What a group! What a sensibility. Sound engineers have made a great job as well. What we enjoy here is a very high level of creativity and sophistication, but simultaneously, real classic jazz. The fact that I can sing all these complex solos means that they are cleverly structured and brought to us with all codes. So much talent here to make simple complex lines and rythm. So young and so mature. Genius!
Miles Davis was arguably the most influential jazz musician in the post-World War II period, being at the forefront of changes in the genre for more than 40 years. In 1964, Davis assembled a new band of younger musicians, which became known as his second great quintet. This included Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Ron Carter, and Wayne Shorter. By this time, the Miles Davis Quintet was recording mostly originals, with all the band members contributing memorable tunes. 10:23 Source: National Endowment for the Arts
There is much to admire in this wonderful, magical music but a special word for George Coleman is in order. Maybe George's playing was not as advanced as Wayne's who replaced him but for me the big guy from Memphis is one of my favorite tenor players. He has always been good but his playing with the Miles Davis Quintet is absolutely marvelous and memorable. A great upload-I just about wore out my original vinyls of this concert by the late 60s-this is surely one of the greatest Miles albums.
There hasn't been a tenor player to touch the exquisite sound, atmosphere and effortless flare of Coleman's solo on My Funny Valentine. The architecture of this solo is utterly sublime. Hancock's solo on the same track is also sublime and extraordinary considering his age at the time. This and Kind of Blue are in my book the greatest two albums in what has to be the golden age of jazz before it sold out to rock.
My First Jazz Album Bought In 1964 As A Sophmore At Buffalo East HS Band Percussions And Influenced By 19 Yr Old Drummer Tony Williams! Remembered 2 24 2015
Hey Andre, it was just a matter of sound. Miles was a perfectionist and was looking for a a sound that was wasn't influenced by bebop. Wayne Shorter was a kind of new kid on the block and Miles always preferred to work with youth over experienced.
Actually Coleman quit and Wayne still wasn't available. Tony talked Miles into trying Sam Rivers. Rivers opened all kinds of doors for these guys BUT it was further than Miles wanted to go. Rivers didn't take and Wayne became available. Coleman quit because he didn't like the non-traditional push he was getting from Williams and Hancock.
Био сам студент 1964. године кад сам купио ову плочу у Београду и још је имам. Све је задивљујуће.
What a group! What a sensibility. Sound engineers have made a great job as well. What we enjoy here is a very high level of creativity and sophistication, but simultaneously, real classic jazz. The fact that I can sing all these complex solos means that they are cleverly structured and brought to us with all codes. So much talent here to make simple complex lines and rythm. So young and so mature. Genius!
Perfection. Monumental perfection from first note to last. Even Miles's cracks and smudged notes are perfect.
Miles Davis was arguably the most influential jazz musician in the post-World War II period, being at the forefront of changes in the genre for more than 40 years.
In 1964, Davis assembled a new band of younger musicians, which became known as his second great quintet. This included Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Ron Carter, and Wayne Shorter. By this time, the Miles Davis Quintet was recording mostly originals, with all the band members contributing memorable tunes. 10:23
Source: National Endowment for the Arts
There is much to admire in this wonderful, magical music but a special word for George Coleman is in order. Maybe George's playing was not as advanced as Wayne's who replaced him but for me the big guy from Memphis is one of my favorite tenor players. He has always been good but his playing with the Miles Davis Quintet is absolutely marvelous and memorable. A great upload-I just about wore out my original vinyls of this concert by the late 60s-this is surely one of the greatest Miles albums.
Thank you Leslie-san!!
Otaku4 (^_^)/
There hasn't been a tenor player to touch the exquisite sound, atmosphere and effortless flare of Coleman's solo on My Funny Valentine. The architecture of this solo is utterly sublime. Hancock's solo on the same track is also sublime and extraordinary considering his age at the time. This and Kind of Blue are in my book the greatest two albums in what has to be the golden age of jazz before it sold out to rock.
In its own realm, beyond the ordinary and the good and the fine - unimpeachable, near perfection.
This is my favourite album of all time. Nothing has surpassed it since then.
What a great recording! Also like the introduction, This second Miles combo was a turning point towards a new way of playing.
The best opening chorus of a ballad ever recorded.
Agree.
I agree with u Paul Miles hypnotized me when I caught him live at the Black Hawk and still hypnotize me to this day.
George Coleman is such a monster tenor: he has never has been given the accolades he deserves.
Absolutely Legendary,,, while still playing with Coleman,,,,
just beautiful....
My First Jazz Album Bought In 1964 As A Sophmore At Buffalo East HS Band Percussions And Influenced By 19 Yr Old Drummer Tony Williams! Remembered 2 24 2015
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Mr Mort Fega, wonderful DJ on WRVR in NYC at that time, and who graced the weekend airwaves in the West Palm Beach area in the 80's.
The greatest!
Hi, Dave!
Malcolm MacDonald
Another great 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 post by 𝟲𝟬𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐮𝟰 - your stuff sounds the best, ☆Otaku-san!
Thank you so much, Ghairraigh-san!!
Otaku4 (*^_^)b
Play the song pretty for my lady Miles for she is my Valentine all day long an everyday.
Hey Andre, it was just a matter of sound. Miles was a perfectionist and was looking for a a sound that was wasn't influenced by bebop. Wayne Shorter was a kind of new kid on the block and Miles always preferred to work with youth over experienced.
Thank you for rating 10 stars to this, André-san!!
Otaku4 (^o^)/
10 stars ! Does anyone know why George Coleman left the band ?
Tony, who was the little star of the band, founded him too square and traditional... He lobbied for Wayne.
Actually Coleman quit and Wayne still wasn't available. Tony talked Miles into trying Sam Rivers. Rivers opened all kinds of doors for these guys BUT it was further than Miles wanted to go. Rivers didn't take and Wayne became available. Coleman quit because he didn't like the non-traditional push he was getting from Williams and Hancock.
You're welcome, honeybee7700-san!!
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これは失恋の唄だ。きょうまさに失恋したんだよ。マイルスとハービー・ハンコックにこんな度にやられるんだ、分かってよね。