This remarkable quintet is often overlooked in the appreciation of Miles Davis’ music, sandwiched as it is between the ‘first great quintet’ (with John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones) and the ‘second great quintet’ (with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams). Following the overwhelming success of “Kind of Blue”, Miles Davis seemed reluctant to record and even more reluctant to either write new material himself or commission it from sidemen. The only exception in this period is two numbers written by British pianist Victor Feldman (with a… read more
This remarkable quintet is often overlooked in the appreciation of Miles Davis’ music, sandwiched as it is between the ‘first great quintet’ (with Jo… read more
This remarkable quintet is often overlooked in the appreciation of Miles Davis’ music, sandwiched as it is between the ‘first great quintet’ (with John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Paul Chamber… read more
Miles Davis (Miles Dewey Davis III, Alton, Illinois, May 26, 1926 – Santa Monica, California, September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Many well-known musicians rose to prominence as members of Davis' ensembles, including saxophonists Gerry Mulligan, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, George Coleman, Wa…read more
Miles Davis (Miles Dewey Davis III, Alton, Illinois, May 26, 1926 – Santa Monica, California, September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer. Widely considered one o… read more
Miles Davis (Miles Dewey Davis III, Alton, Illinois, May 26, 1926 – Santa Monica, California, September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th c… read more