About West Coast jazz
West Coast jazz is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of jazz.
Among the best-known names in the style are Dave Brubeck and Stan Kenton.
From Wikipedia
West Coast jazz refers to styles of jazz that developed in the American West Coast cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco during the 1950s. West Coast jazz is often seen as a subgenre of cool jazz, which consisted of a calmer style than bebop or hard bop. The music relied relatively more on composition and arrangement than on the individually improvised playing of other jazz styles. Although this style dominated, it was not the only form of jazz heard on the American West Coast.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of West Coast jazz.
Key artists
- Dave Brubeck
- Stan Kenton
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is West Coast jazz?
West Coast jazz is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of jazz.
Who are famous West Coast jazz artists?
Dave Brubeck and Stan Kenton.