Miles Davis Interview with Bill Boggs
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 - September 28, 1991), better known as Miles Davis was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century,[1] Miles Davis was, together with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, Third stream, post-bop and jazz fusion.
In 2006, Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,[2] which recognized him as "one of the key figures in the history of jazz".[2] In 2008, his 1959 album Kind of Blue received its fourth platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of at least four million copies in the United States.[3] On December 15, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a symbolic resolution recognizing and commemorating the album Kind of Blue on its 50th anniversary, "honoring the masterpiece and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure" - WIkipedia
Jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist, Joey DeFrancesco, and bassist Christian McBride played with Miles when they were just starting out, and both went on to have stellar careers of their own.
David Anthony "Tony" Roberts (born October 22, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in several Woody Allen movies, most notably Annie Hall, usually cast as Allen's best friend. - Wikipedia
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Your entire life's work:
Miles Davis: "PLAY IT IN E-FLAT..."
If he learned it off the recordings rather than a fake book, he would’ve played it in Eb rather than C. The vast majority of jazz musicians play Green Dolphin St in Eb.
@@intrepidpoochwhich cat you talkin about?
Eb is a much more complimentary key for horns.
I met Miles about three months before this interview and I was stunned when he said he'd been watching me on TV for years and actually said, "I always wanted you to interview me." I invited him to the show I was doing at the time. So what actually happened here was he came all the way from NYC to Phila at his own expense. I would have preferred no other busts on show but could not overrule management. I spent time with him after the interview and he was very happy about it.
What date was this recorded on? Incredible band!!!!!
It's a shame you didn't let him go into his answers a little more.
@@oldgit4260 What answers? He mostly mumbled incoherently. Pretty awkward guy to interview.
@@_P_M_ I bet you clap on 1 and 3.
@@datmeme8967 I bet you don't know shit.
Miles actually shows more patience with this interviewer than he was given credit for
He did a good job, would like to see you try to do it. Miles seemed to have an OK time, found a great keyboard player too. The interviewer also produced this show. He made this show happen, so give him some respect and credit please.
@@adrianamatlack532 Calm down.. That wasn't an insult!!
@@adrianamatlack532 He didn't disrespect the interviewer at all. Why are you so triggered?
Miles was the truth. He wanted honesty in music and unlike what most people would have done, he told those kids what they needed to hear, not what they wanted to hear.
“He knew how he sound” truth
I love it at 25:20 when Miles tells the kid he needs to practice. He doesn't sugarcoat it or give the kid encouragement. Just lays out the truth: You need to practice.
Yeah he’s right but it’s just pretty fucking cold to not even compliment him when he’s a kid who just played on tv in front of miles Davis
@@hakeemahmadjamal7403 man he said "he knows where he did wrong" and its true, we all could hear it....... go practice!
He doesn't even need to practice he needs to play with some enthusiasm
@@hakeemahmadjamal7403 you’re pretty lame. You think Miles accomplished what he did by compliments? Real jazz artists are not a bunch of pussies. They learn from mistakes and build thick skin.
Education leaders should embrace it
"What's your organ player's name?" 😂 He knew how to spot talent.
Miles ended up recruiting that kid for his band
That's Joey DeFrancesco
Christian McBride on bass to boot. A lot of young talent for some regional talk show.
@@OliverDuarte88 R.I. P.
This was the day Miles discovered one of the greatest musical talents besides himself....and spotted him right out the gate, ar the young age of 17...the rest is history!
RIP Joey D!!!
Indeed! Joey D
My dad built a Hammond B3 chopdown for his mentor. I wish my dad would’ve had his business in order outside of being a studio musician, owning music school, fixed repaired piano organs, played for Hawkins, Darrell Coley, Andrae Crouch and Al Green just to name a few. He loved Jimmy Smith. When he and then Ms Lola passed away, Joey D ended up with the organ. I reached out and he actually said he still had the organ with the plaque dedicating it to Jimmy. Joey D was so kind.
As a musician myself, I can say that I would love for someone to give me honest criticism about my playing. For people who are serious about music you will treat such criticism as a blessing, especially coming from a legend such as Miles. I still feel for the kid because he was young and inexperienced, but Miles was being helpful, and you can't be helpful if you smile and say 'it was great!' all the time. You will never fix anything or strive to be better because you are already being told you are great.
1:56 tries to handshake, no success
1:57 tries a half hug
1:58 pushed back
He didn't like white people
We caught that too, wasn’t surprised. Miles just didn’t “play that.” Wether he was anti-white or not is open to debate. Miles didn’t get close to many, played his cards close to his chest. 🎧
@@vintagevinylvets1187 umm its NOT a debate just watch his interviews he said it himself..
@@ipittythefool79 read his autobiography and he doesn’t really hate white people.
@@ipittythefool79in his own words he asserted that he didn't like them SOMETIMES so you're right it isn't a debate and if it was you'd be wrong.
Man, I just watched the first three minutes of this and I'm surprised Miles didn't walk out of this.
Hahaha same
Haha, from the get-go--dude tried to hug him, and Miles be like, "Get off me."
I watched the first 8 minutes and don't know what you are talking about, man. The Boggs man seems cheesy, but he is comfortable to joke with a "serious" musician and clearly appreciates what Miles has done and does. Miles is quiet about the remark on his clothes but as soon as he asks the guy "What did you say about Sketches of Spain" you feel Miles has been listening and decides, yes, this guy has really listened to me play, not just bullshitting.
I hear ya, I think that Miles didnt walk away because he understood the good faith and limits of the interviewer
Miles was a tough interview.
Watching and listening to Miles I am again reminded of his pure genius. That's why Miles recognized the pure genius of Prince.
Every time Miles goes to say something personal and interesting, the interviewer just cuts him off and asks him another question! I love Miles so much though, my favourite musician ever!
"If somebody told me I only had one hour to live, I'd spend it choking a White man." -- Miles Davis ...... Are you enough of a fan to have let him work you over for an hour?
I’m sure he’s pick an appropriate white Dude to choke! Lol.
I have a ton of records, Im a huge music nerd, but nothing compares to a Miles Davis record. You can play them a million times and they don't get old. Still my most played albums
Miles may seem harsh, but truly in music that harshness will either inspire you or whip you. That's probably how Miles learned and look where It got him.
"practice, he knows how he sounds" was what I took away from this. That and the reassurance of finding the right spot on the bandstand to play. Thank you for posting this vid.
This is how Miles met Joey DeFrancesco and took him in his band
I'm not your friend, so don't try to hug me: 1:57
i'm not a rapper. so quit rappin' at me!
@Doug Green yes he huged a lot of poeple.like dizzy, marcus miller and a lot of his musicians
@@rinahall 34:00 He got a hug.
That is a legendary band! Can’t believe John Swana was just brushed off like that lol. Now he’s a Philly legend. The foreshadowing in his question was great.
Christian and Joey.....awesome and Maurice....I adore Miles, beyond words. He was so patient with this interviewer who was clearly unable to ascend to the proper heights to create a substantial interview environment for a mind of Miles' caliber. I enjoyed how they brought in the aspiring youth. Miles is and will forever be The Man
"He needs to practice. He knows how he sounds" You know he was impressed by the kid. That's why he respected that kid enough to remind him, KEEP PRACTICING. Maybe Miles knew if he praised the kid, the kids head would swell and then he would think he didn't have to practice anymore because "Miles said I could play"
That kid was playing flat. He sounded like a very talented player, but his notes were not on key. I would guess he got very good soon enough. You can hear he has something, but he is off key in this show and something like that does not fly with Miles.
@@adrianamatlack532 He was a no BS kind of guy. Back in the day this was known as being a man. NOw a days, it's known as being a toxic male. Take me back, please lol
@@adrianamatlack532 But yewah, again to me, hearing this again, not being fluent in jazz or trumpet really, he sounds awesome.
BUt as a metal musician I can damn sure tell you half the musicians that impress aren't playing for shit. So I get it.
@@adrianamatlack532 Miles is actually saying "you should have played it in E Flat" IDK what the others were playing in. Again, Im a metal guy. lol I play what I think sounds good and that's as deep as my music training goes. I always wanted to learn theory but just never did sadly
"He needs to practice. He knows how he sounds"
That was soooo funny. One of those "Miles Davis" comments for sure.
And afterward Bill tried to protect the other kids from any criticism.("Ask your question and go, kid.")
@Allen Albright D is higher than Eb now is it? :O
@Allen Albright Yeah, I don't get it either, I checked the video again and it does seem like he says Eb, but I can't imagine he's telling the kid to play the song nearly a full octave lower; that would just be a rude joke on his part, which I can't imagine him doing tbh.
@Allen Albright Maybe he's suggesting a different key but not because he was having trouble hitting the high notes. As a matter of fact, the notes he mainly messed up weren't the high ones, so perhaps it has to do with something else other than how high the notes are that would make the song easier to play for the kid. I know absolutely nothing about what makes it hard to play notes on the trumpet so, yeah, probably something to do with that...
i frankly hate those people who have negative thoughts about miles davis. we as fans, me must love just his music not at all his manners. indeed,nobody is perfect so we should learn to deal with miles' habits as long as we remain his fans.All these criticisms( turning his back on audience, no friendly or arrogant....etc) to me don't really make sense.One love!!!!
Exactly. All I really need to know about Miles Davis is what his music does to me; how it makes me feel. There are some film actors (for example) who I wouldn't care to meet for a second, but LOVE their acting abilities and respect their talent. I do not want to know anything about their personal lives. I only know that their acting talent is SUPERB and I can appreciate it.
On Miles turning his back to the audience, we don't know if it's the only way he can cope in from of a crowd or maybe he knows he PLAYS BETTER that way. One thing is for sure...it's not that he's being disrespectful to the audience b/c just like any true artist, sharing their art and talent is what they live for.
What it is, is that people don't understand him...not the average person with average mannerisms....he was unique, which people interpreted as rude arrogant or disrespectful....he never liked before put in a box....
all musical geniuses were fuked up!
… quite a gentleman to me!!!!
Absolutely love this man. Wish he was still around.
Watching Boggs do this interview reminds me of when you see some guy with a new Lamborghini trying to show off who ends up skidding into the median.
If you’re truly familiar with Miles interviews, I think you’d agree that this is one of the better/ more comfortable ones! There are so many that are incredibly awkward. I thought Boggs did a nice job.
Miles met me in a restaurant in L.A. and told me he had been watching me for years and said, "I aways wanted you to interview me>" (Wow! my response)
One thing led to another and he came from NYC to Phila to do that show live. Thank you..and please check out orderspike.com
wow, some good Philly jazz history here - teenagers Christian McBride on bass and Joey DeFrancesco on keys -- Joey would end up playing with Miles soon afterwards so I guess this is where Miles first ran into Joey?
+Carl Christensen Yes, I noticed the same thing. Miles even asked for the organ player's name while Bill Boggs was talking with the last trumpet player at around 32:30 ... obviously Joey's playing caught Miles' attention. :0)
+Carl Christensen Also John Swana, the last trumpeter!
loved that, and "Tony" Roberts instead pushes back Joey into his corner
Carl Christensen Joey plays trumpet too
But Boggs called Joey's name wrong. DeFranco...maybe a stage name early on? or a mistake...
the last kid is actually super awesome now on EVI, look up "John Swana plays Rhythm Changes"
the coolest and coldest man to ever live.
Boggs isn't interested in the answers, he just wants to ask questions that make him look knowledgable. Every time Miles starts to give him something, he shuts him down and asks another question.
Boggs is a Great Guy
I feel that my appreciation for Davis really grew knowing third hand what a few actors, athletes, and relatives of actors thought of him from the outset. Great reporting.
Miles and Eddie Kendrick of the Temptations never took no BS and would tell it like it is.....2 great legends.
I laughed my ass off the whole interview. This interviewer's vibe totally clashes with Miles's. What a trainwreck LMAO
Kids turned out as much better-equipped adults when constructive criticism wasn't frowned upon. It's character-building. You either take it and work your ass off to do better, or you cop out and do something else. Life isn't always pleasant and kids need to learn adversity. Miles would have faced plenty. He was asked his opinion and he gave it. He didn't owe participation trophies to anyone.
I'm a guitarist and gave Pat Martino one of my self-made CD's over 20 years ago. I saw him again a couple of months later and asked him what he thought. Pat stated: "It's interesting." I thanked him and when home and started practicing my ass off. LOL
Miles would have received serious pushback from people today for insinuating that the first kid on trumpet sucked....which he kind of did.
Wonder how Clifford or Lee or Freddie sounded at 12-13, ...probably fierce...I knew a bunch of musicians at 13-14 that were already pro sounding at jazz , which is not easy.
Musicians who are actually great know the countless hours pain and suffering that goes into being a flawless and immaculate player. Miles knows. If these kids want greatness and to have their names mentioned with the likes of miles Davis they can listen to him or they could ignore him and be weekend warriors.
WOW. Joey DeFrancesco's first tv appearance and Miles wants to know his name!
Never thought I'd find this...
John Swana the chops of the future. This guy did something that none of the others did, he swung, this guy is the “ great white hope of jazz “ I look forward to hearing more of this kid he is just wat we need after losing Miles
Alastair
john swana is a beast!
I dig how Miles just , kind of brushed that corn ball off, this weirdo trying to hug the king of cool. Miles was like " nah bruh"
Marcus Gibbs : fuck off dimwit...Boggs is an excellent interviewer...and what are you???...a no-one with bullshit ideas.
+Ariel Cohen and u are?
I agree that a lot of kids need encouragement. But each kid responds to different things. The jazz violinist in my band says when he was a kid, his father would come home from work and hear him practicing and say, "Still sawing away, eh?" That blatant discouragement was clearly wrong, but it motivated him into becoming a great musician.
I was playing at the Downtowner Motor Inn in Pottstown, PA and watched this show live one morning! I have been looking for this on UA-cam for years but never found it until today! Thank you for posting this!
Miles is and Miles was Miles. Before anyone judges him, you either had to know him or to have read "Miles: The Autobiography": By Miles Davis with Quincy Troupe. Still listen to him with Charlie Parker onwards. Davis was an intelligent, talented soul. Also read Miles Beyond by Paul Tingen. Davis was classy and grown up jeb31415, he just lived by his own chosen standards, which men today ought to be doing instead of relying on Hollywood and the NFL dictating to them how men "ought" to act. So people say sometimes he'd turn his back to them while he was playing, he had his reasons which I can understand; we can't all be alike; read his autobiography.
Yep! Agreed....
Yeah, I saw him 2 consecutive nights, it was his last visit to the UK sadly - he wasn't turning his back but smiling and engaging with the audience, you could feel the warmth of the man and the band played their asses off! Great memory of miles for all who were there (Manchester Apollo)
Thanks Nigel. In the late summer of '88, my gal and pals in the U.S.A.F. went to see him in the Wash. D.C. area. Miles didn't show up and we all returned home disappointed, but still neither I or my friends said anything negative about Davis. We all loved him and knew he wasn't in very good health.
Thank's Miles, you like my other favorites:Bird, Diz, Fats N., Roy Eldridge, Erroll Garner, Bud Powell, Red Rodney, Frank Rosolino, Dexter Gordon will live in my heart until the end of time! RIP Mr. Davis. My girlfriend ask, why do I listen to a bunch of dead guys? My answer: Besides Steve T. on T-bone and Arturo S. on trumpet, there's not much to listen to.
Great to hear a young John Swana, already playing beautiful lines.
that organ player must have felt like god when miles asked who he is!
tharaml He knew he was killing it tho. Look as his expressions. Even if I'm not the focus, I'd recognize that I was playing for Miles Davis.
He is a God,
He's Joey DeFrancesco.
Andrew Szumowski He is indeed. And he did his stent with Miles. And then there’s Christian McBride as well. Holy shit.
this almost plays out like a really weird acid trip. really uncomfortable interview
It is amazing that Miles is able to keep his cool for as long as he is the way Bill Boggs keeps jerking his chain in different directions, offering stupid comments on music...he means well but he's way out of his depth.
Miles would have known way before taping that the interviewer was out of his depth. But, he was on a junket, pushing his new music. And those junkets can be painful. I thought Miles handled it very well....considering.
"You played an E flat instead of a D natural."
lmao savage
not 'an Eb,' but the key. He played in the key of D. Miles said he should play it in Eb.
Not what he said at all.
miles was like "get the fuck off me"
No he wasnt, u don't get him at all. He was just a smart guy, and it's kinda tough when people around u are f* stupid to your standards.
Miles was far from smart great trumpeter but no hawkings
sean glover Hawkings I think is pretty overrated.
Miles had smarts some people never get. He spoke a new language. He didn't tolerate fools or foolish questions. Don't mistake his aloofness for stupidity.
He did herion of course hes fucking stupid
the dawn of the be-bop was bird and don't you forget it
And was the beginning
Yea but the birth of the cool was the birth of the cool
Wow, haven't seen anything like this in a long, long time. Actually made me laugh. I can't believe Miles didn't walk out!
I'm no musician . This was perfectly played in my casuals ears.
Read the Davis autobiography.
Davis knew how to write?
Which one?
@@gustercc The one by Quincy Troupe, mentioned at 27:46. I highly recommend it.
lmao! This guy's like Anchorman.
Miles was way more chill with Dick Cavett. The atmosphere was way more relaxed, and I'm pretty sure the two knew each other, and were friends. As for Boggs, I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the show or anything, but in his defense, the producers obviously crammed all kinds of stuff into the space of an hour. Bill was pressed for time, and it's his job to keep things moving, Miles or not.. It's not like a 60 Minutes interview or anything, but rather more like a variety show for an audience who doesn't necessarily even know who Miles is, or is into music. It's for keeping moms entertained while doing the ironing, lol. I agree with a previous poster that he (Miles) knew what he was in for. He needed to hawk the new record though, and he indeed handled this quite well.
At 32:30, Joey DeFrancesco's jazz career begins.
This Boggs can't even get his name right, calls him DeFranco.
Somehow Miles could always fish out the best... lol. That’s a gift within itself.
wait...the house band was gonna play TUTU at the end..i wanted to hear that!!!! I found Miles to be quite engaging on this and at times ...patient even.....i like when he told the youngest trumpet player " he needs to practice,,,he knows..." ... a guy could live off that .....and its true.
I've always loved Miles, but after seeing this interview, I love him even more. He was a beautiful person, and it really comes through, despite the terrible shit this interviewer kept throwing at him.
this bill boggs guy is just in over his head in this interview.
formattester6 word
Miles is high as hell
I don't think so. Boggs seemed very knowledgeable about Miles' music, and asked some interesting questions.
I will be the first to admit that I would have been too intimidated to interview the man. He was so far ahead of the curve, we haven't caught up this many years after his death. And I'm not talking just about music either! For such an innovator, we can't or shouldn't limit such a one to just one genre. When you heard a new work by Miles, it was already in his past!
I sure miss this artist so creative and wonderful, a real pacesetter for innovation.
i loved miles davis' music... my older brother, a trumpet player, played it all the time; but up until now, i never heard him speak or see his attitude.. and I'm glad i didn't ... i fell in love with his music.
Miles was spot on in respect to the first young man. I was listening to him play ,and the poor kid was totally off key ,and was not comfortable in his phrasing. Then again the kid had balls ,and heart to even play for Miles . Miles was being honest ,and in my opinion was gracious in his response. It wasn’t mean spirited at all .
Jazz musicians play On Green Dolphin Street usually in Eb (as real pitch), even though every sheet music is written in C (as real pitch). Miles said to the boy that he played in D, which mean C with trumpet in Bb pitch. So, young trumpeters must play it in F, that Miles wanted to say.
Miles reminds me of those superkool older dudes at the barber shop who didn't say much, but when they did talk, everyone listened.
if you want to play jazz, study his solos, they can be fascinating.
Joey De Francesco on organ here ( mis-introduced as Joey De Franco )
AND CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE!!!
Miles to kid: "he needs to practice, he knows how he sounds". hahaha
Damn that was brutal. Kid looked devastated.
I don't know what they expected haha. It's Miles Davis, you think he gives a crap about some kid's trumpet playing?
If you're gonna go by little miles, you better be something to remember. This kid was not
scottbignell it wasnt brutal lol. The kid needs to practice. Cased closed.
Bill Boggs!! I used to watch you everyday!! You were always very honest..
I thought Boggs was non-pretentious and respectful. And Miles returned the favor.
boggs was a clown, like all interviewers.
This guy makes the classic mistake most interviewers make with someone of the caliber of Miles - he first comes off like he's Miles' best friend (see awkward one-sided hug attempt followed by a "get off me, whitey" shove at 1:56), then he proceeds to _tell_ Miles about his own music, which is repeatedly followed by corrections and disenchanted looks by Miles.
I can see why Miles is frustrated in this video. The interviewer comes off way too entitled.
awkward greeting. just stand back and let Miles be Miles ffs.
Then he breaks down Miles' music for Miles. Right in front of Miles. DOH
Monte Cacique I have heard this said many times. But, actually, Miles was okay in this interview. He answered the questions thoughtfully. Miles was not condescending or snippity. A coherent interview.
Miles was all about the music..all about it. Really, I love his music but could careless if he does a good interview or not. Honestly, he was a genius with the horn. Greatly missed.
He crushed that little kids heart. He probably didn't want to play trumpet again after hearing Mile's comment.
Man Miles wasn't acting like Simon Cowell,all snide and everything. The kid asked Miles an honest question and Miles gave him an honest answer. Don't know what became of that young man. But Miles caring enough about his playing to give him genuine criticism? That shows how much morality and humanity he had.
+Andregrindle It's my opinion. Doesn't mean we have to agree. Kids can't handle criticism as adults do so care and tactic should be paramount when handling children's emotions as they are fragile. My two cents....and nobody has to agree with that. Cheers!
+harleyrider916 if he didn't become a great maybe Miles was right
Very true John! A Simon Cowell would've told a kid playing like that "your old fashioned and no ones going to listen to music like that anymore". Miles just told the young man that he already understood his own sound. And the more he practiced,the better he'd get. That's all. He didn't swear at the kid. And Miles was noted for his gruff crankiness. He just gave the kid permission to improve on his own musical craft. Hope he did.
the kid was 13 lol. thats not that young. and All he said was "He needs to practice. He knows how he sounds" somin like that. if that remark is enough to make someone stop playing then... maybe playing this music isnt for him xD
WOW!!! This interview was taken in a time, where musicians didn't have to be charismatic on t.v., they just played. Nowadays, this interview would be seen as awkward, weird or creepy, and Miles Davis would not have a shot a hell at becoming successful.
@Mai Nyigguh ......he is still a legend
This is such a dumb ill-informed comment
This interview was in 1988. 40 years after he was already successful. How could an awkward interview 40+ years into a successful music career blow your chances at something that you already have had?
"How does he sound Miles? " Miles: "he needs to practice you know how he sounds" lol straight savage but honest. depending on the kid's personality it either motivated him or crushed his dreams. sometimes that's how it's gotta be. people probably told Miles the same thing when he was a kid.
😅🤣😂
My guess is Miles was always on pitch, even at that age. They don't let most people into Julliard.
Bill Boggs did not know how to listen to the answers of a question he wants a one word answer. He was annoying!
I'd love to see a face-off between Miles & Lou Reed.
miles davis's dismissiveness of pink people is heartwarming
I stopped watching after Bill went for a hug and Miles stiffed him. I knew it was going to be all downhill from there...
Typical attitude for the species.
That`s too bad. You missed a good show.
Bill Boggs probably listened to two Miles song before this show.
Whoa that first kid playing is great! Good tone, I think Miles liked him too!
He has very good tone, but his notes are not on pitch much of the time. I have no doubt he got very good though, you can tell he has that magic to his playing, just needed some more practice.
A Real Genius,I salute You Sir,Miles Davis,
Thank You for the amazing and magical clip,
The most respectful and very Friendly greetings of me,
Johan Capiau ,Artpainter
ooh! That burn on the young trumpet player from Miles looked really painful 25:00
It wasn’t even a particularly useful criticism. Miles was just being a prick
I think the kid got more from that burn than if Miles had just said "You sounded spot on !"
+A Lonely Lizard If the kid was a machine learning algorithm trying to error-correct, then sure, the criticism would help a bit. But this is a kid we’re talking about. He clearly idolised Miles, and probably worked really hard to try to impress him. So when Miles offhandedly says “he needs to practice” (which basically means “you sounded awful”), that must have been incredibly discouraging for the kid. In front of a crowd as well! I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that the kid gave up playing after that. Miles could have easily brought up the problem as a minor fault like “you played great! I think a good way to improve from here would be to work on your intonation” etc. But of course, expecting Miles to say something considerate like that would be ridiculous
George Soden You're right
@@georgesoden Exactly. Miles was an asshole. And he sure as hell wasn't the best trumpeter that ever played so he wasn't in no position to be such a prick to a little kid.
Everyone commenting about Miles' demeanor towards Boggs needs to understand the time in history that he grew up in. Miles dealt with a lot of racism despite his success and fame, which is why many great jazz artists moved to Europe. So pardon him if he don't live up to your standards of what you think he should be. I'm sure he would have gave a shit! lol
My apologies … my comment was more about Miles' comment about Coltrane. It's none of my business how he lived his life.
Miles and I had a very good relationship.He asked me to interview him.
@@Billboggs I thought it was very entertaining.
@@Billboggs i think alot of people here miss that Miles generaly could be a rather rude person....that doesnt mean that he was a bad guy or anything like that, and i really do mean that. But its partly ridiculous how people find all kind of excuses on here for literally everything he has said in this interview lol.
''the rude comments towards the first kid were just encouragement'' ''his attitude towards the interview was only caused by a past of racism'' jesus christ....no, Miles was just a difficult person. And theres nothing wrong with that, but thats just a fact.
@Kenneth Liburd Life is phenomenal..except for you know what...had a lot of Tv shows and fun on stage, too since Midday.
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crazy that john swana (the last trumpet player) asked miles about the EVI. he ended up having to stop playing trumpet in 2008 because of a benign tumor and now primarily plays the EVI out of necessity
These kids were talented
Why doesn't nobody care about what miles did in the 70s and 80s? I think those high reverb drum beats went out of fashion in the 90s, I think it didn't feel timeless and unique as Kind of Blue, Bitches Brew, and any of his previous stuff felt. He does have many many brilliant recordings though, there is probably no one in jazz with as many masterpiece recordings as miles.
Juan I just watched this with my 11 year old daughter who is remarkably well versed in Miles' entire career. She sharply observed "I notice that none of the kids played any of his fusion music thay all only played his older stuff". I then explained to her the dismissive attitude largley held against his electric material back then and to a degree remains so now.
Joey D killin it as always lookin super young. McBride on the bass too. Joey D is so bad it’s disgusting! Seen him live a rack of times and it’s a true monster
That intro was the most failed hug attempt in the history of television and hugs.
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Miles was a genuine pussycat. He was real and no-nonsense. He didn't suffer fools. Not mean-spirited, but he spared nothing and no one.
I enjoyed this. I think it was a good interview by a genuine music lover, and I thought that Miles was as open, coherent, and honest as I've ever heard him. It's funny- I remember Bill's face, and his name, but I don't correlate the two into a TV interviewer named Bill Boggs. I guess I never really saw his work. Thanks for this Bill!
I think this is the moment Miles Davis discovered Joey Defrancesco 32:30
Keith Stack Must be? -surprised nobody else picked up on it (its not on Joeys wiki page).
Keith Stack I think you're right! Joey in interviews mentioned it's how they met! Pretty cool stuff!
+Keith Stack Yes, I noticed that as well. But Boggs mispronounced his name as Joey Defranco!
Wonka275 That organ player played very nicely. Miles noticed it too.
Great advice tbh! Even I learned something. He wasn’t just speaking to the kid. “Play it in Eb!!”
Well this is the first time I've bothered to look at anything Miles Davis related. UA-cam kept suggesting his videos . After watching this , I can say I enjoyed it . And this is coming from an intermediate guitar player who may not be very much into the jazz genre but wishes Miles had not cancelled a collaboration with Jimi Hendrix over payment .
Dunno where you heard that from. Herbie Hancock said they had planned to start collabing but then a week later Jimi died so it never happened
@@LinusE jimi was also set to make a record with John mcglaughlin before he died so John ended up collabing with santana
wow this guy has know clue what he's asking about
Why is Will Ferrell interviewing Miles Davis?!
Like when people gave him backhanded comments, he always had a response
People laughed at him and mocked him, and he put them in their place. Respectfully I want to be like miles.
His instrumentation was & is hypnotic wow.from a music standpoint🎼✌🌎
44:50 "Miles could you make some sort of comment about your memories about John Coltrane?" Miles replies "He used to pick boogers out his nose."
He said "eat boogers out of his nose." I don't think he was being serious, he's probably sick of dweebs asking him about Trane.
Now I'm aFU.
I'm surprised Davis agreed to this and didn't have the foresight to realize the whole thing would end up in the toilet
That was so much pressure to call him little miles before putting him in front of miles davis
Well, we are glad to see that your music career is so much better and so much more innovative.
Don't touch me, white man! lmao