The things you notice about things you've been listening to all your life. Paul Chambers died at 33, Wynton Kelly at 39, Coltrane at 40, Cannonball Adderley at 46.
I love music. I don't play, but wish I did - and I may correct that. But, I LISTEN ... A LOT. It's necessary for the enjoyment of my life and nourishment of my soul. I rarely listen to jazz, but your posts on the subject prompt me to. It's still not my favourite genre, by any stretch, but I appreciate it and can really dig into some of it.
And, these posts are good reminders that there is more out there for me to explore.
But, also, because I love music, I love reading other people writings on music (especially if it is music they love). So, I really enjoy your music posts.
Thanks Paul. Two icons who certainly influenced modern music. The Allman Brothers and the Byrds listened to both Miles and Trane. Both of those artists were able to listen to other musicians, and then recognize how they could fit into what they were working towards (an example being Miles bringing Bill Evans into his group, at a time when Bill was not well known). Giant Steps was just a quantum leap forward in what was going on in jazz when it was released (and it was recorded just a couple weeks after Kind Of Blue). A great trivia question is who was the pianist on Saxophone Colossus and Giant Steps (maybe the top two tenor albums ever recorded). It was Tommy Flanagan.
Great discography. Some new Miles Davis tracks for an old guy to find. Thought Bill Evans on Kind of Blue was superb. Don't know how often Miles Davis and Evans played together after that. Worst thing about that album: Cannonball Adderley's cluttered honking -- made more painful by comparison with Coltrane...
for miles, i would go to his stuff with gil evans, his immediate pre bitches brew work, like water babies, stuff from his much-maligned electric period when he was taking all that cocaine, like get up with it. amazingly, given the size of his ego, he always worked for a group sound and let everybody have their say.
for coltrane, i would go more for his post-love supreme work.
and then there is alice.
regardless, your choice of coltrane and davis to highlight is right on the money. that period during the 60s was stunningly fruitful for the entire jazz world. incomparable really.
Going back to the best old days of Jazz. Mellow or supercharged it penetrated the soul. Music men that spoke in black and white, made no difference in an era that was somehow difficult. They rocked the music world. Old enough to remember smoky basement events drinking gin tonics. Wish I could be there this summer.
Love this Paul. Thank you.
The things you notice about things you've been listening to all your life. Paul Chambers died at 33, Wynton Kelly at 39, Coltrane at 40, Cannonball Adderley at 46.
Great recommendations
Very interesting. I'm planning to listen to your suggestions. Thank you.
I love music. I don't play, but wish I did - and I may correct that. But, I LISTEN ... A LOT. It's necessary for the enjoyment of my life and nourishment of my soul. I rarely listen to jazz, but your posts on the subject prompt me to. It's still not my favourite genre, by any stretch, but I appreciate it and can really dig into some of it.
And, these posts are good reminders that there is more out there for me to explore.
But, also, because I love music, I love reading other people writings on music (especially if it is music they love). So, I really enjoy your music posts.
Thanks Paul. Two icons who certainly influenced modern music. The Allman Brothers and the Byrds listened to both Miles and Trane. Both of those artists were able to listen to other musicians, and then recognize how they could fit into what they were working towards (an example being Miles bringing Bill Evans into his group, at a time when Bill was not well known). Giant Steps was just a quantum leap forward in what was going on in jazz when it was released (and it was recorded just a couple weeks after Kind Of Blue). A great trivia question is who was the pianist on Saxophone Colossus and Giant Steps (maybe the top two tenor albums ever recorded). It was Tommy Flanagan.
Great discography. Some new Miles Davis tracks for an old guy to find. Thought Bill Evans on Kind of Blue was superb. Don't know how often Miles Davis and Evans played together after that. Worst thing about that album: Cannonball Adderley's cluttered honking -- made more painful by comparison with Coltrane...
Agree to disagree on Cannonball, Doc. He brings joy where the others bring solemnity.
It's an embarassment of riches for this year's festival here.
well done.
for miles, i would go to his stuff with gil evans, his immediate pre bitches brew work, like water babies, stuff from his much-maligned electric period when he was taking all that cocaine, like get up with it. amazingly, given the size of his ego, he always worked for a group sound and let everybody have their say.
for coltrane, i would go more for his post-love supreme work.
and then there is alice.
regardless, your choice of coltrane and davis to highlight is right on the money. that period during the 60s was stunningly fruitful for the entire jazz world. incomparable really.
Going back to the best old days of Jazz. Mellow or supercharged it penetrated the soul. Music men that spoke in black and white, made no difference in an era that was somehow difficult. They rocked the music world. Old enough to remember smoky basement events drinking gin tonics. Wish I could be there this summer.
Thanks! Looking forward to the Jazzfest concerts and giving my old vinyl “Crescent” a spin.