This influential pianist, one of the creators of the Cool jazz, explored modal jazz with Miles Davis and John Coltrane before forming his own trio.
- Jimmy Smith
- McCoy Tyner
- Herbie Hancock
- Bill Evans
Answer
The correct answer is D) Bill Evans.
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