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In 1959, jazz music underwent a revolutionary transformation, breaking free from the constraints of bebop and embracing new forms that gave soloists unprecedented creative freedom. This pivotal year saw the release of four groundbreaking albums - Miles Davis's Kind of Blue, Dave Brubeck's Time Out, Charles Mingus's Mingus Ah Um, and Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come - that not only reflected the changing times but also opened up new possibilities for the genre. Through rarely seen archival footage and interviews with iconic figures like Lou Reed, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman, and Herbie Hancock, this documentary explores the impact of these albums and how they continue to shape jazz music to this day.
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