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Cool Jazz Events This Month in San Francisco
12 cool jazz events in San Francisco this month (4-31 Oct): Euge Groove at Yoshi's (Mon 5 Oct), Glen Pearson (Thu 8 Oct) + 10 more dates. Updated daily.
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An organic sound.
energy
35
danceability
25
valence
60
grit
15
organicness
100
commerciality
45
tempo
40
vocality
15
About Cool Jazz
Emerging in the late 1940s as a deliberate reaction to the frenetic complexity of bebop, cool jazz emphasizes understated lyricism, relaxed tempos, and a cerebral approach to improvisation. This genre often features unconventional instrumentation, such as French horns, tubas, and flutes, alongside traditional rhythm sections, resulting in a light and airy timbre. Primarily associated with the West Coast movement and key figures like Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck, it prioritizes melodic clarity and formal arrangement over aggressive virtuosity. The mood is typically detached, sophisticated, and tranquil, serving as a pivotal bridge between the bebop era and the subsequent development of modal jazz and third stream styles.
Also known as: West Coast Jazz
Parent genre:Jazz
Cool Jazz events in San Francisco this month - FAQ
What Cool Jazz events are in San Francisco this month?+
Mood lists 12 cool jazz events in San Francisco this month (4-31 Oct): Euge Groove at Yoshi's (Mon 5 Oct), Glen Pearson (Thu 8 Oct) + 10 more dates. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Cool Jazz in San Francisco this month?+
Emerging in the late 1940s as a deliberate reaction to the frenetic complexity of bebop, cool jazz emphasizes understated lyricism, relaxed tempos, and a cerebral approach to improvisation. Find every Cool Jazz venue and event in San Francisco this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Cool Jazz music?+
Emerging in the late 1940s as a deliberate reaction to the frenetic complexity of bebop, cool jazz emphasizes understated lyricism, relaxed tempos, and a cerebral approach to improvisation. This genre often features unconventional instrumentation, such as French horns, tubas, and flutes, alongside traditional rhythm sections, resulting in a light and airy timbre. Primarily associated with the West Coast movement and key figures like Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck, it prioritizes melodic clarity an…
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