Some of the notable artists that contributed to the birth of cool jazz are:
After world war II a new style of jazz began to emerge that featured a more relaxed feel and tempo as well as more formal arrangements and even began to incorporate elements of classical music. The role of the improviser began to evolve and incorporate more tonal textures and color that contribute to the more relaxed mood of cool jazz. This was a departure from the Bebop era that was very focused on improvising and virtuosity. It could be said that the intensity of the war was reflected in its music (bebop) and the development of cool Jazz was simply an evolution or thirst for a more relaxed sound. Some of the notable artists that contributed to the birth of cool jazz are: