Prayer is taken from Gil Evans and Miles Davis interpretation of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Miles’ playing is straightforward and simple; the addition of Evan’s full orchestration provides an emotional depth that is rarely heard. Miles begins with a simple introduction that relies upon a typical call and response technique that is so often used within a gospel choir. Once the choir is in full voice, Miles begins to witness. As Miles continues, you can almost envision a parishioner beginning to pray. While Miles’ playing is simple, it is rich enough to reveal a parishioner steadyin… read more
Prayer is taken from Gil Evans and Miles Davis interpretation of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Miles’ playing is straightforward and simple; the additi… read more
Prayer is taken from Gil Evans and Miles Davis interpretation of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Miles’ playing is straightforward and simple; the addition of Evan’s full orchestration provi… 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