For what reasons is he considered so influential?
Singlehandedly codified at least 3 styles of post bop jazz
Describe his playing/musical style
No vibrato Harmon mute Attempted to replicate the human voice Lots of silence Limited use of range
In what styles did he perform?
Bebop, Hard Bop, Cool Jazz, Fusion, Modal Jazz
Who were some of his significant collaborators?
Blakey, Rollins, Adderly, Coltrane, Shorter, Evans