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The Birth of Cool Jazz
The birth of cool jazz was a fusion of Western classical and jazz, initially seen as cold and uninspiring by jazz musicians and the public for its written-down style instead of being improvised. Dizzy Gillespie criticized it for lacking the energy to make the audience sweat. However, over time, it gained recognition and appreciation, eventually becoming known as cool jazz, representing a distinct branch of the genre with a smoother and cooler vibe.
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