You can give Miles all the credit if he wants it. I'm just thankful it turned my attention to Bill Evans and he is my absolute favorite jazz musician of all time. Blue in Green started my love for Jazz. My Foolish Heart defines my love for MUSIC
Miles gave Bill a piece of paper w/ 2 chord symbols, Gm and A+ and challenged him: (raspy voice) - 'What would you do with that'? The next day (?) Bill brought in 'Blue in Green'. But also in regards to 'Flamenco Sketches' not only 'Peace Piece' but also 'Some Other Time' (which picks up where the previously mentioned tune left off), both tunes from Evan's class 1958 record 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans'. PS: Regarding the album w/ most tunes in The (original) Real Book, John Coltrane's 1960 classic might rank #1, since if I'm not mistaken, it features 'Giant Steps', Countdown', 'Naima', 'Mr. P.C.', 'Cousin Mary, and 'Syeeda's Song Flute' meaning only 'Spiral is missing.
Here's the thing about Blue In Green I find interesting: Miles never debated or disavowed Bill's account of how it was composed. Furthermore, even though it is only credited to Miles on KOB, Bill saw fit to co-credit both of them on all of his subsequent trio albums, and not once did Miles ever challenge this (lawsuits, etc.) Which on Miles' part was probably a backhanded acknowledging of Bill's role in writing Blue In Green, while although Bill was always somewhat of a quiet and go-with-the-flow kind of guy, he could on occasion also be somewhat what we now refer to as passively aggressively snarky. Which I just find hilarious. (And, they maintained a personal friendship that lasted until Bill's tragic death in 1980.)
Perhaps it would have been fair to give more information about the shared introduction of Peace Piece and Flamenco Sketches, namely that it consists of the two first chords of "Some Other Time", a song written by Leonard Bernstein (music) and Betty Comden/Adolph Green (lyrics). Bill Evans played this tune in his trio for many years, and it was an excellent vehicle for his improvisational technique, particularly his ability to use his special "soft touch" to evoke unrivaled emotion and beauty from melody lines. It was also featured in his collaborations with vocalists, for instance Tony Bennett and Monica Zetterlund.
@@TimBeauBennett p. 173 of Szwed's bio has the quote, but he does not cite his source in the notes + Ashley Kahn's KOB book on 96-98 on Bill's authorship is quite good...
I have a couple of Miles Davis readers - collections of interviews and articles. When I have some time I will browse through them. At the moment Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets has me on an early Pink Floyd kick...
Before watching this video, and after quite a lot of listening to both Miles and Bill all through their careers, I had come to the same conclusion, that together they created "Kind of Blue." Of course, all jazz is significantly collaborative.
Kind of Blue was the album that got me started on my jazz journey. I remember the first time I heard So What played during a classmate's presentation in a music appreciation class in high school - it was simply sublime.
If not all of them, lots of then. I assume that was because Pat was teaching at Berklee around the time it was written. It's been a while since I made this video though, so I'm not sure what this was in response to. Lemme know if there's an error and I'll pin a comment with a correction 🥲🥲🥲
The 1st printing of the real book has been discarded by most musicians now. Mainly because of the many mistakes in the chords and melodies. Blue in Green has the wrong first chord in the book. The song Desafinado had four bars missing and when it was corrected had the wrong chords. The mention of Blue in Green without the fact of the wrong chord. Puts in doubt the scholarship of the video for me. I also have been told by musicians who were alive and in the scene that Freddy the Freeloader was a real guy. He was the one who hipped Buddy Catlett that Louis Armstrong was looking for a bass played and that he should go for it. (They were in a New York bar.)
I started playing jazz piano in the early 60s while I was still in high school. Bill Evans became one of my heroes. The voicings of his chords are what struck me. What a genius. Thanks for sharing this. I've subscribed to your channel.
Depressing? Blue In Green is one of my favorite jazz songs of all time and I normally don't like slower ballots over up-tempo ones. Blue In Green is a beautiful song. I reiterate that I am a person who would call a lot of soft slow jazz songs depressing but Blue In Green is majestic in mystical and brings forth raw emotion.
You can give Miles all the credit if he wants it. I'm just thankful it turned my attention to Bill Evans and he is my absolute favorite jazz musician of all time. Blue in Green started my love for Jazz.
My Foolish Heart defines my love for MUSIC
It took me about a decade listening to jazz to hone in on Bill Evans. For me, he is the ultimate.
Miles gave Bill a piece of paper w/ 2 chord symbols, Gm and A+ and challenged him: (raspy voice) - 'What would you do with that'? The next day (?) Bill brought in 'Blue in Green'. But also in regards to 'Flamenco Sketches' not only 'Peace Piece' but also 'Some Other Time' (which picks up where the previously mentioned tune left off), both tunes from Evan's class 1958 record 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans'.
PS: Regarding the album w/ most tunes in The (original) Real Book, John Coltrane's 1960 classic might rank #1, since if I'm not mistaken, it features 'Giant Steps', Countdown', 'Naima', 'Mr. P.C.', 'Cousin Mary, and 'Syeeda's Song Flute' meaning only 'Spiral is missing.
It’s 4:43 am and I had a terrible night. This turned my mood around, love the video :)
Extremely happy to hear that Rogelio, although I'm bummed to hear your night sucked. I'm sending good vibes through the ether my friend!
Bill Evans doesn’t get the credit he deserves for his contributions to Kind of Blue. Great video.
Enjoyable jazz commentary/dialogue; appreciate your channel
Here's the thing about Blue In Green I find interesting: Miles never debated or disavowed Bill's account of how it was composed. Furthermore, even though it is only credited to Miles on KOB, Bill saw fit to co-credit both of them on all of his subsequent trio albums, and not once did Miles ever challenge this (lawsuits, etc.) Which on Miles' part was probably a backhanded acknowledging of Bill's role in writing Blue In Green, while although Bill was always somewhat of a quiet and go-with-the-flow kind of guy, he could on occasion also be somewhat what we now refer to as passively aggressively snarky. Which I just find hilarious. (And, they maintained a personal friendship that lasted until Bill's tragic death in 1980.)
There are 4 tunes off of Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter in the Real Book 1 book, but I can't think of any others that have 5.
Perhaps it would have been fair to give more information about the shared introduction of Peace Piece and Flamenco Sketches, namely that it consists of the two first chords of "Some Other Time", a song written by Leonard Bernstein (music) and Betty Comden/Adolph Green (lyrics). Bill Evans played this tune in his trio for many years, and it was an excellent vehicle for his improvisational technique, particularly his ability to use his special "soft touch" to evoke unrivaled emotion and beauty from melody lines. It was also featured in his collaborations with vocalists, for instance Tony Bennett and Monica Zetterlund.
Very cool!
I never knew any of those details. Now I want to go back and listen to it again more intently.
That's great to hear, glad I could bring something new to the table 😊
6.01 -> "blueses". Is this a legit plural?
When asked what he calls the music on KOB, Miles said, "Moe's music." Moe = Bill Evans
Huh, that's really cool. Do you know where I can read up on that at all?
@@TimBeauBennett I will check my books and get back to you.
@@TimBeauBennett p. 173 of Szwed's bio has the quote, but he does not cite his source in the notes + Ashley Kahn's KOB book on 96-98 on Bill's authorship is quite good...
Awesome, thanks for looking into it! I'll get some reading done ✅
I have a couple of Miles Davis readers - collections of interviews and articles. When I have some time I will browse through them. At the moment Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets has me on an early Pink Floyd kick...
Before watching this video, and after quite a lot of listening to both Miles and Bill all through their careers, I had come to the same conclusion, that together they created "Kind of Blue." Of course, all jazz is significantly collaborative.
Kind of Blue was the album that got me started on my jazz journey. I remember the first time I heard So What played during a classmate's presentation in a music appreciation class in high school - it was simply sublime.
What’s the track playing at 6:00
your videos are so underrated its a crime
Thanks Chevrite, appreciate the kind words?
Can we get some more on joe henderson? 😊
I might be mistaken, but aren’t all of the Bright Size Life tunes in the Real Book?
If not all of them, lots of then. I assume that was because Pat was teaching at Berklee around the time it was written.
It's been a while since I made this video though, so I'm not sure what this was in response to. Lemme know if there's an error and I'll pin a comment with a correction 🥲🥲🥲
Nice video! ill share your channel with my jazz pals!!
Thanks! I promise there are new videos on the way, just been moving house/country 😑
Great musicians is what made this album great. If this so-called Bills music was made with a different lineup it wouldn't be as great.
Bill by Miles
The 1st printing of the real book has been discarded by most musicians now. Mainly because of the many mistakes in the chords and melodies. Blue in Green has the wrong first chord in the book. The song Desafinado had four bars missing and when it was corrected had the wrong chords. The mention of Blue in Green without the fact of the wrong chord. Puts in doubt the scholarship of the video for me. I also have been told by musicians who were alive and in the scene that Freddy the Freeloader was a real guy. He was the one who hipped Buddy Catlett that Louis Armstrong was looking for a bass played and that he should go for it. (They were in a New York bar.)
I started playing jazz piano in the early 60s while I was still in high school. Bill Evans became one of my heroes. The voicings of his chords are what struck me. What a genius. Thanks for sharing this. I've subscribed to your channel.
So, could say Leonard Bernstein's the main inspiration for Flamenco Sketches.
Very cool videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!!!
What a beautiful channel I have found today!!
Great video!
Read the liner notes to Spring Leaves please
I'd love to, but don't have the album in my physical collection - do you have a link to them online, or the quote you're referring to?
Awesome vid, Tim!
Cheers Jack - thanks for checking it out!
Blue in Green: MOST depressing jazz song ever recorded, yes or yes?
If you mean sublime, yes it is.
Depressing? Blue In Green is one of my favorite jazz songs of all time and I normally don't like slower ballots over up-tempo ones. Blue In Green is a beautiful song. I reiterate that I am a person who would call a lot of soft slow jazz songs depressing but Blue In Green is majestic in mystical and brings forth raw emotion.
@@ramsesstafford4640 I agree with yours and the previous poster's reply. But it also gives me a sad feeling - no disrespect to the song/musicians
@@taraortiz👍🏽 I understand exactly what you mean. I love that sad feeling that the song brings too.