"Kind of Blue" is usually in the top five, and often first, in most jazz critics' lists of the best jazz albums of all time. "Kind of Blue" is considered a landmark album that helped spread the modal jazz style and influenced many other artists. The album features simple melodies, modal harmony, and improvisation. One of the techniques used in "So What" is the call-and-response technique used in blues and gospel music. Call-and-response is a musical conversation where a statement by a soloist (the call) is immediately followed by a reply from another musician or group (the response). Here, the bass gives the call, and the response is the "so what" played by the horns and the piano. This is one of the ways in which "So What" is kind of blue.
Monster lineup Alto Saxophone - Julian "Cannonball" Adderly Bass - Paul Chambers Drums - James Cobb Piano - Bill Evans Tenor Saxophone - John Coltrane Trumpet - Miles Davis
Yeah, Nick," just enjoy the sound". I hope more young people open their minds and hearts to all the diverse tracks you cover. There's a lifetime of soul food just waiting to be discovered by us all. I believe music is the highest art, and your appreciation and understanding makes me fall in love with you, every time. Great reaction , again. "Oh, man" indeed! ❤🇦🇺
This song proves that you don't have to be a jazz afficionado to recognize true greatness and appreciate fantastic musicianship. And what terrific support Miles receives from his fellow (also legendary) bandmates! Thanks kindly for making me feel a whole lot cooler tonight.
Very nice reaction to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times. I was just a wee laddie growing up on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland when this record came out. I was also just learning to play the cornet down at the Salvation Army. This music, Jazz and Blues, was stunning to me. There's also John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley amongst other jazz legends on that record. A "supergroup" in rock 'n' roll terms. Louis Armstrong and his Hot 5's were an early example from the 1920's. So for more Miles you might enjoy "Sketches of Spain" if you aren't already familiar with it. Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴
This is Snoopy as Joe Cool AND it is a bourbon sitting on the table that you don't drink till the song ends... If feelings are shades of color then this is a paint store. Well done gentlemen, well done 👍
This is the Gateway Album to all those people who get into Jazz, but didn't really like it before. Here's some facts about the album. Miles sketched out the beginnings and endings of all the pieces on charts for his band. So what that means is that at the point in SO WHAT when Jimmy Cobb does that fill and the bass player starts walking. EVERYTHING that happens up to the repeat of the beginning phrase for the ending is made up on the spot, flubs and all. These guys were so good at what they did they could do it like this. Miles used the same method on the whole album, and it really shows in the energy in the tracks. This is the biggest selling Jazz album in history, period. It sounds as fresh now as it did in 1959. They really knew how to capture the live vibe of the band. I can put this album on and literally play it non stop. If you're looking for the way into the genre, this is where to start.
I dig the groove in this one and see the noir scene in my mind. It's after the sunset when a detective talks to himself while this plays in the background. By the way, you had a city during the night behind you for so many years and this song fits it perfectly. :) Honestly, I never "look" for jazz, for songs of this genre but most of them hit me deeply whenever I hear them. I'm not sure I ever heard "So What", so massive thanks to you guys! You inspire and widen our musical tastes and that's priceless. IMHO you three have created the best channel on YT when it comes to musical experience.
I'm VERY IMPRESSED, young Men. I was nine years old when this album was first released. But it was years before I actually heard it. Thanks for letting me take this musical journey with you.
You said more jazz please do so Miles is great. So is Chet baker ❤❤❤❤❤. You know I saw an interview were Mikes was jealous of Chet baker because he played and sang he has a very soothing voice. ❤ love jazz music 🎶
I agree about Chet Baker, a great trumpet player with a singing voice like velvet. I'd recommend starting with My Funny Valentine, his biggest hit and a stone-cool classic.
Yes sir! Jazz and songs like this one hit differently. It's like you get inspired but chilled out at the same time, so you start to think in a different way about things.
I remember the first CD release. A photo from the 1970s with Miles dressed garishly was used instead of the iconic shot of Miles dressed in Brooks Brothers.
ZERO 7 - " Likufanele " JAZZ / R&B / SOUL , Classic 🎹🎺🎶 Guys the JAZZ Music comes in at around 20 seconds in right after the soulful intro and from that point on it's going to have some Mesmerizing moments with the way all the Incredible JAZZY Instruments were arranged so incredibly well. This song you guys are reacting to is Super Groovy , Definitely play more Cool songs like these
ZACAR ORCHESTRA - " Darkness (1977) " Rock Jazz R&B Soul Groove. w/ Jamming Guitar Riffs and Amazing Bass & Drum Fills / Horn section + crazy good piano an Incredible song that Starts off with an Incredible Guitar Riff that I believe it's one of the very best WOW WOW pedal sounds of the ,1970's you guys are going to playback this JAM over and over Instrumentals are my Jams // Also check out this Jazz artist RONNIE LAWS - " Night Breeze " w AMAZING BASS & DRUMS + SAX &:KEYBOARDS and Smooth Jazzy Guitar this is gonna give the WOW! FACTOR INDEED. You guys should play more instrumentals without a doubt they're super AMAZING too
So, there is hope for your generation after all, lol! Just kidding! I love your reaction. Miles was also a boxer amd a heroin addict who went cold turkey on his own and sweated it out to get off of it. Do yourselves a favor and check out Julian "Cannonball" Adderly's "The Black Messiah" (George Duke compositon), as well as any track off of "Miles Smiles".
More jazz! You.must listen up to THE JAZZ CRUSADERS! Mello,hip, blues, RB combined! The great Randy Crawford! On Street Lights! Ryan will dig it! Nick? You'll be pausing and shaking your head in appreciation!
Miles Davis on trumpet, John Coltrane on tenor sax, Cannonball Adderley on alto sax, Bill Evans on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. It does not get better.
An interesting note about this album is that Miles Davis said in his bio that the album was a bit of a failure. He was very proud of it and thought the playing was great. But he said it failed achieve the sound that he was initially going after.
With the beginning of October being just a week away, I was wondering if we can look forward to the "treat" of another Halloween Marathon? And if so, are you accepting suggestions?
A must-have in any jazz collection. I liken jazz to taking shrooms (so I've heard...) You're going to have techno-color visions. Sometimes, they make sense. Other times, they may be abstract, but they're always cool.
MORE INSTRUMENTALS PLEASE 🔥 Checkout this JAZZ ARTIST From 1979 HARRY THUMANN - "" Underwater Original 1979 "" JAZZ ROCK &'FUNK R&B GROOVE 🎸🎹 🎺🎺 🔥 AMAZING and FIRE! this is one of those songs that immediately gets a Playback and hear it a second time it is that AMAZING 🎼 CREATIVE MUSIC 🎶
@@mrheem44 Definitely Coltrane first. Not only is that confirmed by any number of reputable sources, you can hear the difference between, first, Coltrane’s tenor sax (lower, richer, fatter sound) and, second, Adderley’s alto sax (higher, piercing, thinner sound)
"Kind of Blue" is usually in the top five, and often first, in most jazz critics' lists of the best jazz albums of all time.
"Kind of Blue" is considered a landmark album that helped spread the modal jazz style and influenced many other artists. The album features simple melodies, modal harmony, and improvisation.
One of the techniques used in "So What" is the call-and-response technique used in blues and gospel music. Call-and-response is a musical conversation where a statement by a soloist (the call) is immediately followed by a reply from another musician or group (the response). Here, the bass gives the call, and the response is the "so what" played by the horns and the piano. This is one of the ways in which "So What" is kind of blue.
Monster lineup
Alto Saxophone - Julian "Cannonball" Adderly
Bass - Paul Chambers
Drums - James Cobb
Piano - Bill Evans
Tenor Saxophone - John Coltrane
Trumpet - Miles Davis
OH YEAH! 😎🎵🎶
It’s the music equivalent of the Olympic dream team.
Yeah, Nick," just enjoy the sound". I hope more young people open their minds and hearts to all the diverse tracks you cover. There's a lifetime of soul food just waiting to be discovered by us all. I believe music is the highest art, and your appreciation and understanding makes me fall in love with you, every time. Great reaction , again. "Oh, man" indeed! ❤🇦🇺
This song proves that you don't have to be a jazz afficionado to recognize true greatness and appreciate fantastic musicianship. And what terrific support Miles receives from his fellow (also legendary) bandmates! Thanks kindly for making me feel a whole lot cooler tonight.
Forgot to mention, nice insights/interpretations, Nick.
First heard this in 1975, college freshman, on headphones at about 1:30am. 1000 thanks to you guys! Love it!
Very nice reaction to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times. I was just a wee laddie growing up on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland when this record came out. I was also just learning to play the cornet down at the Salvation Army. This music, Jazz and Blues, was stunning to me. There's also John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley amongst other jazz legends on that record. A "supergroup" in rock 'n' roll terms. Louis Armstrong and his Hot 5's were an early example from the 1920's.
So for more Miles you might enjoy "Sketches of Spain" if you aren't already familiar with it.
Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴
This is Snoopy as Joe Cool AND it is a bourbon sitting on the table that you don't drink till the song ends... If feelings are shades of color then this is a paint store. Well done gentlemen, well done 👍
This is the Gateway Album to all those people who get into Jazz, but didn't really like it before. Here's some facts about the album. Miles sketched out the beginnings and endings of all the pieces on charts for his band. So what that means is that at the point in SO WHAT when Jimmy Cobb does that fill and the bass player starts walking. EVERYTHING that happens up to the repeat of the beginning phrase for the ending is made up on the spot, flubs and all. These guys were so good at what they did they could do it like this. Miles used the same method on the whole album, and it really shows in the energy in the tracks. This is the biggest selling Jazz album in history, period. It sounds as fresh now as it did in 1959. They really knew how to capture the live vibe of the band. I can put this album on and literally play it non stop. If you're looking for the way into the genre, this is where to start.
I consider it the best album of the 20th Century.
I dig the groove in this one and see the noir scene in my mind. It's after the sunset when a detective talks to himself while this plays in the background. By the way, you had a city during the night behind you for so many years and this song fits it perfectly. :)
Honestly, I never "look" for jazz, for songs of this genre but most of them hit me deeply whenever I hear them. I'm not sure I ever heard "So What", so massive thanks to you guys! You inspire and widen our musical tastes and that's priceless. IMHO you three have created the best channel on YT when it comes to musical experience.
I would love to hear more!
I'm VERY IMPRESSED, young Men. I was nine years old when this album was first released. But it was years before I actually heard it. Thanks for letting me take this musical journey with you.
This is my favorite Miles song. Genius!
The great musicians are the building blocks for those who come after, miles was certainly one of those building blocks
I'm not nearly cool enough to listen to this song, but So What?! My coolness factor was raised tenfold by this song. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You said more jazz please do so Miles is great. So is Chet baker ❤❤❤❤❤. You know I saw an interview were Mikes was jealous of Chet baker because he played and sang he has a very soothing voice. ❤ love jazz music 🎶
I agree about Chet Baker, a great trumpet player with a singing voice like velvet. I'd recommend starting with My Funny Valentine, his biggest hit and a stone-cool classic.
This brings back memories of my youth walking in Chicago in the fall...
Greatest jazz album along with the best jazz musicians of the day 👍
I do hope you might react to Sweet, Love is Like Oxygen, the extended album version. It's found on the Levelheaded album.
Nice job guys. Always love Miles.
Awesome....
Vibes, man. 😎
Yes sir! Jazz and songs like this one hit differently. It's like you get inspired but chilled out at the same time, so you start to think in a different way about things.
I remember the first CD release.
A photo from the 1970s with Miles dressed garishly was used instead of the iconic shot of Miles dressed in Brooks Brothers.
ZERO 7 - " Likufanele " JAZZ / R&B / SOUL , Classic 🎹🎺🎶 Guys the JAZZ Music comes in at around 20 seconds in right after the soulful intro and from that point on it's going to have some Mesmerizing moments with the way all the Incredible JAZZY Instruments were arranged so incredibly well. This song you guys are reacting to is Super Groovy , Definitely play more Cool songs like these
this music perfectly fits your city background. welcome home
The golden age of jazz....
This right here!!!
Need to try The Jazz Cursaders! Fantastic!!!
ZACAR ORCHESTRA - " Darkness (1977) " Rock Jazz R&B Soul Groove. w/ Jamming Guitar Riffs and Amazing Bass & Drum Fills / Horn section + crazy good piano an Incredible song that Starts off with an Incredible Guitar Riff that I believe it's one of the very best WOW WOW pedal sounds of the ,1970's you guys are going to playback this JAM over and over Instrumentals are my Jams // Also check out this Jazz artist RONNIE LAWS - " Night Breeze " w AMAZING BASS & DRUMS + SAX &:KEYBOARDS and Smooth Jazzy Guitar this is gonna give the WOW! FACTOR INDEED. You guys should play more instrumentals without a doubt they're super AMAZING too
So, there is hope for your generation after all, lol! Just kidding! I love your reaction. Miles was also a boxer amd a heroin addict who went cold turkey on his own and sweated it out to get off of it. Do yourselves a favor and check out Julian "Cannonball" Adderly's "The Black Messiah" (George Duke compositon), as well as any track off of "Miles Smiles".
These guys aren't teenagers you know. ;) They know more about music than most people in their surroundings.
@@aimfuldrifter Uh, yeah. I made a point that I was just joking. I love their reactions.
Nice pick, guys!
Miles. 😎
Brilliant choice.
How about going back further
Cab Calloway - Minnie the Moocher
Probably my favorite Davis album - but I've only heard maybe 6 or 7.
More jazz! You.must listen up to THE JAZZ CRUSADERS! Mello,hip, blues, RB combined! The great Randy Crawford! On Street Lights! Ryan will dig it! Nick? You'll be pausing and shaking your head in appreciation!
Miles Davis on trumpet,
John Coltrane on tenor sax,
Cannonball Adderley on alto sax,
Bill Evans on piano,
Paul Chambers on bass and
Jimmy Cobb on drums.
It does not get better.
An interesting note about this album is that Miles Davis said in his bio that the album was a bit of a failure. He was very proud of it and thought the playing was great. But he said it failed achieve the sound that he was initially going after.
With the beginning of October being just a week away, I was wondering if we can look forward to the "treat" of another Halloween Marathon? And if so, are you accepting suggestions?
Oh, goodie!!!!!!!
Oh Nice…..👍
Marcus miller version is fire 🔥🔥
Oh No! Cool Jazz?!!! Good on ya!
Miles is playing the cool jazz during this period before he fuses rock and jazz later...
A must-have in any jazz collection. I liken jazz to taking shrooms (so I've heard...) You're going to have techno-color visions. Sometimes, they make sense. Other times, they may be abstract, but they're always cool.
I know you guys would love Spyro Gyra!! Saxophonist Jay Beckenstein is amazing!🤘🔥
Sorry, but please don't mention Spiro Gyra while we're listening to Coltrane.
can you throw in some Kenny G as well,,,,
@roadshoulderphotography683 THE HELL YOU CAN!!!
Mellows you out
For ao.ething jazzy but completely different you should check out 'and so to F' by Brand X.
MORE INSTRUMENTALS PLEASE 🔥 Checkout this JAZZ ARTIST From 1979 HARRY THUMANN - "" Underwater Original 1979 "" JAZZ ROCK &'FUNK R&B GROOVE 🎸🎹 🎺🎺 🔥 AMAZING and FIRE! this is one of those songs that immediately gets a Playback and hear it a second time it is that AMAZING 🎼 CREATIVE MUSIC 🎶
The piano intro has charlie brown vibes. The rest has warming up the instruments before a play vibes.
This is my kind of music, I can't get into the musik of today🎶
Put on something from SKETCHES OF SPAIN in another video...maybe cover the last two tracks in one video.
Cannonball takes the first sax solo here by the way.
Cannonball takes the second sax solo. The alto sax.
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I don’t think so. It’s Coltrane first, Cannonball second solo.
@@Gminor7 You're correct.
there's no way thats not Coltrane on that 1st
@@mrheem44 Definitely Coltrane first. Not only is that confirmed by any number of reputable sources, you can hear the difference between, first, Coltrane’s tenor sax (lower, richer, fatter sound) and, second, Adderley’s alto sax (higher, piercing, thinner sound)
Jazz and sex always have unique and emotional highs.
Don't make such nonsensical comparisons.