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The Leader of "Cool Jazz"

Known for being a bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and artist, Miles Davis really could do it all. His Birth of the Cool session for Capitol Records led to the development of the cool jazz genre, which he pioneered. Davis's Kind of Blue album is one of the most popular jazz records of all time.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.