'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
Yes, it'd be my first jazz album. I've never really went into jazz before, but I've always heard a lot about how great this album is, so I thought maybe I should try it out
Pick up Charles Mingus's "The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady" instead.
Or better still, pick up both, since they are both essential masterpieces.
I prefer ALS though.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis is a very easy album to love. not that a love supreme is not mind you. With Kind of Blue you do get to hear John Coltrane and Miles Davis playing off of each other which as you can imagine is all sorts of cool
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A Love Supreme is my favorite jazz album of all time. It's one of my all time favorite records, period. Coltrane's playing is amazing on it, but so is Elvin Jones'. The album is the sound of one of the greatest bands of all time just going for it over a 4 note groove. Simple concept, amazing result.
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis is a very easy album to love. not that a love supreme is not mind you. With Kind of Blue you do get to hear John Coltrane and Miles Davis playing off of each other which as you can imagine is all sorts of cool
I agree with this. 'Kind of Blue' is an easier listen to then 'Love Supreme' as well so if this is your first stop in Jazzville i'd recommend 'Kind of Blue'.
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It is a very good album. It is thought of as one of the best by one of the best for a reason.
Is this your first Jazz album?
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I prefer ALS though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrK7564Egs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbqtA98eg9U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeACfmYhRU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VehdVl3Ojw
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Asheville 04
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Seattle 18
Nashville 22
Ohana Festival 24 x2
I agree with this. 'Kind of Blue' is an easier listen to then 'Love Supreme' as well so if this is your first stop in Jazzville i'd recommend 'Kind of Blue'.
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