Live at the Newport Jazz Festival 1958 & 1963

Artist: Miles Davis , and Thelonious Monk
Label: Sony
Category: Music

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Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2

UPC: 074645358529
EAN: 0074645358529
ASIN: B00000292O

Release Date: 1994-07-19

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"All that jazz"

Tracks:

Introduction - Miles Davis
Ah-Leu-Cha - Miles Davis
Straight, No Chaser - Miles Davis
Fran-Dance - Miles Davis
Two Bass Hit - Miles Davis
Bye Bye Blackbird - Miles Davis
The Theme - Miles Davis

Tracks:

Introduction - Thelonious Monk
Criss-Cross - Thelonious Monk
Light Blue - Thelonious Monk
Nutty - Thelonious Monk
Blue Monk - Thelonious Monk
Epistrophy - Thelonious Monk

Customer Reviews:

Miles outdoes Monk!.......2005-11-20

Great CD, the other reviewers have already said why. But what's most interesting is that Miles does, at least in my opinion, a superior version of "Straight, No Chaser" to Monk's studio version. This is a very solid live CD that I would confidently suggest to any fan of jazz.

Two Giants.......2000-03-15

This CD is masterful. A wonderful opportunity for those who already know Miles and Monk to hear more of the kind of sound you love. Two giants at their best in a live recording. If you are unfamiliar with the music of these two greats, this CD is a fantastic introduction to their sound. One word of caution, however, though this is a great CD recording of Miles and Monk together, it is by no means the last word, or note, on the kind of music the artists are, or were, capable of. This CD only demonstrates a tiny facet of the broad repertoires of Miles and Monk. In fact, I wouldn't even say that the CD is typical, if there is such a thing when speaking of these two, of their sound. For a great CD which will give the listener the essence of Thelonius Monk, stripped down to his essentials, listen to Solo Monk. This is Monk's solo album, consisting of songs chosen by the artist, each selection recorded in rarely more than one take. For the essence of Miles, listen to Kind of Blue. This CD also was recorded in rarely more than one take per song, with no rehearsals--incredible when one realizes that Miles brought in one composition each morning of the recording session and presented it on the spot to the tremendous ensemble gathered together.

A word of criticism about the CD that has nothing to do with the musicians: The CD is nothing, and inferior, when compared to the original LP (That's another word for a vinyl disc for those of you who are too young to know. But if you are to oung to have known that and yet interested in this CD, you are an unusual music lover, indeed.). If you are ever fortunate enough to listen to the original LP you will know what I mean.

Enjoy

Great Music.......2000-03-05

this two disc-set is a must have.two Musical Pioneers and Genius is on display here.each Artist plays a Incredible set with their Band.I wish the Two could have gotten down together the way Monk&ColTrane did.but this is still some of the finest Jazz ever Recorded by two Musical Giants in any Form or Style of Music.

Great Live Jazz.......1999-12-30

I reccomend this two cd set to any Jazz fan. It features some great live music from the '58 and '63 Newport Jazz festivals. Miles plays with his first sextet, and is in top form for this great performance. Monk plays with his quartet featuring Charlie Rouse, and on the second half of the Monk cd, Pee Wee Russell is featured, which provides for some great musical interplay between two of Jazz's greatest musicians. I highly reccomend this cd to any Jazz fan who is looking for great live music.

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