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Post by jazzhead on Feb 3, 2023 13:43:46 GMT
This was just recommended to me on YouTube. If you haven't watched it, then you should!
From the description:
“Six Jazz legends gather at the Catalina Jazz club to discuss the style and personality of Miles Davis. We filmed this as research for the 2015 film, Miles Ahead, but the conversation turned out to be so compelling, we decided to release it as a standalone documentary. In many ways, Miles Davis and his contribution to music are a reflection of the pendulum that was mid-20th century America. By definition, a pendulum is a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely- or more appropriately, a metronome. Prejudice, persecution, drug abuse, and relevancy weighed heavily on the black Jazz musician at the turn of the century. Miles Davis’ response…smash the metronome. In other words, find your own rhythm and do not seek freedom. Take it. Thirteen years after shooting this, we are pleased to present a fascinating glimpse into America’s one true art form - Jazz. While the conversation centers around Miles Davis, you get a rare insight into the genre through the eyes of six of its greatest practitioners.
Featuring: Marcus Miller Freddie Hubbard Jimmy Heath Ron Carter Roy Haynes James Moody”
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Post by bassman on Feb 3, 2023 20:20:16 GMT
Great stuff. When was it recorded? I wish Roy Haynes and James Moody had contributed a little more! I wouldn't have expected Freddie Hubbard to talk about Miles so respectfully and full of admiration. I mean, even in regard to instrumental technique. (It takes technique to create that SOUND.)
There is one instance around 34:00 when Roy quotes Miles playing "My Ship", singing Miles' notes in exactly the right key. Coincidence? Perfect pitch? Amazing!
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Post by jazzhead on Feb 3, 2023 20:37:59 GMT
June 1, 2008, bassman.
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Post by bassman on Feb 4, 2023 9:21:55 GMT
Thank you, jazzhead. It comes close to my guess. So Hubbard had only a few months more to live ...
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