmente achar legal escutar jazz.
*{nod, nod}* That's some cool jazz alright. I mean, I'unno. I'm no expert on what makes this jazz specifically so cool, but it's real good shit, at any rate. Gets me exicted to hear the other Miles Davis that're no doubt on here. Well, excited as I can anyway for an album as cool as this.
Just some cool ol' jazz from one of the best to do it.
Miles Davis giving me hope with Jazz. Another good one from him.
Definitely cool.
Day171 - gimme that cool jazz. i wish i would have got this album on a sunday morning but im glad i got it.
I used to listen to this album on rainy nights, haven't had one of those in a while, but I need to keep this album in mind for the next one.
Cmon now this is beautiful music, you cant even deny it. Even if it’s not your thing or you hate jazz, you can still tell that this is it at its peak. I do feel like you have to be in the right mood/setting for it to hit best though. Now excuse me while I light this cigar.
Laid back, mellowed out, straight up cool fuckin' jazz. Perfect for the golden age of post modern classic jazz. The swing tempos and floaty movements borrow from classical music, calm and composed movements of soloing and bridge sections allow the band to show off a big but it isn't quite a risky move sonically. Miles is notable for dictating jazz with a lot of feeling while keeping it cool to the ear. The Birth of Cool is certfiable gold.
It's Miles Davis, I mean come on. Of course it's good!
Cooooooool Jazz. Squidward would be proud
Classic Miles
Not a real album, sorry. Still cool as hell. Best enjoyed with a glass of whiskey by a fireplace. I had half of that.
The sound of the ensemble is very unique as there isn't often you have this group of instruments. I like the way each provide a different texture to the overall sound. All the tracks are good, the limitation is the shorter tracks not feeling like the experimented too much.
Pretty good, I like this better than the other Miles Davis album.
Favourite song - deception
Very cool indeed
Buen rollazo de Miles Davis y su banda. Parece hacerte viajar a un Pub en el que te encuentras tomando algo escuchando la música de fondo. Es muy cool, quizás ninguna es memorable y eso le resta el poco que para mi le quita valor, por lo demás el sonido aunque suene antiguo, es muy chulo, y tiene todo un swing flipante.
It's hard to imagine in 2024, but when this was released it was something new an different than "mainstream" jazz at the time. Its a great jazz record, even if its not my favorite style of jazz, or my favorite Miles Davis album. It has a lot of great material to come back to.
Lovely jazz album, smooth and light.
Niet zo goed als Kind of Blue Maar wel prima
Great jazz album, reminded me of La La Land (actually the other way around)
Jazz is not always my jazz but I usually enjoy it. And this is no exception. Crisp and dynamic. I'm thinking 4 just cuz there's nothing wrong with it.
Gotta love that trumpet!
4+
Cool Jazz. 4/5
good album
4.5
I don't really 'do' jazz, but enjoyed this. So much I played it twice. Not much meaningful to say about it, but I loved the energy of this, and it feels 'important'.
The perfect music for a sunny spring afternoon. Light touches, short durations and a backing band worthy of Miles. The music leads to internal stories and scenes in your own mind. It's pretty cool when creativity leads to creativity. I've not been BOOZING btw.
Never been big into jazz but this album was great and enjoyable
cool
Le cool est né
I really loved this! This was so easy to listen to, exciting, and refreshing. Plus it was great study music. I love vocals though, so that is why it is not getting 5 stars.
Instrumental albums have to be very very bad before I have nothing to say about them Did not like the surprise vocals in the last song, was a good album otherwise
A tight collection of bebop. The instrument pairing and memorable melodies shine through. It doesn’t speak to the emotional palette the way later Davis albums do, but it is a simple sharp record of songs that could easily be surmised as jazz standards.
Nice jazzy album with great trumpet, trombone and sax solos/improv.
This feels like some dinner jazz I should find really boring, but you know what? It's actually really good. It still remains interesting and doesn't drag on or do the same thing all the way through constantly.
ótimo álbum, pouca versatilidade mas a constância faz as melodias rápidas do trompete se destacarem bem. O timbre do trompete de Miles Davis é emocionante e escuro mas ainda sim consegue encaixar bem em músicas alegres como "move". Recomendaria apenas para um amante de jazz, esse álbum pode ser um pouco monótono e não é uma boa primeira experiencia para alguém que esta sendo introduzido ao mundo do jazz.
Not one's favorite Miles, as this is nowhere near Kind of Blue and even the four great quintet records, which are looser and more fun. Still this is awfully influential, not to mention tuneful, polished and highly sophisticated. More like classical music in its loveliness and (occasional) dryness.
nice, but impossible not to compare to Kind of Blue which it falls short of
Really solid jazz album, I do love me some Miles Davis.
i would agree this is cool.
Miles got even cooler from here. But this goes down like a fine bourbon, and just as quickly.
Miles Davis never disappoints
Good, but not as great as Kind of Blue was
This is a pretty interessting album, given that it serves as a connection between bebop and the following cool jazz. Some of it is pure bop, some of it is miles ahead of its time (ba-dum-tss).
Talented, relaxing.
I have previously been a Miles Davis hater on here but I liked this. These songs had melody and felt like songs. Maybe that rejection of musical conventions is what draws others to something like Bitches Brew, but that's exactly why it wasn't for me. This was.
Classic Miles. Miles brings the cool.
Lovely jazz. I don’t know enough to parse the differences between this and prior Davis releases, I just know that I like it.
A classic, beautiful flowing jazz collection. Provided good background music and nothing stood out specifically.
Miles davis what a legend. This album is class.
Does what it says in the tin, it's cool as fuck.
Nice, happy jazz
Never was there a more appropriate album title.
I really went into this album underestimating the "Cool" but I'll be darned if this 70 year old album isn't indeed Cool. I didn't keep track of track names as it all just kept flowing pretty smoothly until the last track with the vocals. I'd maybe take that out of the playlist, but other than that I was pleasantly surprised by this. Favorite track "Move" 4/5
Birth of the Cool ushered in a new era: "cool jazz." This contrasted with the frenetic energy of bebop, the dominant style at the time. Davis' nonet (a nine-piece ensemble) employed a more relaxed, introspective approach. Shorter compositions (averaging around 3 minutes) focused on melody and mood rather than extended, virtuosic solos. Tracks like "Jeru" and "Moon Dreams" showcase this beautifully, with muted trumpet lines weaving through airy textures created by French horn and tuba. Gil Evans' masterful arrangements provided a foundation that was both sophisticated and accessible. However, the album wasn't simply a chilled-out affair. Tracks like "Move" retain a driving rhythmic pulse, and Davis' understated trumpet solos still pack a punch. The interplay between instruments is a highlight, with unexpected harmonies and counterpoint melodies keeping listeners engaged. While some might find the overall mood subdued compared to bebop, Birth of the Cool offered a captivating alternative. Production: A Flawed Experiment The album's production history is as fascinating as its music. Recorded in 1949 and 1950, the sessions were shelved by Capitol Records due to their unconventional sound. Released years later with some edits and overdubs, the final product doesn't always flow seamlessly. Some argue that the edits disrupt the original cohesion, while others see them as minor blemishes on a groundbreaking work. Regardless, the sonic quality itself is excellent, capturing the warmth and intimacy of the small ensemble sessions. Themes: Coolness and Beyond The "cool" aesthetic permeates the album, evident in the music's relaxed feel and Davis' own persona. However, Birth of the Cool isn't simply an exercise in coolness. Tracks like "Venus de Milo" hint at a darker undercurrent, with dissonant harmonies and a brooding atmosphere. This complexity reflects the social and cultural anxieties of the postwar era, making Birth of the Cool more than just a stylistic departure. Influence: A Legacy of Innovation Birth of the Cool's influence is undeniable. It paved the way for modal jazz, a style that emphasized scales and modes over complex chord changes. Artists like John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk were heavily influenced by Davis' pioneering work. Furthermore, the album's focus on melody and atmosphere resonated with musicians outside jazz, influencing artists in rock, pop, and even film scoring. Pros and Cons: A Balanced View Birth of the Cool isn't without flaws. The production issues and occasional pacing problems can be minor detractors. However, its strengths far outweigh these. The innovative music, groundbreaking style, and enduring influence solidify its place as a jazz masterpiece. The Final Notes Birth of the Cool stands as a testament to Miles Davis' restless spirit and artistic vision. While lacking traditional lyrics, it speaks volumes through its innovative music, thoughtful production, and exploration of themes beyond mere coolness. Its influence continues to be felt across genres, solidifying its position as a landmark album and a must-listen for any jazz enthusiast or music lover seeking a taste of groundbreaking innovation.
Pretty cool.
Cool like an iced tea on a hot day.
Extremely good album. Very easy listening but also very complex at the same time. loved it.
Great vibes here. Kind of reminded me of the Dave Brubeck Quartet album on this list, Time Out. I typically don't listen to jazz too much but I wouldn't hesitate to queue this album up when the mood next strikes.
JAZZ !!
smooth jazz
Demasiado 🚬🚬🚬
Awesome album. Rarely expect myself to enjoy this era of jazz but, again, pleasantly surprised. quite different from later Davis records, too.
I hadn't heard any of Davis' work with his nonet, so this was a treat. Highlights: Moon Dreams, Venus De Milo, Godchild, Boplicity, Rouge
It's always a good day if you get to listen to Miles Davis, even if you're (like me) not all that well-versed in his huge arsenal of songs and albums. It's a little weird that we got a compilation album (mainly because I thought that wasn't part of the criteria for including in the 1001 Greatest Albums collection), but I'm not complaining at getting to hear a variety of tunes from a shifting band composition, and apparently getting to listen to the birth of a new style of jazz (or as the critic Sargent apparently described it, "not really jazz"). Not bad at all!
a classic jazz album. Miles Davis is the king, never disappoints, fits so many moods/settings.
Verrrry good
Classic music...only two songs to listen to but great anyway. Relaxing and soothing.
Can’t lie, this slaps and will continue to slap. Do your thing Mr. Davis ! 🎶 🎺 🎶 Great replay value and calm, soothing tracks for any given day.
It's funny to consider that this comp was released only a handful of years after the somewhat unorthodox songs on it were recorded. In the intervening time (~7 years), he recorded and released like two dozen albums that revealed him to be the future of jazz, making this album's title neither premature nor a misnomer.
#1/1001 Haven't gotten into older jazz music very much, but I think this was a nice introduction. The instruments sound like they are trying to talk to me, I love it, lol. I think it's interesting that it's a compilation album recorded over a few years AND spanning over the beginning of new eras of jazz, so that was quite cool! I *love* the horns on this. Overall: I like it! Might not be something I listen to everyday, but if I had a long but fulfilling day, I might come home, pour a glass of whiskey and read a good book in my huge leather office chair (like the movies yk) and just let the sounds fill the room. Favorites: Move Venus De Milo Godchild <3 <3 Rogue Darn That Dream (however, it did scare me for a sec because I was Not expecting lyrics lol)
It's Miles Davis, what can you say?
It was godd
Of course it is good, and fundamental, and infinitely listenable, but I must say it suffers hard from comparison to other works by Miles Davis that I find much more engaging. I would never pick this over Kind Of Blue, or Bitches Brew, but I suppose that is not a detriment to the quality of this record in a vacuum.
Not my style of jazz but i thought it was a very pleasant listen. definitely prefer Miles Davis’ more abstract type of jazz such as Some Kind of Blue and Bitches Brew.
For Miles Davis and cool jazz genre in general, these tracks are especially economical in length. I attribute this to the format they were released originally but what each of them do, is really elevate the impact of the "small combo" approach of Davis' ensembles in this era. Really appreciating that it doesn't sound like more than a handful of players per track, allowing each instrument some freedom to stand out in it's own right. This post-WW2 genre will always strike a chord with me, and Miles was the best to do it. It's the best of big band and bebop without the brash aesthetic blasts associated with either, leaving pure, clean, cool improvisation-- allowing the listener to examine each musician's approach unassaulted by punctuated blasts of 25 simultaneous horn players.
Jazz, jazz, jazz. Smoother than a baby’s bottom.
First
Would love to have this on vinyl to have on in the background when I’m in my mid 40’s and I’m really into espresso
jazzy
Although I don't like Jazz this album was enjoyable for me
I remember having a professor teaching the history of jazz and he mentioned this album specifically as a groundbreaker. I can't say I have a whole lot of experience in jazz music to be able to pinpoint any innovations here, but it certainly wasn't enjoyable listen
Jazz is always good.
Highlights: Move, Jeru. Simple, melodic, dreamy. This is technically a compilation of previously released 10-inch albums. I don’t have the book with me but from what I’ve read, this is an influential piece of work. Overall: 7/10
Pretty cool...
Jazz ... Bop di du dah!
endlich weiß ich, was sie wirklich sagen, wenn sie unterkühlt meinen
Great album! Love this Jazz
Clearly this was the birth of cool
I went in expecting a good 50’s jazz album. That’s what I got. David is just good. One of the greats.
I get why it's a big deal and the music is cool and complex, but it also all sounds sooo similar and just not my thing.
February 6, 2024 HL: "Moon Dreams", "Venus De Milo", "Godchild", "Move" I found this in a used CD store for 5 smackeroos after recognizing the title from the 1001 list. It would take over a year for me to actually have this on the website, thus making me listen to it in full (I've definitely heard the odd track throughout the year tho) Complete world away from the last Davis-- Bitches Brew-- particularly due to its accessibility and short tunes. Whereas that one felt somehow rejuvenating but also totally exhausting, this breezed by and was over before I knew it. Maybe there's a happy medium between 3 minute and 27 minute songs :0 *eyes Kind of Blue expectantly*
Nice sound
I love Miles Davis and this May not be his best but its certainly really good
music: cool. (⌐■_■)
It really rattled me to read that this was recorded in 1949/50. Is this literally the birth of coolness? Is this the first time something was ever cool? I think it might be.
😎
This is definitely a lesser Miles Davis album, I’m not sure it would even be in his top 10. But lesser Miles is still better than 99.9% of other musicians.
Miles Davis' "Birth of the Cool" is an incredible and innovative album. In this, Davis is credited with directing the projection of cool jazz.
Des chansons cool :D
The first couple of listens passed me by, but over time I've been enjoying this more and more. Great stuff!
Very chill
decent listen
I feel like I've said similar things with other jazz albums that have come up, but this settles it -- I'm getting more jazz records
I can’t fully understand what this music is about, but I still like how it sounds and how it makes me feel
Good background jazz
Nice album!
Not the most challenging album but I like the vibe of it. Just some friendly on the ear background jazz
Þessi á ég á disk ofan í kassa. Get ekki þóst vera djassgeggjari en þessi er skemmtileg, gott stuð og töff.
nice album ... soothing music
Even as a person who doesn't listen to a lot of Jazz, its obvious that Miles Davis is an excellent musician. The band sounds great in this recording.
Seductive mix of jazz, swing and Las Vegas show tunes. Easy to listen to and get lost in. Great to listen to on a lazy Sunday afternoon
This wasn’t as exciting to me as In A Silent Way. I can’t pretend to be knowledgeable about jazz really—but it felt more like background music than anything that demands you Pay Attention. That being said—I loved Move, the first track on the album.
Miles Davis and his comrades do a lot of a interesting stuff in these songs but it makes you wonder why this list has a compilation album like this in its ranks? Like many albums of that type it is a bit disjointed and allover the place. Miles David has a lot more interesting releases in his catalogue that actually work as an album. It's still a great listen though.
Enjoyed it. Easy to listen to and would listen to it again.
Instrumentals are not what I look for in albums, as I am a big lyrics person. But miles is an all time great and he’s an amazing musician. For what it is this is great and it doesn’t seem aged for something older than my parents
Chill and cool
I think cool did exist before this. But that does diminish the coolness of this.
I gotta hand it to you Mr. Davis, this is pretty cool.
Boplicity is such a great sound; definitely one of my favorites from the album.
4.5/5
Move - discordant Jeri - recognized oft used chords Moon Dreams - sweeping, peaceful Venus de Milo - bosa nova? Meh Budo - love the lower register Deception - ? Godchild - ? Boplicity - nice background Rocker - ran right into Israel - upbeat, light Rouge - blush? Nonconformist? Still not a Jazz fan
Moon Dreams
Jazz
Cool jazz and easy listening
This felt nostalgic to me because it made me realize a lot of the 90s-00's cartoons would use jazz in their scores. I was immediately reminded of Tom and Jerry, Seth McFarlane's cartoons, and other Hanna Barbera animations. Obvioulsy, these shows used Jazz for their scores but listening to this album for the first time, felt like I had always known it.
Helt smooth, lige som det skal være
Small venue style jazz
Hyvää jazzia. Uppoutuu jotenkin aivan kuuntelemaan levyä, vaikka oli juoksulenkillä. Kuuntelen ehdottomasti myös uudelleen.
Good
I don't really know how to tell Jazz apart but I could tell this was good! Some interesting dissonant chords.
Wonderfully serene
It is a refreshing album of sorts, especially if you are used to modern music. It reminded me of good old days when watched 'Tom & Jerry's on TV before going to school ❤️
this would be such great party music in the background
Very classy. Perfect substitute for Christmas music.
Consistently good throughout. I never found myself bored. Concise set of songs. All around good jazz. “Cool” is an apt description.
I appreciate hearing this relaxing album while going to the airport at 6 am in the morning in the foggy dark morning
Good if not a bit slow for my taste. The first song was the best.
This seems like good jazz! I’ll admit I don’t have a great ear for the genre, but I know Miles is a legend and I enjoyed it a lot.
Pretty good jazz. Found myself losing interest a few times but there was always something that brought me back in. This would be a 3.5 but out of respect for a legend I'll round up.
There’s a certain levity I appreciate with this album compared to bitches brew. I really like this jazz album. Makes me think of a smoke filled jazz club getting drunk and listening throughout the night even with a little dancing. I’m not the biggest jazz guy but I get it with this album.
Nagyot ment, pont erre volt szükségem a mai építészkedéshez Extra rizz pontokat kap mérföldes papa a címadásért, úgymond prófétai
4 - he’s very good, quite similar but I think that’s jazz. If I sat and really listened I think I would hear the intricacy but I think that’s a me problem
I had a good time. Quite jazzy.
Nice Jazz. Sweet Tunes.
It’s not blue in green but it’s certainly enjoyable and i liked hearing all the old timey voices on the live recordings. and that crackle and fizz and smooooth sound of those recordings are so so so nice. i think, no, i know, i prefer these over remastered sounds most times. miles davis is just cool and makes me yearn for that time period.
Not the best Miles Davis: technically I don't know if this is the greatest jazz ever made but I feel I have definitely listened to a lot better stuff. They will always be solid jazz albums but I found myself yearning for a little bit more when it came to this.
Hoy tocó un disco que ya había escuchado a través del documental "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool". De hecho, es el primer disco completo de jazz que he escuchado: sólo había curioseado en canciones sueltas y shows en vivo de varios conjuntos pero discos de estudio, es el primero. Gran trabajo de Miles. Sólido. Pasional.
cool
Anyone else naming their album "Birth of Cool" would be corny as fuck for this. Miles Davis pulls that off. This was extremely chill and easy to listen to. Good music to vibe to. A solid 4/5
I prefer jazz live, but this was nice background music while I worked.
-fun album to listen to -can still hear the swing and big band -interesting transition album, not only for Miles, but for jazz as a whole
decent, but "kind of blue" still blows this away. move jeru venus de milo budo godchild boplicity rocker israel rouge
Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool," released in 1957, is a groundbreaking album that laid the foundation for the cool jazz movement. With arrangements by Gil Evans, Davis crafted a sophisticated, melodic sound that deviated from the prevailing bebop style. Tracks like "Boplicity" and "Jeru" showcase intricate yet accessible compositions, with Davis's muted trumpet leading the way. The ensemble features jazz luminaries, and the album's restrained, elegant style contrasts sharply with the frenetic energy of bebop. "Birth of the Cool" is a pivotal work in the evolution of jazz, earning a solid 4/5 for its innovation, musicality, and enduring influence.
Cool is a great word for it. Love the sounds and the mood.
Very catchy for a casual jazz listener
Accurate title.
Swinging drums, tight solos and emphasis on the horns harmony - fairly short compositions. Very jarring when the singer comes in on the last track.
Ну фоном заебок, но на постоянке такое я бы не стал гонять
Smooth
Lekker
Really nice jazz
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Prime jazz, will always be a fan of american jazz from that period.
Très bon jazz, j'ai adoré. Musicalement très riche, calme et entraînant. Parfait pour travailler par exemple.
Don’t know much about jazz but it was good to work to
I mean what can you say. Top
Cool jazz, relaxing but fun to listen to. Doesn't blow me away though.
4.2/5
Jazzy little Diddy
What a classic.
A nice chill album.
You can't give Miles Davis less than 4 stars.
I listen to jazz all of the time so had to keep reminding myself that this was the album of the day up for review and not one of my standard playlists. I have a really hard time deciding if certain jazz recordings or albums are good or not and I seem to like it all (unless it has organ or glockenspiel, haha). It’s almost like I don’t have enough knowledge or understanding to make any opinion and have never really listened critically. I have a Miles Davis record and know he’s one of the greatest trumpeters (trumpeteers?) of the genre. I did really enjoy this album. It’s cool how important the late 50’s were for jazz and what a big influence a few leaders like Miles Davis had on the progression of jazz. Four stars, more like 4 1/2, but this didn’t knock my socks off to earn a five. I’m still wearing socks.
Maybe Davis' 5th or 6th best album but still very good. In my opinion if you wanted a great example of Bop or Davis on this list you could have chosen others.
i like jazz
really dig this album even though nothing really stood out as a single of the album. 3.9/5. Listened 3x
So cool
Pretty chill! I don't much listen to music without lyrics, so but I enjoyed it for sure.
Good. Not quite as downtempo as expected. Didn't know it was a compilation album. 4.2
good shit had a pretty good day today had a rlly heavy talk w celi after gym today about her not being as good of friends with abe anymore love life love my friends
Platonic idea of jazz. Range in moods and emotions. Probably unfair, but didn't come off as experimental or revolutionary as reputation would indicate. But that's looking back nearly 70 years later. Would be good to listen again with better knowledge of the time.
Shorter songs than live. Great early album from the 50s
This was completely different to almost everything i normally listen to but I really enjoyed it. It was nice to have some instrumental music to listen to whilst studying. Although I did feel like I was studying in war time. You can tell he has an amazing talent for playing music.
Birth of the cool is right.
Not really much to say. Just some pretty *cool* jazz.
Miles Davis is a legend.
This was a great jazz album! Miles Brown imbues so much emotion in his trumpet playing, and it made this album a joy to listen to.
This was the birth of cool!
Don’t have much to say except this was just a lot of fun to listen to! Strong instrumentation and soloing!
Great in a mellow, put it on at a house party for intellectuals type of way.
It’s not Kind of Blue or Bitches Brew. But it is Miles. At least a 3.5
Classic jazz
Pretty jazzy jazz!
Now this is some cool jazz...
Nice. I like some Miles Davis and this is one of the better ones we've had
Entspannter Jazz. Nicht ganz meine Musik. Aber super als background
Oh boy I am excited for this one. Just started listening to the first song. Already love it. Great vibes!
The world is very lucky that miles Davis was born when jazz was popular because he can play the shit out of music. This is a great ensemble album with Davis leading the way with some really nice horn skills. The man was one of the best and this album is jazz worth listening to. Would definitely revisit this album when I want to hear more jazz. 8.2/10
A nice and relaxing album.
Love
Relaxing but not my type
Maybe the coolest album ever released, what else can you say? Feels like I'm in a dimly lit smoky room with a 2 drink minimum that smells like cigars and musty wood, how much cooler can you get? Of course you have Miles doing his thing but I don't often listen to the more arranged tunes with the whole horn section instead of just the 4 or 5 dudes. It's good stuff.
The album is sooo groovy. Love it!
I really liked this album, but for me the level of 5 star Miles Davis album is Kind of Blue
Jazz canónico. Un 4.
Didnt lie- it was cool 4/5
Miles Davis is always good, but this album is a bit under his best.
chill jazz, sånn man likæ
Guess i like jazz now 🤷♂️
Rating this fresh off from Kind of Blue. This is much less focused and free. There's a lot going on here, while Kind of Blue was more subdued and structured. While I liked Kind of Blue, I enjoy this album for the energy and dynamics. Though it's not the daily driver that KOB was, it is more upbeat. I think I'd have a rough time listening to this on a relaxed Sunday afternoon. I could maybe put this on for the a.m. routine for a little pep in my step. Neither are better and both very adequate.
Miles Davis' "Birth Of The Cool" is definitely cool. The kind of cool that sadly isn't "cool" anymore.
Too short!
This some how seems "jazzier" than Kind of Blue but I think I prefer the melancholy of Kind of Blue.
Birth Of The Cool is the third album from Miles Davis that I have reviewed for this list of 1001 albums, but those other two albums I had previously listened to on my own just trying to educate myself about jazz in general. I am relatively ignorant about jazz, and I had not heard of Birth Of The Cool before. I was surprised how short all of the tracks were, compared to the longer tracks on other albums from Davis. The length of the tracks didn't change my opinion of the music, I was just surprised. I did like the album, and could easily come back to this for a second listen. I was glad that "Darn That Dream" was not on the orginal album, because I did not like that song and I don't want to include that in my rating of this album.
4.5
Groovy, easy listening jazz.
A very enjoyable jazz record. Feels a little dated now because of how much later artists really pushed the genre, but I could easily see why this one has so much influence.
4/5. A unique experience being not too familiar with jazz. I wasn’t aware these songs were some of the first to change the music space to the slower more methodical method of jazz music. It’s unique for sure, but I wouldn’t play it all the time. I’m giving it the 4 for importance and it is great background music.
Skiba bedepaboo jazz
I really liked this - easy going, hummable, excellent playing It's not as adventurous as some of his later work - but that was kind of nice also haha it wasn't so challenging
Great listen overall!
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis
A nice afternoon listen in the sunshine.
Awesome album, not my favourite Miles Davis album, but still great.
I actually liked this album. I enjoyed the piano at the end. It is also only 30 minutes long. I will round up.
This is the third Miles Davis album for me in this project, and it's been interesting to listen to these milestones of his career (out of 61 albums!!!). Kind of Blue, from 1959, was considered the masterpiece of his early work, and In a Silent Way, from 1969, demonstrated the boundaries that Davis was pushing by adding electricity. (I'm still waiting for Bitches Brew.) This might have the earliest recordings we're listened to in this project, being from 1949-50. This is, as the title suggests, the introduction of Davis' cool jazz. I am very glad to have listened to this really enjoyable album. Out of context, however, I'm not sure it would have been greatly distinctive. So much that came after followed this lead, and it led to so much jazz that sounds just like this.
Sure, this is some cool jazz, and I found it all lovely. Although, it may have been a bit too cool and I think that I would do a poor job of distinguishing each track and matching it to its name. They all fell very much into the same groove for me.
This didn't quite hold the magic that Kind of Blue and In a Silent Way had for me. Solid, soothing jazz though.
Technically proficient and full of soul. You'll need to like jazz to enjoy this one.
If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis. The album is nice, but not as exciting as some of his other works. His music is always original, but this one feels more “of the time” while many of his others feel like future jazz that the rest of the world takes a while to catch up to. That being said, it’s still an incredible jazz album. I enjoyed every track and will most definitely listen to it again sometime in the future. 4/5
A really interesting Miles Davis compilation album; quite different from the albums that came later, like Kind Of Blue. Much shorter compositions on this album with a lot less solos than on Miles Davis' later work. And it makes it a really interesting timepiece, but it can't hold my attention as long as as the jazz that came later. Looking into it, the compositions are so short because the music was recorded in 1949 when everything was released on 78 rpm records with little space on it. Almost all jazz from that time consists of shorter songs and you only got real albums from 1950, so that's why. You have to see this jazz in its time, of course, a lot would change in jazz in the next 15 years. So it remains a bit of background music for me. Nevertheless: beautiful arrangements, good compositions, excellent players, good album. And the key role of these recordings in the development of post-war jazz can hardly be denied, of course.
cool
1957. Move, Venus De Milo, Boplicity
Classy
I like jazz and so I don't mind this. Miles Davis I can listen to all day. Great album and definitely not one note. Value the creativity in the music.