The making of Kind of blue : Miles Davis and his masterpiece / by Eric Nisenson.

Author/creator Nisenson, Eric
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoNew York : St. Martin's Press, 2000.
Descriptionxv, 236 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents End of an era -- Miles's mode, part one -- Miles's mode, part two -- The Lydian odyssey of George Russell -- Trane's passionate journey -- The lonely road of Bill Evans -- Cannonball's run -- The sessions -- Blue's legacy -- So what?
Abstract This is a researched examination of how this masterpiece was born. Recorded with pianist Bill Evans, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, composer/theorist George Russell and Miles himself, the album represented a fortuitous conflation of some of the real giants of the jazz world, at a time when they were at the top of their musical game. The result was a recording that would forever change the face of American music. Through extensive interviews and access to rare recordings, Eric Nisenson has pieced together the whole story of this miraculous session, laying bare the genius of Miles Davis, other musicians, and the heart of jazz itself.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index.
LCCN 00044170
ISBN0312266170

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML419.D39 N58 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold