The Adventure: 1956-1960

Critics who had believed that Charlie Parker was "too much" musically, could not have welcomed the arrival of Ornette Coleman. Coleman and John Coltrane would edge jazz toward even more freedom, eventually dropping all traditional structures. While these artists alienated many listeners, Miles Davis would record the most popular jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue.

Writing:
  • Geoffrey C. Ward

Stars:
Release Date: 2001-01-09
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 8.0/10
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 120

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