Toots Thielemans' style is most associated with which jazz genre?
Bebop
Cool Jazz
Hard Bop
Free Jazz
Answer
Cool Jazz is the genre most closely associated with Toots Thielemans' style. This genre emerged in the 1940s and 1950s as a reaction to the intensity and complexity of bebop. Cool Jazz is characterized by a more relaxed and melodic approach, with a focus on improvisation and a subdued emotional expression. Thielemans' playing embodied these qualities, with his signature harmonica and guitar work showcasing his melodicism and improvisational skills.
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