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This is the one jazz record owned by people who don't listen to jazz, and with good reason. The band itself is extraordinary (proof of Miles Davis's masterful casting skills, if not of God's existence), listing John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley on saxophones, Bill Evans (or, on "Freddie Freeloader," Wynton Kelly) on piano, and the crack rhythm unit of Paul Chambers on bass and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Coltrane's astringency on tenor is counterpoised to Adderley's funky self on alto, with Davis moderating between them as Bill Evans conjures up a still lake of sound on which they walk. Meanwhile, the rhythm partnership of Cobb and Chambers is prepared to click off time until eternity. It was the key recording of what became modal jazz, a music free of the fixed harmonies and forms of pop songs. In Davis's men's hands it was a weightless music, but one that refused to fade into the background. In retrospect every note seems perfect, and each piece moves inexorably towards its destiny. --John Szwed
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It is hard to fault something so obviously influential and well put together, but than again it's also hard not to hear what this blueprint established in thousands of recordings to follow, becoming lightly numb to it structurally, despite much warmth in the chemistry. KOB rightfully stands as a sort of ideal sound in lightly swinging, classic Jazz, but must be used sporadically for the most resonant effect.
Timeless perfection
If you do not have this album..get it NOW. This is one of the high points of 20th century American Music-people 100 years from now will be listening to this music and place it next to composers like Mozart, Bach, etc.
Believe me..just get the CD, pop it in, sit back in a comfortable chair and listen..you will hear perfection.
Plus..the Cd is very inexpensive..for $8, even if you don't like it, it did not cost much.
Best Jazz CD of All Time
What a great CD! Not too many tracks however each track is very long. I listen to Miles Davis frequently and would recommend to anyone who loves jazz music.
This is where the bar is set.
I can think of no other recording that has the
beautiful feel of this start to finish. I really
like lots of jazz recordings but this one is the
very best. These musicians conjured up magic in
the studio. Sublime was discovered.
Who am I to judge?
Humble me: do I have the cred to proclaim this the best record ever made? Every kid in the band should own this one. Might put stars in their eyes.
