The Miles Davis Companion: Four Decades of CommentaryThe Miles Davis Companion profiles the life and career of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. From '50s "cool" jazz to '70s jazz-rock fusion to '90s hip-hop, Davis was an innovative musician who always created new sounds and styles. Throughout his career, Davis attacked stereo-types and refused to kowtow to the musical (or popular) press. The Companion draws on profiles, interviews, liner notes, and original reviews of recordings to give a full picture of his work. It also includes essays on the impact of Davis's life and music, his controversial stance toward women and other musicians, and his transformation from jazz musician to cultural icon. |
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I liked the way they held the horn , the way they stood . I wanted to do that . ” ( It reminded me again of myself , a neophyte trumpet player imitating Davis in the ancient 1950's , a leather gig bag in my hand . ) ...
I liked the way they held the horn , the way they stood . I wanted to do that . ” ( It reminded me again of myself , a neophyte trumpet player imitating Davis in the ancient 1950's , a leather gig bag in my hand . ) ...
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A rhythm section of piano , bass and drums would support six horns : tuba at the bottom , then baritone saxophone , trombone and French horn in the middle , trumpet and alto saxophone at the top . Each horn had its own voice , separated ...
A rhythm section of piano , bass and drums would support six horns : tuba at the bottom , then baritone saxophone , trombone and French horn in the middle , trumpet and alto saxophone at the top . Each horn had its own voice , separated ...
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Well , I just gave up my feel for the horn . ... When a friend suggested that the horns be fixed , since they were in disrepair , Miles bristled and said , “ When I'm ready to play again , I'll fix them myself .
Well , I just gave up my feel for the horn . ... When a friend suggested that the horns be fixed , since they were in disrepair , Miles bristled and said , “ When I'm ready to play again , I'll fix them myself .
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