Which Miles Davis album is considered a cornerstone of modal jazz?
Kind of Blue
"Kind of Blue," released in 1959, is often cited as the best-selling jazz album of all time. Miles Davis explores modal jazz on this album, moving away from traditional chord progressions to focus on improvisation based on modes or scales. This album not only revolutionized jazz music but also had a profound impact on other musical genres, including rock, classical music, and hip-hop. The recording sessions brought together legends such as John Coltrane and Bill Evans, and the tracks recorded have become jazz standards.
