James Kaplan, author of "Three Shades of Blue", dives into the lives of jazz legends Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans, the creative force behind the iconic album 'Kind of Blue'. He unpacks their personal struggles and artistic journeys, exploring how their collaboration redefined jazz. Kaplan also sheds light on the era of bebop, the rise of cool jazz, and how addiction shaped the legacies of these music giants. This insightful conversation reveals the profound impact these musicians had on the evolution of jazz music.