Kind of Blue The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece |
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| Author:
| Kahn, Ashley |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4379-5113-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1959, Miles Davis assembled his famed sextet -- John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, & Jimmy Cobb -- & in only two impromptu sessions created a masterpiece. Here is an unprecedented opportunity to witness the creation of ¿Kind of Blue,¿ an album beloved by jazz musicians, enthusiasts, & newcomers alike. Traces Miles¿s progress from bop to modal jazz, & follows the album from its release to its transformation into a cultural touchstone. With...
More DescriptionIn 1959, Miles Davis assembled his famed sextet -- John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, & Jimmy Cobb -- & in only two impromptu sessions created a masterpiece. Here is an unprecedented opportunity to witness the creation of ¿Kind of Blue,¿ an album beloved by jazz musicians, enthusiasts, & newcomers alike. Traces Miles¿s progress from bop to modal jazz, & follows the album from its release to its transformation into a cultural touchstone. With transcriptions of the unedited session tapes; freshly discovered Columbia files; in-depth interviews with musicians, producers, & critics; & over 100 never-before-seen photos, this book documents an invaluable piece of musical history.