Miles Davis' Electric Period Late 60's - Early 70's

Trumpet Student · 07-21-2006, 11:47 AM

Wilmer, what do you think of this era in Davis' career? I'm interested in your thoughts (particularly) about "In a Silent Way", "Tribute to Jack Johnson" and "Bitches Brew". Thank you.

Jimi Michiel · 07-21-2006, 12:21 PM

Trumpet Student-

If you're interested in this stuff, check out Paul Tingen's book Miles Beyond, it's one of the best books on Miles out there and deals with exactly the period you're talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/082...767909?ie=UTF8

-Jimi

TrentAustin · 07-21-2006, 12:43 PM

I'm doing an all Miles concert on Thursday and really have started to dig deep in the electric stuff. Contrary to the "traditionalist" view of some jazz trumpeters I feel EVERYTHING Miles played is gold.

Dig this!
-T

wiseone2 · 07-21-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpet Student

Wilmer, what do you think of this era in Davis' career? I'm interested in your thoughts (particularly) about "In a Silent Way", "Tribute to Jack Johnson" and "Bitches Brew". Thank you.

Miles plays his rear end off on these records. My buddy Joe Zawinul and the rest of the rhythm section play like they are possessed.
Great stuff from the "Prince of Darkness."
Wilmer

pangaea · 07-21-2006, 01:04 PM

and the music just keeps getting better, until Miles' retirement in 1975. On the Corner, Pangaea, and Agharta are 3 of the heaviest recordings ever made, in my opinion. Possessed indeed...

Jimi Michiel · 07-21-2006, 03:54 PM

A very interesting comparison is the two "Jack Johnson" albums made by Miles and Wynton. Miles did his for a "blaxpotation" film while Wynton's was for a Ken Burns documentary. Both are excellent. More than his trumpet playing, Wynton's composing and arranging really stand out on his Jack Johnson CD.

-Jimi

wiseone2 · 07-21-2006, 04:20 PM

Miles score was also for a documentary, I don't know if the film ever made it to the light of day.
Wilmer

Joe DiMonte · 07-24-2006, 10:05 PM

[quote="TrentAustin"]I'm doing an all Miles concert on Thursday and really have started to dig deep in the electric stuff. Contrary to the "traditionalist" view of some jazz trumpeters I feel EVERYTHING Miles played is gold.

Don't forget that most of those traditionalists are consumers .
A few months ago I picked up a CD where the player (trumpeter) added
a turntable (vinyl record spinner) player into the band.

Joe DiMonte · 07-24-2006, 10:13 PM

Wilmer, what do you think of this era in Davis' career? I'm interested in your thoughts (particularly) about "In a Silent Way", "Tribute to Jack Johnson" and "Bitches Brew". Thank you.

Miles plays his rear end off on these records. My buddy Joe Zawinul and the rest of the rhythm section play like they are possessed.
Great stuff from the "Prince of Darkness."
Wilmer

A few weeks ago a Wise man asked which came first: " The chicken or the egg ?" - Many have credited Miles for the electric era when Joe Zawinul pre-dated him in this arena.

trpt2345 · 07-24-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpet Student

Wilmer, what do you think of this era in Davis' career? I'm interested in your thoughts (particularly) about "In a Silent Way", "Tribute to Jack Johnson" and "Bitches Brew". Thank you.

Miles plays his rear end off on these records. My buddy Joe Zawinul and the rest of the rhythm section play like they are possessed.
Great stuff from the "Prince of Darkness."
Wilmer

Wilmer, didn't you play some pic stuff on a Weather Report record? I Sing the Body Electric? I seem to remember something, Unknown Soldier or Second Sunday In August or one of those tracks.

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Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,748	Trumpet Student- If you're interested in this stuff, check out Paul Tingen's book Miles Beyond, it's one of the best books on Miles out there and deals with exactly the period you're talking about. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/082...767909?ie=UTF8 -Jimi __________________

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TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,598	I'm doing an all Miles concert on Thursday and really have started to dig deep in the electric stuff. Contrary to the "traditionalist" view of some jazz trumpeters I feel EVERYTHING Miles played is gold. Dig this! -T __________________ Trent Austin lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com

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Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,748	A very interesting comparison is the two "Jack Johnson" albums made by Miles and Wynton. Miles did his for a "blaxpotation" film while Wynton's was for a Ken Burns documentary. Both are excellent. More than his trumpet playing, Wynton's composing and arranging really stand out on his Jack Johnson CD. -Jimi __________________

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wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,366	Miles score was also for a documentary, I don't know if the film ever made it to the light of day. Wilmer __________________ Be sure Brain is engaged before putting Mouthpiece in gear. S.Suark 1951

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pangaea Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 88	and the music just keeps getting better, until Miles' retirement in 1975. On the Corner, Pangaea, and Agharta are 3 of the heaviest recordings ever made, in my opinion. Possessed indeed...

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Joe DiMonte Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Posts: 614	[quote="TrentAustin"]I'm doing an all Miles concert on Thursday and really have started to dig deep in the electric stuff. Contrary to the "traditionalist" view of some jazz trumpeters I feel EVERYTHING Miles played is gold. Don't forget that most of those traditionalists are consumers . A few months ago I picked up a CD where the player (trumpeter) added a turntable (vinyl record spinner) player into the band. __________________ "Clark Terry - C.T.,as his friends call him,is not only a master of the trumpet and flugelhorn,but a master musician and a leader to the manor born." - Dan Morgenstern.

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Joe DiMonte Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Posts: 614	Re: Miles Davis' Electric Period Late 60's - Early 70's Wilmer, what do you think of this era in Davis' career? I'm interested in your thoughts (particularly) about "In a Silent Way", "Tribute to Jack Johnson" and "Bitches Brew". Thank you. Miles plays his rear end off on these records. My buddy Joe Zawinul and the rest of the rhythm section play like they are possessed. Great stuff from the "Prince of Darkness." Wilmer A few weeks ago a Wise man asked which came first: " The chicken or the egg ?" - Many have credited Miles for the electric era when Joe Zawinul pre-dated him in this arena. __________________ "Clark Terry - C.T.,as his friends call him,is not only a master of the trumpet and flugelhorn,but a master musician and a leader to the manor born." - Dan Morgenstern.

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