Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue
THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ ARTS SOCIETY
CalJAS PRESENTS
HOUSE CONCERT
SUNDAY
June 12
Quotes About Kind of Blue
It’s not hyperbole to suggest that Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is regarded as one of the most important jazz records of all time
Kind of Blue’ is considered the beginning of the ‘modal jazz’ movement where conventional ‘hard-bop’ and its complex chord progressions were replaced with simple, scale-based structure
“Of course, it doesn’t hurt when you’re joined by some of the greatest musicians of all time:
- saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (legends in their own right)
- pianist Bill Evans (these represent his final recording sessions with Miles Davis)
- rhythm section Paul Chambers (bass) and Jimmy Cobb (drums)….”
“Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is the highest ranking jazz album (#12) in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time…..
“the best selling jazz album of all time….”
” Kind of Blue was an historical musical milestone”
“Kind of Blue is touted as the greatest work of jazz, hands down”
“Kind of Blue is as historic as it is sensational and timeless”
“Jazzy, amazingly well played, and a relaxing mood probably no album can beat;
Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue is nearly perfect…”
Kind of Blue is Miles’ magnum opus. His greatest production and standing against the best jazz albums ever recorded. Every member of this particular ensemble could be counted in the top 5 of their instrument category.
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue (1959) was such a ground-breaking recording that books have been written about it.
Luther Hughes and The Cannonball-Coltrane Project + 1
featuring
Kye Palmer-trumpet
Jeremy Siskind-piano
Glenn Cashman-tenor sax
Bruce Babad-alto sax
Luther Hughes-bass
Paul Kreibich-drums
This special presentation examines
Miles Davis’
KIND OF BLUE
the album that changed jazz
7:00-9:30
at the home of Dale and Sue Boatman
Rancho Cucamonga
***Seating will be limited to 30***
Suggested Donations
$20 non members
CalJAS MEMBERS
FREE
snack and drink donations to share are welcome
