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In the 1940s, the younger generation of jazz musicians strove to counter the popularization of swing with non-danceable music that demanded listening. They explored advanced harmonies, complex syncopation, altered chords, and chord substitutions. Bebop differed drastically from the straightforward compositions of the swing era, and was instead characterized by fast tempos, asymmetrical phrasing, intricate melodies, and rhythm sections that expanded on their role. bebop music highlighted improvisation. harmonic substitutions for more basic chords became commonplace. The classic bebop combo consisted of saxophone, trumpet, bass, drums, and piano.

Some of the influential bebop artists included tenor sax players John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins; alto sax player Charlie Parker; trumpeters Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie; pianists Bill Evans and Thelonious Monk; and guitarist Wes Montgomery.