Classic used the original master tapes and cut the album using their all analogue and tube amplified mastering process; allowing every conceivable detail and nuance from the original recording to be translated to this pressing.
MILE DAVIS
KIND OF BLUE
August 17, 1959–Columbia CS 8163, original 6 eye stereo vinyl L$70
CONDITION 9.8/10
VERY CLOSE TO BRAND NEW,REALLY MINT
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Miles Davis "Kind Of Blue"1959 Columbia Records CS 8163StereoColumbia Six Eye
-- Black Rim with White Text
1. So What Miles Davis 9:22
2. Freddie Freeloader Miles Davis 9:46
3. Blue in Green Miles Davis and Bill Evans 5:37
4. All Blues Miles Davis 11:33
5. Flamenco Sketches Miles Davis and Bill Evans 9:26
Miles Davis, Kind of Blue is an album that towers above its peers, a record generally considered as the definitive jazz album, a universally acknowledged standard of excellence. It lures listeners in with the slow, luxurious bassline and gentle piano chords of "So What." From that moment on, the record never really changes pace -- each tune has a similar relaxed feel, as the music flows easily. Yet Kind of Blue is more than easy listening. It's the pinnacle of modal jazz -- tonality and solos build from the overall key, not chord changes, giving the music a subtly shifting quality. All of this doesn't quite explain why seasoned jazz fans return to this record even after they've memorized every nuance.
They return because this is an exceptional band -- Miles, Coltrane, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb -- one of the greatest in history, playing at the peak of its power. Kind of Blue was recorded in two sessions at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio in New York City, on March 2 for the tracks "So What", "Freddie Freeloader", and "Blue in Green", composing side one of the original LP, and April 22 for the tracks "Flamenco Sketches", "All Blues", making up side two. Production was handled by Teo Macero, who had produced Davis' previous two LP's, and Irving Townsend.As was Miles Davis' penchant, he called for almost no rehearsal and the musicians had little idea what they were to record; as described in the original liner notes by pianist Bill Evans, the band had only received sketches of scales and melody lines to improvise and go on from Davis.
Once the musicians were assembled, Davis gave brief instructions for each piece and then set to taping the sextet in studio. While the results were impressive with so little preparation.
Miles Davis – trumpet, leader Julian "Cannonball" Adderley – alto saxophone, except on "Blue in Green" John Coltrane – tenor saxophone Wynton Kelly – piano, only on "Freddie Freeloader" Bill Evans – piano on all, except "Freddie Freeloader", liner notes Paul Chambers – bass Jimmy Cobb – drums The following are articles written by "Fox Music" on and about our favorite subject "Vinyl Records".
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