peter6greene (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

o yea!

cjulianrun (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

these cats can count!

BuckshotLaFunke (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

That's a useful insight, cavaleer, thanks!

airoff (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's absolutely ludicrous what this man was capable of doing with the horn. Jesus Christ.

cavaleer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Or talk to anyone who plays any of these instruments. Jazz, at this level, is high, high art. It requires knowledge and understanding to truly appreciate it.

cavaleer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

True but Miles, as a creator, had moved beyond what he was doing with that group. What pleasure would there be in playing So What the standard, superb way?? Better to showcase some new brilliance, especially with this quintet, the finest ever. Plus, this song shows a different type of American swagger compared to the standard performance. You recall Miles decided to play slow when everyone else was playing fast. So, with this piece he decided to play fast. Classic Miles.

cavaleer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is very, very sophisticated, advanced music. If you're accustomed to listening to just about anything made in the last 30 years, you simply won't get this because it's not electric or loud or simple or vocal. You may have to mature several years before you fully understand this. Or do a little research and listening.

cavaleer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Agreed. They and Coltrane's quartet were the pinnacle of Jazz, other than Arvo Part, I'd say the pinnacle of 20th century music. Only Duke did more with music but Duke did it for decades, these groups did it in about five years. haha

monitonia (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

really cool

imbenurnot (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The importance of this band was their absolute power. Hancock was pushing the boundaries in brand new ways with advanced 21st century harmony. Tony Williams played with the vitality of five drummers. Wayne Shorter experimented with form unlike any other. And Carter was absolutely fluid.