The Making of Kind of Blue: Miles Davis by Eric Nisenson (softcover, mint)-image
The Making of Kind of Blue: Miles Davis by Eric Nisenson (softcover, mint)-image

The Making of Kind of Blue: Miles Davis by Eric Nisenson (softcover, mint)

$ 9.51

Country of Origin: United States, New York Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Narrative Type: Historical account Item Length: 8.5 in Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Biography and History Number of Pages: 256 height: 0.6 in MISCELLANEOUS.: Covers the 1950s New York music scene COLLECTIBLE: Yes, high demand for definitive jazz history texts Publication Year: 2001 REVIEWS: A definitive look at the highest-selling jazz record ever. INTENDED LEVEL: General Interest / Academic Topic: The 1959 recording sessions of Kind of Blue Item Weight: 11.7 Oz Literary Movement: New journalism Item Height: 0.6 in BINDING: Perfect bound paperback Features: Includes Discography and Black and White Photographs Item Width: 5.5 in Intended Audience: Adults, Music Historians, Jazz Enthusiasts PRINT DATE: 2001-09-22 Book Title: The Making of Kind of Blue: Miles Davis and His Masterpiece Author: Eric Nisenson Original Language: English Language: English INSTRUMENT: Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Bass, Drums LITTLE KNOWN: Detailed accounts of Bill Evans' influence Format: Trade Paperback Era: Late 20th Century Jazz Scholarship SUBJECT: Miles Davis, Modal Jazz, 1959 Studio Sessions RATING: 4.8 stars for unparalleled session access ENSEMBLE: Miles Davis Sextet COPYRIGHT: 2000-01-01 Edition: First St. Martin's Griffin Edition THEME: Creative genius and innovation width: 5.5 in Genre: Non-fiction / Music History

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The Making of Kind of Blue: Miles Davis by Eric Nisenson (softcover, mint). Eric Nisenson provides an intimate, blow-by-blow account of the creation of the most influential jazz album in history. Kind of Blue changed the musical landscape forever, moving away from complex bebop chords toward the open, atmospheric world of modal jazz. Eric Nisenson provides an intimate, blow-by-blow account of the creation of the most influential jazz album in history. Kind of Blue changed the musical landscape forever, moving away from complex bebop chords toward the open, atmospheric world of modal jazz. Nisenson dives deep into the studio at 30th Street, capturing the tension and the magic between Miles, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Cannonball Adderley. The book isn't just a dry history; it explains why the music sounds the way it does and how it reflected the social shifts of the late fifties. Whether you are a musician looking to understand the theory or a listener who simply loves the vibe of the record, this book provides the essential context for a masterpiece. It is a vivid portrait of a group of geniuses at the absolute peak of their powers. Keys: jazz, bebop, modal music, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, session history, trumpet, music theory, Columbia Records, improvisation, biography. Eric Nisenson was a prominent jazz critic and author of several acclaimed books, including 'Round About Midnight: A Portrait of Miles Davis. He was known for his deep personal connection to the jazz world and his ability to translate complex musical concepts into engaging prose for the general reader. Copies in excellent condition are scarce and command a premium over standard used copies. This price reflects the high demand for jazz scholarship in superior physical condition. The valuation aligns with investment-grade trends for music biographies that serve as primary reference materials for historians and performers alike.

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