Miles Dewey Davis III
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Miles Davis' career spanned 50 years. He was the archetypal figure representing the jazz genre. For those that
love him, this is the place to be..
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Davis
Location: Universal
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Latest Activity: Jul 11, 2010
Oh..How I Love Miles!
Click To Play Seven Steps to Heaven is an album recorded in 1963 by Miles Davis. On the 16th and 17th of April, a quintet comprising Davis, George Coleman, Victor Feldman, Ron Carter and Frank Butler recorded all six tunes plus "Summer Night", for an album to be titled So Near, So Far. A month later, Davis re-recorded three of the tunes (tracks 2, 4 & 6) with a new quintet, replacing Feldman with Herbie Hancock and Butler with Tony Williams. The new rhythm section of Hancock, Carter and Williams would form the nucleus of Davis's working band for the next five years. This is the last of Davis's studio albums which relies substantially on standard tunes - once Wayne Shorter joined the quintet in 1964, tunes on studio recordings were almost always composed by members of the group.
By early 1963, Miles Davis was still casting for a new band and this recording accurately reflects Miles' search for his "new sound." Seven Steps to Heaven is the product of two separate sessions recorded during this transition. Davis already had bass player Ron Carter on board. After pianist Victor Feldman, who played on half the set, declined the job Davis enlisted the young Herbie Hancock to fill the seat. The even younger Tony Williams, just seventeen, joined on drums for the second round of sessions. Finally, tenor saxophonist George Coleman, though included on this entire recording, would eventually be replaced in the quintet by Wayne Shorter (after the arrival and depature of Sam Rivers in 1964), completing one of the most important quintets in jazz history. For a project borne out of transition, this is a very strong album that moves along seamlessly. More than forty years on, the title track remains intoxicatingly fresh. - David Greenberger
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JAZZMASTER::MILES DAVIS
Started by Edie Antoinette. Last reply by Edie Antoinette Jan 26, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Edie Antoinette on January 20, 2010 at 6:15pm
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Bert, when you get here--don't forget the other bio I did on Miles. *see above* JAZZMASTER::MILES DAVIS Enjoy...
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Comment by TJ on January 20, 2010 at 10:34am
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Dianna, I love this room too. Enjoy.
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Hey Suggah! I'm glad you're here. It does my heart good ♥ Welcome to the Group!
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Comment by Dianna L. Whitt Neu on January 20, 2010 at 10:00am
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I am going to wrap myself in this music for a few days..it soothes my soul, and quiets my mind..Thank you my lovely sister for this....
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We've missed you too TJ and it's real good to see you. Welcome back!
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Edie, I have sure missed this site. Been traveling on business. I hope all is well with you and the OOTP Family. ~tj
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Welcome to the group Bert!!
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Welcome Back Saint! I was just wondering how you were. Thanks for checking in too...
Hard work?? I need such slavery, shoot! LOL
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Comment by Saint on January 19, 2009 at 10:57pm
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Cruising is hard work...LOL...back in town. Will be catching up. I see you are still at it. Peace, Saint
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Yes, that Roxio is a great thing. Hurry back!
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