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Kind of Blue: the Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece Pdf, Epub, Ebook KIND OF BLUE: THE MAKING OF THE MILES DAVIS MASTERPIECE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Ashley Kahn | 240 pages | 03 Jul 2007 | The Perseus Books Group | 9780306815584 | English | Cambridge, MA, United States Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece PDF Book At first I balked, but hey, I'm older now and it is time to expand my horizons. Hachette Books. A wave of jazz musicians were striving not just to be listened to attentively, but to receive the respect and rewards appropriate to the highest forms of artistic expression. I have read this book twice. Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece is Ashley Kahn's chronicle of the recording sessions of that great jazz album made possible when Sony opened the Columbia archives to him in Author Kahn traces the steps of Davis' early career, focusing on the man, the musician, and the jazz artists who were his contemporaries, including the six men who joined him in creation of the album "Kind of Blue. A very insightful, well-researched, and well-written account of this landmark record by Miles. Aug 01, CyLarge rated it it was amazing Shelves: jazz , afreeqa-black-hard-nonfiction. Blue: The Murder Of Jazz. In Davis's view, remaining static stylistically was the wrong option. Retrieved September 20, Classic album. Jul 27, Thomas rated it really liked it. I guess what would be called smooth jazz mostly. Skip to content. The reader will hear of takes that Miles didn't think were good enough and his instructions to his band members to make the performance better. With transcriptions of the unedited session tapes; in-depth interviews with musicians; freshly discovered Columbia Records files; never-before-seen photographs; and a foreword by the last surviving member of the band, drummer Jimmy Cobb, Kind of Blue is a vital piece of music history—and will be essential for fans and scholars for years to come. Not quite peasant, but not of nobility, she had long The writing is both fantastic and perfectly structured, delving into Miles, the early years and the years that came before the record, as well as the recording of the album itself. According to Acclaimed Music , Kind of Blue is the 49th most ranked record on critics' all-time lists. Miles opens his autobiography with his earliest memory: concentrating on a steady, blue gas flame and experiencing fear for the first time. Retrieved on August 11, But their lasting impact would not be accurately gauged until after , when the sides were collected and released as a single LP dubbed The Birth of the Cool. He forged the shield of a tough, outer persona to pursue the extremely public and financially insecure profession of a musician. He felt that that was a way of improvising: to get out of what seems to be a terrible situation was a challenge. All in all, an excellent examination of an album, an age in jazz and a work of art that continues to grow in influence. Views Read Edit View history. Kind of Blue is consistently ranked among the greatest albums of all time. Blue Train Coltrane Time. As was Davis's penchant, he called for almost no rehearsal and the musicians had little idea what they were to record. I thought the chapter on the long lasting influence of Kind of Blue was also well done. Late in his life, from the electric period on, Davis repeatedly disregarded his earlier work, such as the music of Birth of the Cool or Kind of Blue. This a really nice background information for the Kind of Blue Album and how Miles Davis formed the band that recorded the music. Since its release on August 17, , [34] Kind of Blue has been regarded by critics as Davis's greatest work. Like all truly good criticism, Kahn's study leaves you with an enhanced underst In a perfect world, every album I love would receive the sort of treatment that Ashley Kahn gives to Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. The album's influence has reached beyond jazz, as musicians of such genres as rock and classical have been influenced by it, while critics have written about it as one of the most influential albums of all time. John Coltrane: His Life and Music. Early photos reveal a well-attired, smartly posed Miles, serious and a little self- conscious but confident. Highly recommended. Even Miles Davis kicked the habit before getting serious and recording jazz masterpieces. More filters. Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece Writer He liked the work and he liked the pay. When jazz musicians are mentioned, you think marijuana was the drug of choice. High Fidelity News and Record Review. Once a thriving body of innovative and fluid music, jazz is now the victim of I took my time reading it as I would often need to stop and listen to a particular piece of music before continuing. Retrieved February 22, Truly recommended. The subject matter is a must read for jazz fans. The core of the book, however, is an exhausting description of the recording process, along with transcripts of all the in-studio conversation heard on the master tapes. Oct 26, Tosh rated it really liked it. But even before moving to New York in , he was acutely aware of the mentality of the new breed of jazz musicians and Miles's stature within that pack: There was something about the times then where it was so unhip to be accepted. The feeling evoked in him was not flight, but "almost like an invitation, a challenge to go forward into something I knew nothing about. Leading one loose-knit group through a dozen recordings, Miles had effectively introduced the first major movement in jazz since the bebop revolution. Retrieved August 4, In Sugarland, Detective Taylor Kayne is always ready with quick wit and a quicker smile. In truth, I wouldn't know modal jazz from a nodal biopsy. It looked for a while as if Michael Collins would spend his life breaking concrete Apr 02, Ron rated it it was amazing. I slunk into a cool slouch. Also the descriptions of Columbia's historic studio. Guinness Book of Top Albums 1 ed. Early Charlie Parker records were like this. John Coltrane. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. This is one of many books I would never let anyone borrow. Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on September 22, Shelves: music. This cute composition book cover is decorated with the snarky quote Get Shit Done and Russell would eventually influence Davis's musical approach through a theory of musical scales and modes he would title the Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization when it was published in book form in Retrieved on August 11, Retrieved March 23, Error rating book. John Coltrane: His Life and Music. As with all bebop-based jazz, Davis's groups improvised on the chord changes of a given song. Not quite peasant, but not of nobility, she had long From the day a 14 year lad starts in the pit working along side his father and peers, being frightened, excited and earning but pennies. Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece Reviews A very insightful, well-researched, and well-written account of this landmark record by Miles. Skip to content. Namespaces Article Talk. But with Kind of Blue [the sextet] all sound like they're fully into it. I have listened to the CD about twenty times now. Da Capo Press. If you haven't heard the album buy the book and the album and enjoy them both simultaneously - there's much to learn about this period in american recorded music and of Jazz in particular. At any rate, it's a book that can be read quickly, it's not too long, but really living with the music was such a satisfying and delightful experience. It's over What is happening to me? According to Acclaimed Music , Kind of Blue is the 49th most ranked record on critics' all-time lists. Pitchfork Media. Porgy and Bess Blue Scars. I guess what would be called smooth jazz mostly. Sometimes the music was a song that was a precursor to the recording such as "Peace Piece" by Bill Evans. Also the descriptions of Columbia's historic studio. Fifty years after its release, Kind of Blue continues to transport listeners to a realm all its own while inspiring musicians to create to new sounds—from acoustic jazz to post-modern ambient—in every genre imaginable. Most noticeable is his tone. The transcripts of the studio banter much of which can be found on expanded editions of the album are gold, as are the quotes from those who were around the recording sessions. A fulfilling narrative walk-through of the complete 'Kind of Blue' recordings. Its vapory piano introduction is universally recognized". The Fifty-Fifth Street project saw Davis taking on a leader's chores: making the calls, arranging rehearsals, landing the gigs, even dealing with the scorn he received from fellow black jazzmen for hiring Lee Konitz and other white musicians. Congress and the 'Kind of Blue' Blues. Mar 19, James rated it liked it Recommends it for: jazz music fan. Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Lewis had been a neighbor of Davis's. US: Hal Leonard. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Kind of Blue has been regarded by many critics as the greatest jazz record, Davis's masterpiece, and one of the best albums of all time.
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