So dubbed because these three sessions -- two from early 1949, one from March 1950 -- are where the sound known as cool jazz essentially formed, Birth of the Cool remains one of the defining, pivotal moments in jazz. This is where the elasticity of bop was married with skillful, big-band arrangements and a relaxed, subdued mood that made it all seem easy, even at its most intricate. Including 12 bonus tracks.

• 1. Jeru 3:14
• 2. Move 2:36
• 3. Godchild 3:11
• 4. Budo [Hallucinations] 2:35
• 5. Venus De Milo 3:13
• 6. Rouge 3:16
• 7. Boplicity 3:03
• 8. Israel 2:19
• 9. Deception 2:49
• 10. Rocker 3:07
• 11. Moondreams 3:22
• 12. Darn That Dream 3:26
• 13. Theme 0:24 (Bonus Track)
• 14. Move 3:47 (Bonus Track)
• 15. Why Do I Love You? 3:46 (Bonus Track)
• 16. Godchild 5:54 (Bonus Track)
• 17. S'il Vous Plait 4:27 (Bonus Track)
• 18. Moondreams 3:11 (Bonus Track)
• 19. Budo (Hallucinations) 3:27 (Bonus Track)
• 20. Move 4:51 (Bonus Track)
• 21. Darn That Dream 4:27 (Bonus Track)
• 22. Moondreams 3:51 (Bonus Track)
• 23. Budo (Hallucinations) 4:21 (Bonus Track)