I am currently delving deep into the music of Miles Davis..Showcasing my collection of his catalogue on vinyl and CD and talking about my journey. Check it out.
All the Miles Davis album with Hetbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, the so called second great quintet , are worthwhile. And don't forget to check out Miles in the sky. If you like Jack Johnson, you'll probably love this album too
Nice collection of Miles Davis ! I started getting into the genre about 3 years ago so I’m still a newbie to jazz I’m buying a lot of jazz by different artists and really enjoying the music and finding out what I like and what I don’t! Really love Miles work that I have
Hey Glen. Jazz is a massive rabbit hole, but of course one would always find Miles in it. My journey to jazz started when I got into the Stones. For a rock drummer, I was amazed at how Charlie held his left stick. Learned of his love and back ground in jazz and off I went. Thanks for showing and sharing your Miles trip.
I don't remember when i first heard about Miles Davis, but my parents were into the white big band swing music, Glen Miller, etc, but my dad knew about Miles. I forget if they had any Miles albums. The 4 CD The Columbia Years, 1955-85, was my first Miles Davis purchase, with thanks to the independent record (CD only) I bought it from. They had a promo copy that I sampled, so i bought it. Another Miles album, Sketches Of Spain, came to me via the Grateful Dead and tape/CD-R traders. Yes, the GD incorporated some of the Miles album into their 2nd set jams.
I got into Miles in the late 90s. I was a student at university and didn't have a lot of money. Jazz albums were cheap. Sometimes, you could pick up 3 to 4 CDs for 10 German Marks (pre Euro time). Perfekt for me, and I ended up buying quite a few of Miles albums. Fun time.
@GlenKellawayfromthebasement I gravitate mainly towards the early Columbia years, with Trane, Adderley, Red Garland, Bill Evans, etc. The later stuff, with Corea, Zawinul, Hancock, Shorter, McLaughlin can get a bit hard to listen to if you are not in the right mood. Don't know much about the Prestige/Blue Note years.
Like you, Glen, it took me a long time to get into and appreciate jazz. Probably not until around 2000. It seems so strange to me now. I mean, my favourite music has always been with artists/bands that are improvisational. The Allman Brothers came about in large part via Jaimoe introducing the band to Miles and Coltraine etc. Great video.
@GlenKellawayfromthebasement From my understanding, the original mono master no longer exists, so they essentially had to recreate it using the stems. The guys on the Steve Hoffman forum liked it, so it must be pretty faithful 😂 they're a tough crowd
I also started with "Kind Of Blue". Then I got John Coltrane's "Giant Steps". And that album resonated more with me. I prefer John Coltrane to Miles Davis. But, I got a lot of Miles' catalog as well. And of course, both appear on some Miles Davis albums. John Coltrane reminds me more of Jimi Hendrix. So, I like his playing more. I think Miles' "Jack Johnson" jazz/ rock fusion album is his best album. At least, that's the album I play the most.
If I were to tell the truth it is still a bit difficult for me to listen to Jazz, but I am slowly and slowly liking it more and more. Kind of Blue is a great album though.
I make a point of staying away from those European compilations ... which take advantage of a loophole in European copyright laws ... first because they're not "official" and also because the cd's are not taken from the master tapes but are merely "copies".
Good stuff!!
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Love Miles! Great collection, my friend!
Thanks Chris..
All the Miles Davis album with Hetbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, the so called second great quintet , are worthwhile. And don't forget to check out Miles in the sky. If you like Jack Johnson, you'll probably love this album too
Nice collection of Miles Davis ! I started getting into the genre about 3 years ago so I’m still a newbie to jazz I’m buying a lot of jazz by different artists and really enjoying the music and finding out what I like and what I don’t! Really love Miles work that I have
That is awesome Dave..it can be overwhelming..
Hey Glen. Jazz is a massive rabbit hole, but of course one would always find Miles in it. My journey to jazz started when I got into the Stones. For a rock drummer, I was amazed at how Charlie held his left stick. Learned of his love and back ground in jazz and off I went. Thanks for showing and sharing your Miles trip.
Interesting the Stones perked your interest..Blues and jazz are cousins and Charlie was a jazz drummer..makes a lot of sense..
I don't remember when i first heard about Miles Davis, but my parents were into the white big band swing music, Glen Miller, etc, but my dad knew about Miles. I forget if they had any Miles albums.
The 4 CD The Columbia Years, 1955-85, was my first Miles Davis purchase, with thanks to the independent record (CD only) I bought it from. They had a promo copy that I sampled, so i bought it. Another Miles album, Sketches Of Spain, came to me via the Grateful Dead and tape/CD-R traders. Yes, the GD incorporated some of the Miles album into their 2nd set jams.
Cool with the Dead connection..
I got into Miles in the late 90s. I was a student at university and didn't have a lot of money. Jazz albums were cheap. Sometimes, you could pick up 3 to 4 CDs for 10 German Marks (pre Euro time). Perfekt for me, and I ended up buying quite a few of Miles albums. Fun time.
That is cool..looks like we both started around the same time..do you have a favourite album?
@GlenKellawayfromthebasement I gravitate mainly towards the early Columbia years, with Trane, Adderley, Red Garland, Bill Evans, etc. The later stuff, with Corea, Zawinul, Hancock, Shorter, McLaughlin can get a bit hard to listen to if you are not in the right mood. Don't know much about the Prestige/Blue Note years.
Like you, Glen, it took me a long time to get into and appreciate jazz. Probably not until around 2000. It seems so strange to me now. I mean, my favourite music has always been with artists/bands that are improvisational. The Allman Brothers came about in large part via Jaimoe introducing the band to Miles and Coltraine etc. Great video.
We think the same Dennis..
I'm slowly getting into Miles Davis. Being a mono junkie, I just bought the 2013 pressing of Kind of Blue and it sounds awesome.
Interesting..I would like to hear that mono..
@GlenKellawayfromthebasement From my understanding, the original mono master no longer exists, so they essentially had to recreate it using the stems. The guys on the Steve Hoffman forum liked it, so it must be pretty faithful 😂 they're a tough crowd
@@nicholasperl lol..they can be brutal..
I also started with "Kind Of Blue". Then I got John Coltrane's "Giant Steps". And that album resonated more with me. I prefer John Coltrane to Miles Davis. But, I got a lot of Miles' catalog as well. And of course, both appear on some Miles Davis albums. John Coltrane reminds me more of Jimi Hendrix. So, I like his playing more. I think Miles' "Jack Johnson" jazz/ rock fusion album is his best album. At least, that's the album I play the most.
Coltrane took me a long time but love him now..you are right about Jack Johnson..
If I were to tell the truth it is still a bit difficult for me to listen to Jazz, but I am slowly and slowly liking it more and more. Kind of Blue is a great album though.
I get it..
I make a point of staying away from those European compilations ... which take advantage of a loophole in European copyright laws ... first because they're not "official" and also because the cd's are not taken from the master tapes but are merely "copies".
Never thought of that..I got it for the short term until I can find all the albums..