Hey, I love some Miles a lot. That said, he might be one of the most overrated figures in music. His early bebop lines were not unique but were masterful. The cool was a breakthrough, but became exaggerated in importance. After that he seemed committed to rather an accomplished straight ahead format with the mid 60's ensemble, which pioneered flexible tempo-time configurations. After that it, to my ears, it was all downhill, ending up in the retrograde and predictable form known as fusion. I personally cannot stand fusion, but his seemed even less focused and more haphazard than most.
Miles Davis Prestige albums...
I have found these albums being sold as japanese imports, and was wondering if anyone can give me any feedback. I've never heard these albums, so I would like to know what the material is like and if anyone can vouch for the sound quality of these particular imports.
There are a few Davis albums from the Prestige label that have not been remastered, and quite frankly I'm tired of waiting so I figure I'd give these versions a shot.
Dig w/Sonny Rollins...
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The New Miles Davis Quintet...
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Miles Davis/Milt Jackson Quintet...
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The other two that have not been remastered are "Blue Haze" and "Miles Davis and Horns". If anyone can tell me anything about these albums(thoughts, impressions etc.) I would appreciate it very much.
There are a few Davis albums from the Prestige label that have not been remastered, and quite frankly I'm tired of waiting so I figure I'd give these versions a shot.
Dig w/Sonny Rollins...
[IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/2hqdxmt.jpg[/IMG]
The New Miles Davis Quintet...
[IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/20j095d.jpg[/IMG]
Miles Davis/Milt Jackson Quintet...
[IMG]http://i42.tinypic.com/119w3ma.jpg[/IMG]
The other two that have not been remastered are "Blue Haze" and "Miles Davis and Horns". If anyone can tell me anything about these albums(thoughts, impressions etc.) I would appreciate it very much.