“So What,” by Miles Davis, is featured on his 1959 album Kind of Blue. The piece is an example of modal jazz, built around two simple modes: D Dorian and E♭ Dorian. The title reflects the minimalism with a two-note bass riff introducing the main theme. The melody and solos allow each musician—Miles Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Cannonball Adderley (alto sax), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums)—to explore the modes.
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