GENERAL MUSIC INDUSTRY: West Coast Cool Jazz

Cool jazz was one of the most popular jazz styles of the 1950s. Not all of the cool jazz leaders were based in California, and not all of the jazz there during the era was cool jazz; but the music made its greatest impact and reached the height of its popularity in Los Angeles. Throughout jazz history, an extroverted musician's innovations have often been followed by those of a quieter, "cooler" stylist. Some examples are Louis Armstrong whose flamboyant personality and innovations were followe...

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