Articles related to "Miles Davis"

Miles Davis was a genius in jazz, but his addiction to heroin nearly killed him. The influence of Sugar Ray Robinson saved his life.

The music of Miles Davis encapsulated the many sides of his prodigious talent with that familiar provocative "Me-ness" that always identified his work instantly.

Director Louis Malle and Jazz legend Miles Davis came together for the creation of Elevator To The Gallows, a film noir classic on par with the best American noir.

If there is one musician within the jazz genre that any fan should know, it's Miles Davis. Very few other musicians have so influenced a single genre and multiple genres

Miles Davis recorded many masterpieces aside from Kind of Blue. However, it remains as the largest selling jazz album of all time.

Some of the finest modern jazz to come out of Britain in the 60s was created by tenor saxophonist Don Rendell and trumpeter Ian Carr - jazz that is still vibrant today.

One of the biggest selling jazz albums of all time, 'Head Hunters' challenged musical boundaries, and produced jazz-funk classic 'Chameleon'.

Chick Corea and John Mclaughlin first met while working for Miles Davis, years later they are back with a new CD that continues the vision of Miles 70's fusion years.

A sax man who played with everyone who was anyone during jazz's golden age discusses playing styles and contemporaries Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Giliepie.

Mahavishnu Orchestra had achieved notice with their debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame, and followed the record with an intense, successful and extensive tour cycle.

Sometime in the late sixties one of the most important and innovative labels in the world of jazz recordings was allowed to go silent.

After reinventing their sound in 1999 with The Soft Bulletin, the Flaming Lips are again at a crossroads on their 12th album, their 3rd this decade.

Keith Jarrett's improvisational feats on the piano have taken on a new form, and his new recording, Testament: Paris/London, is abundant proof that it works.

It was 50 years ago today that Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and others taught jazz musicians a whole new way to play.

Black music has always had a monumental impact on world culture. Gospel, blues, jazz, rock, soul, reggae and now hip-hop, have all had their origins in black culture.

Miles From India is a brilliant project that combines the genius of Miles' art and vision with the craft and technology of today's present studio wizards and musicians.

Saxophonist John Coltrane played with Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and others. He backed up Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis on the album Kind of Blue.

After their debut album, Sink or Swim, many were tipping The Gaslight Anthem for greatness. Now they return with their second album, The '59 Sound.

For fans of classic jazz music in Chicago, the choices for listening to their favorite music is rather limited. Recently, the choices are online or in the suburbs.

For two weeks each summer, the Montreux Jazz Festival welcomes artists and groups from around the world and from a variety of musical backgrounds.

With A Brand New CD Metamorphosen on the Jazz Charts. Branford Marsalis embarks on A Summer tours with a stop right here at the 2009 Toronto Jazz Festival.

Jazz music festivals are held around the year in all parts of the world. The festivals bring alive the moving, entertaining and empowering songs played on the radio.

Honoring the best in the classical music field, the 2010 Léonie Sonning Music Prize was awarded to the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli.

With a troubled economy, rising gas prices, sluggish home sales, and increased layoffs, it's not surprising that more employees are experiencing depression at work.

Hong Kong's first International Jazz Festival takes place from November 16-22, 2008 at venues across the city.

Heart-in-throat vocals and blue collar vibes from the Jersey Shore...

It seems like Roy Haynes has been around forever, maybe he has. He was there at the beginning of Bop and worked with innovators like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.

Old city charm, fun nightlife, music and tulip festivals, live jazz and urban cool on hip Lark Street make New York's state capital, Albany NY, a great place to visit.

A great resource for new and veteran writers to sharpen their basic tools and sense of style.

Chicago Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 years of harmonious music August 28-31, 2008. The four day event opens at Millennium Park and is followed by three days at Grant Park.

When spring comes, thoughts not only turn to love, but also to cleaning closets, or, symbolically, fresh starts, and purging can be easier with some simple guidelines.

DeJohnette, Frisell and Harris delivered a fantastic set of music in support of DeJohnette's latest album, "The Elephant Sleeps, But Still Remembers."

Jamming together for the first time Miller, Petrucciani and friends quickly etched out a performance that would stay in that Paris audiences' memory for a long time.

The Gemini Man is born between May 21 and June 21. Their symbol is the twins and their ruling planet is Mercury.

Despite his reputation as the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron's 'Winter In America', is a soulful record, highlighting his rich voice and Brian Jackson's musicianship.

Thought political events doesn't usually inspire images of your favorite rapper. That could change soon as some of the game's biggest names are set to perform at the DNC.

In European and American history there are many interesting periods which could set the scene for a biography.

Molly Johnson is feeling Lucky these days; buoyantly and soulfully lucky. It facts she wants you to know that, so she calls her latest album, you guessed it: 'Lucky'

Penguin Cafe Orchestra released their first record in 1976, a mix of uptempo folk, modern compositions and English humour, under Brian Eno's Obscure Records.

Using songs and listening exercises in the ESL classroom is an engaging and fun way to increase students' language skills.

The side stages rocked at the 2009 George Wein CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival 55 as Vandermark 5 and the North Carolina Central Big Band played to enthusiastic crowds.

July in Reno, Nevada offers a cultural buffet of 350 plus performances and events, ranging from an prestigious art auction to shows featuring international stars.

Throughout his career Roy Hargrove always showed an amazing ability to be comfortable in any style. On Emergence he fits right in with the grooves of the big band.

Stevie Wonder's first European tour in ten years hit London's O2 Arena, where the 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' singer performed a varied and engaging set.

In the 1960s, pop albums came of age, due in great part to the friendly rivalry between The Beach Boys and The Beatles, whose records spurred the other to greater heights

Following on from the mostly instrumental records Hot Rats and Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo was Frank Zappa's third album influenced by jazz-fusion sounds.

Move over Vanessa Mae, here comes a new challenger to the crown of Crossover Classical Violinist Extraordinaire - Miri Ben-Ari.

Karlheinz Stockhausen, a composer whose experiments in electronic sound influenced several 20th century artists, died on December 5th.

It is the cultural appeal of the Trane studio that has made it quickly gain a reputation as Toronto's, hippest jazz club to be seen at; either as a musician or a patron.

Thelonious Monk composed such songs as "Blue Monk" and "Straight, No Chaser." He added his unique style of improvisation to records by Charlie Parker and led a big band.