Miles Davis and His Parisian Love Affair
March 28, 2015 | Posted in JAZZ | By Jason Sositko
Miles’ first trip to Paris Yes, it is true, Miles Davis did indeed have a love affair with Paris France. Miles Said: ” It changed the way I looked at things forever, Paris was where I noticed, that not all
The Electric Jazz Rock and Funk of Miles Davis 1969-1975
March 26, 2015 | Posted in JAZZ, ROCK | By Jason Sositko
Experimental rock, funk, and a bit of Jazz The electric music of Miles Davis, a style of music that would form almost his entire discography from 1969 until his death at age 65 in 1991. Typically the music Miles recorded
Four Classic Albums in Two Days: Creating History With the Miles Davis Quintet 1956
March 25, 2015 | Posted in JAZZ | By Jason Sositko
The first classic quintet The two recording sessions from May 11, and Oct. 26, 1956 from Miles Davis that produced Cookin’ Relaxin’ Steamin’ and Workin’ are widely considered the 2 greatest sessions in jazz history. The fact it turned out
The 3 Most Important Miles Davis Albums For the Contemporary Musician
March 4, 2015 | Posted in JAZZ, PROGRESSIVE ROCK | By Jason Sositko
Miles brought many diverse genres together Here in the 21st Century world music is king, all types of sounds are emanating from diverse parts of the globe, they are finding their way into every contemporary music imaginable. Miles Davis used
Underrated Jazz Trumpeter Woody Shaw’s Blackstone Legacy
October 25, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ, MUSIC | By Jason Sositko
Woody Shaw: One of the last great Trumpet Innovators Woody Shaw’s Blackstone Legacy is thought to be the trumpeters answer to Miles Davis and his Jazz Rock masterpiece Bitches Brew. That comparison has always baffled me, other than the use
Whatever Happened to Tenor Saxophonist Tyrone Washington?
October 25, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ | By Jason Sositko
What might have been for jazz Dec. 29, 1967 is a date that could have marked the beginning of legendary jazz career. Instead, the one recording as a leader for Blue Note Records from Tyrone Washington, was his only one
Artistry in Rhythm: A Must Have Stan Kenton DVD
October 24, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ, MUSIC, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC | By Jason Sositko
Are you in the cult of Stan Kenton? Stan Kenton is one of those modern jazz legends whose importance is gauged equally by those who champion his art, and those who deride it. Many critics point to his bombast, or
Don Ellis Electric Heart DVD 2014: A Must Have Document of Musical Genius
October 17, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC | By Jason Sositko
Underrated Big Band Leader and Film Score Composer Donald Johnson Ellis was one of the most underrated musicians of the 20th Century. Don unfortunately passed away at the age of 44 during the year 1978. His early death more than
A Love Supreme: An Unlikely Platinum Jazz Record From John Coltrane
October 14, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ, MUSIC | By Jason Sositko
A Love Supreme is not smooth jazz Did you know A Love Supreme from John Coltrane is the second best-selling modern jazz record of all time? Only Kind of Blue from Miles Davis has sold more. A Love Supreme released
Gil Evans Orchestrates the Music of Jimi Hendrix
May 20, 2014 | Posted in JAZZ, ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, ROCK | By Jason Sositko
Jazz lore tells it, that in 1969, before Jimi Hendrix met his demise, he had discussed a collaboration with the jazz arranger Gil Evans and jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. Believe it or not, Jimi even discussed bringing Paul McCartney into
