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Miles Davis Plays Classic Ballads

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Finally found the perfect Miles. For driving through NY on a slow, cold, rainy evening. Mellow indeed.

This collection is exactly what it purports to be. Miles, Trane, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans play Classic Ballads. The eight minute rendition of Bye Bye Blackbird is worth the price of the disc in itself but it is followed immediately by a superb rendering of Old Folks.

This stuff is not altogether "cool". It sure ain't Bop and it precedes "fusion" but these musicians can do it all and two of Miles' own compositions, Circle & Blue in Green are included.

Stella & Thought About You are Miles standards. What more do you want on one disc from one of the greatest jazz groups of all time. The copy I found doesn't even have liner notes but it does point out that there is forty-eight minutes of music enclosed. Buy this gem before it disappears.

If you are Just Getting Into Miles Davis's Music this is a Good Start as any.These Songs have Been Featured elsewhere but are all on this Disc for a Solid Price.Hearing His Music&Rich Tone is a Must for Any Lover OF Quality Music From A Genius.

One of many Miles cds dedicated to his ballad playing, this one is a nice example of Miles at his lyrical best. Highlights include "Circle," (from "Miles Smiles") "Old Folks," (from "Someday My Prince Will Come") and the sombre "Blue In Green." (from "Kind of Blue").

A nice cross section of Miles at various points in his career and a good introduction to his lyrical mastery.

For the Miles lover, this CD is a must. It is very mellow, perfect for romance! I highly recommend this CD to anyone who likes jazz.

Many who are tuning in to jazz for the first time hear about Miles Davis and are interested in his music. It is easy to suggest a seminal work, right? "Bitches Brew" is the start of fusion, but is it a starting point on Miles' career? "Birth of the Cool?" Better, but it doesn't catch Miles at his performing best.

Nor does this CD. But for those on a tight budget or who want to dip their toes into the sea of jazz legends, this is a fine buy. It covers songs originally on "Kind of Blue" and other standards based albums, gleaning a short look at some of the best of Davis' style. Look for it at discount racks and cutout bins near you.

Miles' ballads can be listen to over and over with out tiring.