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Birth Of The Cool
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Original Scores Drums, Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet - Difficulty: medium
SKU: HL.672452
Scores from the Original Parts. By Miles Davis. Hal Leonard Transcribed Scores. Jazz. Full score (multiple copies needed for performance). With full score notation and introductory text. 168 pages. Hal Leonard #672452. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672452).ISBN 9780634006821. UPC: 073999724523. 9x12 inches.
In preparation for over two years, this landmark publication presents the music of the Miles Davis Nonet in concert score format, restored from as many of the original composer/arrangers' autograph parts as still exist. Includes an extensive introduction, notes on the restoration process, bios of the composers and arrangers, and note-for-note transcriptions of these classic jazz tunes.
- Birth of the Cool Theme
- Boplicity (Be Bop Lives)
- Budo
- Deception
- Godchild
- Israel
- Jeru
- Joost At The Roost
- Moon Dreams
- Move
- Rock Salt a/k/a Rocker
- ROUGE
- Venus De Milo
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 6 Reviews
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Emily R.
December 16, 2025
A Joy for Miles Davis Fans
Absolutely thrilled to dive into these "Birth Of The Cool" scores! As an adult learner, the intermediate difficulty is a rewarding challenge. It’s incredibly satisfying to study the actual parts for Miles Davis's legendary nonet and truly get a feel for how these classic jazz tunes were constructed. Perfect for a dedicated weekend player wanting to connect with the music.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Great for Study, Less for Gigs
As a working musician, this "Birth Of The Cool" full score is fantastic for in-depth study of the original Miles Davis arrangements. However, with 168 pages and full notation rather than a lead sheet with chord symbols, it's not practical for quick gig reference. Plan on deep dives with this, not impromptu requests. Page turns could also be an issue.
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Sarah M.
December 14, 2025
Excellent for Advanced Jazz Students
This "Birth Of The Cool" full score is superb for intermediate to advanced jazz students. The excellent engraving quality ensures clarity, making it ideal for teaching complex rhythms and ensemble reading. Analyzing Miles Davis's original nonet parts offers invaluable insight into jazz composition and orchestration, preparing students for genuine collaborative playing experiences.
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Marcus J.
December 14, 2025
Unparalleled Insight into Jazz Nonet Voicings
This meticulously restored full score of "Birth Of The Cool" is a treasure. For a collaborative pianist or arranger, understanding the original piano texture within Miles Davis's nonet—its rhythmic interplay and sophisticated voicings—is invaluable. It’s a masterclass in jazz ensemble writing, offering deep insight into how each instrument contributes to the iconic sound.
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Sem G.
July 11, 2012
Birth Of The Cool
Fantastic to read the sheet music of this ground-breaking Miles Davis/Mulligan session. The score includes the parts of each instrument, therefore the album is not meant for solo pianists. But anyone who wants to really enjoy the Birth Of The Cool pieces, or wants to get better acquainted with them, can do no better than buy this album.
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Tough C.
October 28, 2011
Buy this!
This was better than I had expected it could ever be. Beautifully typeset, it has all the parts on individual staves, and the original solos from the recording in cue-note sized notes. As if that wasn't enough, Joost at the Roost is also included, which was not issued on disc.
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