Art Kane’s legendary photograph A Great Day In Harlem is one of my favorite images; a single snapshot of jazz history. Often times, when I look over the faces of all those jazz greats who gathered on that August day in 1958, I wonder, “Hey! Where’s Miles Davis?” I was reminded of my curiosity after … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Art / Interviews / Media
The Miles Davis Online Interview: Padraic M. O’Reilly
I’m stumbling across the vast reaches of the ‘net looking for All Things Miles Davis and discover a wonderful Giclee Print of Miles Davis by artist Padraic M. O’Reilly. A writer, artist and all around creative guy, Padraic was kind enough to spend a few minutes chatting about the story and artistic process behind this … Continue reading »
Talkin Miles: Jimmy Cobb, Common & Walkin’
* The 50th anniversary of jazz’s best selling record was celebrated at the Hay festival with the surviving member of the group which made it — Jimmy Cobb. * Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine (1964) * Street art, Miles Davis style * Cold Blues reminds not to forget how awesome Walkin’ is. * Howard … Continue reading »
Miles Davis / In Pictures
Miles Davis / On eBay
Bad economy, whatever. I want this. Don’t tell me a highball glass wouldn’t look nice atop one of these bad boys. MILES DAVIS – Drink Coasters Continue reading »
The Eyes Have It
“This is the face of a sorcerer or a fallen angel. Miles Davis was of course, first and foremost, one of most influential iconoclasts of 20th century music, a ferocious talent who “didn’t take no shit off nobody” and always played his chosen tormented Dark Magus role to the hilt. “That baleful stare and gorgeous … Continue reading »
Talkin’ Miles: Movies & Art
* Sketches of Spain, now re-released * Now showing at the Santa Monica Musuem of Art, “Barkley L.Hendricks: Birth of the Cool, Paintings 1964-2007,” which assembles more than 50 works on canvas. (Title is a nice hat-tip to Miles Davis no doubt). * A broad look at music bio-pics that might be a good idea, … Continue reading »
Miles Davis, 2009
(This post also appears on St. Louis Jazz Notes) Eighteen years after his passing and a generation or two removed from when his songs were considered ‘popular music,’ Miles Davis’ place in our cultural and musical foundation remains secure. And in this wired age, the discovery and experience of Miles Davis, one of the most … Continue reading »
Miles Davis 2009
Eighteen years after his passing and a generation or two removed from when his songs were considered ‘popular music,’ Miles Davis’ place in our cultural and musical foundation remains secure. And in this wired age, the discovery and experience of Miles Davis, one of the most influential musicians in jazz history, is as immediate and … Continue reading »
Happy Birthday Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, & Composer (1926 – 1991) Continue reading »
Miles Davis / In Pictures
Miles Davis / In Pictures
Talkin’ Miles: 1959, KoB & A New T-Shirt
– Congrats to George Avakian. He’s been named one of the eight recipients of The National Endowment for the Arts’ 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Award — the nation’s highest honor in this distinctly American music. The eight recipients will each receive a $25,000 grant award and be publicly honored in an awards ceremony and concert … Continue reading »
Miles Davis Birthday Tribute In Chicago
Via Howard Reich at the Chicago Tribune: The spirit of Miles Davis will hover over the Velvet Lounge this holiday weekend, with musicians influenced by the iconic trumpeter playing potentially significant shows. * The main event will unfold on Monday, when pianist-composer Robert “Baabe” Irving III presides over an annual birthday tribute to Davis, who … Continue reading »
Miles Davis / In Pictures
Miles Davis and Steve McQueen – backstage at the Monterey Jazz festival, 1963. Cool. Continue reading »
