Kind of blue : the making of the Miles Davis masterpiece / Ashley Kahn ; foreword by Jimmy Cobb.
| Author/creator | Kahn, Ashley |
| Other author | Cobb, Jimmy. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Cambridge, MA] : Da Capo Press, ©2007. |
| Description | 230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Birth of the tone: Miles 1949-1955 -- The quintet, The sextet, And the rise of modal jazz -- First session -- Second session -- Selling blue -- The legacy of blue. |
| Subject | In 1959, Miles Davis assembled his famed sextet-John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb-and in only two impromptu sessions created a masterpiece of modal jazz music. Ashley Kahn takes us into the studio and gives us the opportunity to witness the creation of Kind of blue, an album beloved by jazz musicians, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike. |
| General note | With a new afterword by the author. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 212-213. |
| ISBN | 9780306815584 |
| ISBN | 0306815583 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML419.D39 K3 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |