Miles Davis & John Coltrane - Clawing at the Limits of Cool Experience the epic collaboration between two jazz legends, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, in this groundbreaking book that chronicles their musical interaction and historical context.

Learn how their partnership influenced each other's careers and had a profound impact on culture since then.

Discover the drama of their collaboration, from their initial historic partnership to their breakup and last leg together, when they forever changed the landscape of jazz.

This book examines the implications of their collaboration for jazz and African American culture, drawing parallels to the changing standards of African American identity with their public personas and private difficulties.

With vastly different personal and musical styles, Davis and Coltrane could not have been more different, exemplifying the tough, closemouthed cool of the fifties and the transition from unfocused junkie to religious pilgrim, respectively.

Their years together mark a watershed moment in jazz history, and this book draws on both cultural history and precise musical detail to illuminate their collaboration.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the lives of two jazz giants and the impact they had on each other and the world.