Is Miles Davis the greatest ever? (jazz, rock, cd, albums)

Yaman436 · 05-19-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

Nah, he's not the greatest IMO.

I prefer Thelonious Monk, Coltrane and Mingus.

I'd agree that Thelonious Monk and others are up there with Davis - Coltrane is borderline for me - his best work was while he was in Davis's band. Mingus is just not in the same league for me. Mingus is similar in stature to artists like Chick Corea, Stan Getz and Herbie Han****. They have made many Jazz classics. But to think about it in different terms, if Mingus is U2, then Coltrane is the Rolling Stones. But Davis, he's Rock and Roll.

Yaman436 · 05-19-2007, 05:00 PM

There's no one better - although there are other who are up there with him. The way he leads his band is awe inspiring - his spontaniousness on the trumpet combined with his ability to take the rest of band with him on that ride is what made recordings like Bitches Brew possible and why so many of his recordings sound like timeless compositions rather than improvisations.

right-track · 05-19-2007, 06:19 PM

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chumb · 05-21-2007, 02:00 PM

No.

He may have been influential (understatement) but I find the work of others (Mingus, Coletrane, Coleman, Taylor) to be more exciting and rewarding.

sarxist · 05-30-2007, 12:43 PM

It all depends on your mood. Sometimes I'll be driving late at night and some electric Miles will be perfect. Sometimes other artists work better. Currently though, Miles is number one.

Raw & Funky · 06-17-2007, 04:30 PM

Miles is one of the greatest. No doubt. Probably the greatest in the Cool Jazz genre

TheBig3 · 06-17-2007, 06:18 PM

Kind of Blue + Bitches Brew = pwnt.

That might be the least intelligent thing I've ever written, but its no less true.

MILESOFKOLDTRAIN · 06-20-2007, 02:54 PM

Miles is truly the greatest ever to blow life into the horn.

If you hear him do, Cindy Lupers, "Time after Time, live in Germany

That did it for me, I have so many black & white photos of Miles in my music room, because he's the Greatest ever.

lesssalt · 06-23-2007, 10:44 PM

Miles Davis is easily the greatest of all time. The whole discography doesn't know how to disappoint.

lesssalt · 06-27-2007, 09:20 PM

I listened to Sketches Of Spain twice today and I'm not done.

05-30-2007, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
sarxist Groupie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20	It all depends on your mood. Sometimes I'll be driving late at night and some electric Miles will be perfect. Sometimes other artists work better. Currently though, Miles is number one. __________________ I'm not black people, but there are a whole bunch of times I wish I could say I was not white. -Frank Zappa

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,246	Kind of Blue + Bitches Brew = pwnt. That might be the least intelligent thing I've ever written, but its no less true. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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Yaman436 Groupie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6	There's no one better - although there are other who are up there with him. The way he leads his band is awe inspiring - his spontaniousness on the trumpet combined with his ability to take the rest of band with him on that ride is what made recordings like Bitches Brew possible and why so many of his recordings sound like timeless compositions rather than improvisations.

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	^ You should post an Introduction. ...in here > http://www.musicbanter.com/introductions/

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chumb awamba Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 133	No. He may have been influential (understatement) but I find the work of others (Mingus, Coletrane, Coleman, Taylor) to be more exciting and rewarding.

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Raw & Funky Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: X World Posts: 45	Miles is one of the greatest. No doubt. Probably the greatest in the Cool Jazz genre

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MILESOFKOLDTRAIN Groupie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ATLANTA,GA Posts: 1	Miles is truly the greatest ever to blow life into the horn. If you hear him do, Cindy Lupers, "Time after Time, live in Germany That did it for me, I have so many black & white photos of Miles in my music room, because he's the Greatest ever.

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lesssalt Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 81	Miles Davis is easily the greatest of all time. The whole discography doesn't know how to disappoint.

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lesssalt Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 81	I listened to Sketches Of Spain twice today and I'm not done.