Miles Davis - The Musings Of Miles [Prestige 7007] This was the first 12-inch LP by Miles Davis and the rhythm section of this quartet is the nucleus of the group that later became known as Miles' First Great Quintet. [Wikipedia] Miles Davis – trumpet Red Garland – piano Oscar Pettiford – bass Philly Joe Jones – drums Recorded June 7, 1955 at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, NJ. [Prestige/DCC CD]
Definitely check out his work, most all of the ECM's are beautifully played and realized. He's a Tunisian Oud master that runs in "Jazz" circles with an amalgam of Arabic forms and Jazz aesthetic. Wonderful stuff, if you like that sort of thing. And if you don't, you'll likely find yourself liking this sort of thing. I'd recommend, well, can't choose. How about this:
So, fascinating leads to? I have the previous release but not this. Does Herbie's presence stand out? Snoop Dogs? This one is supposed to contain more "Jazz" sensibilities.
I don't know how to answer that except to say I really enjoy it and the contributors are probably responsible for part of that enjoyment. I haven't heard the earlier ones.
By coincidence Ray's Jazz had this playing while I was there last week - I had to take a look at the personnel because the playing intrigued me. The bass clarinet sounded very John-Surman-influenced. Might well have to pick this up as it sounded decent.
Shelly Manne and his Men: At The Manne Hole 2 Shelly: Drums Conte Candoli: Trumpet Richie Kamuca: Tenor Russ Freeman: Pano Chuck Berghofer: Bass Recorded at The Hole in Hollywood March 3-5 1961. I know, still stuck at The Hole.
Well, it's a pretty frenetic pastiche, as always, very cut and paste, so wondering if the contributors are even recognizable. Generally stomped-on with compression as well.
Well I never - I swear I didn't know that he'd played with Surman. Damn you - another artists to get into now!
Interesting to see the last two names there...and I've just noticed that he made an album with Garbarek the year before who's the one who I'm collecting right now. This is cost me some money I can see that...
first of all, i completely feel the same way. violins, jazz, and i usually aren't the best of friends. that being said, i think i was in the "right mood" when i listened yesterday as it really sat well with me. previously, i started it maybe three times and didn't find my ear responding to it at all. i very much enjoy his tone and approach to a composition. he seems to play what the framework of the composition calls for; usually nothing more (but on occasion you'll hear a surprise) and certainly nothing less. reading that the recording was his 'soundtrack to the american midwest' as well as seeing that photograph of him in a plain-like setting also prepared me. in short, i think it's the best of his solo recordings. don't let the presence of the violin put you off - i think it's there for pastoral coloring more than anything else and can be appreciated (or ignored) on its own terms. for me, it did bring a somewhat rural sensibility to the pieces its on. cheers, vapor!
He's got a fantastic discography eh? This got me realizing that I need to fill a few spaces myself. Misirlou loves company.
art blakey + the jazz messengers | the jazz messengers | columbia CK 65265 -- art blakey - drums doug watkins - bass horace silver - piano hank mobley - tenor donald byrd - trumpet -- recorded 6 april + 4 may, 1956 | columbia 30th street studio | new york --
Well thanks, ether, for your elaborate response! We are completely on the same page, so nothing much to add from my side. I was intrigued by the concept of the first Norwegians embarking for America. And yeah, as you already stated, keeping that in mind, I have to admitt, that the violin fits perfectly in the soundscape of this album. It was just my aversion for jazz violin that prevented me enjoying this as a whole in the first place. And I'm "afraid" that you are right... could really be his best album. For sure, it's his most mature (whatever THAT means?). In the end, I like demanding albums like this one. They grow on you, and maybe after years you find yourself listening to it and thinking..."That is a masterpiece!". This happened to me once with the following album. Ignored it for maybe 5 years and then... it clicked! (For me, one of the greatest ECM albums despite the involvement of an accordion ) Greetings. spinning now: Trygve Seim - Sangam (2004) CD, ECM 1797 - recorded 2002/04
