Kind Of Blue

A classic jazz album. Hadn't listened to it in years, but still solid.

Very chill and downbeat. Cool stuff, but unfortunately nothing truly attention grabbing for me.

This is what they should have played when Peter Parker said, "Now dig on this". You can always count on Miles Davis to create such a beautiful but fun jazz album. Honestly, I wish I could have plopped on a zoot suit before diving into this album, would have made the experience much more authentic. But, even without the zoot, still fantastic. All instruments pairing with each other at all times and I'm used to listening to a lot of Herbie Hancock so most of my jazz listening is very chaotic and the instruments pair together by being all over the place, but this time, It's much better hearing them all fight the good fight altogether. Overall amazing, nothing else to say. (also quick quip for my Tim and Eric boys, anytime I listen to jazz now, I can't help but think of the jazz session bit, "Imma throw this atcha. RRA DOO-J RA JOOJ RUBBADY SA") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCzq-uCSvfY&ab_channel=JignishTheMarvel

“Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis (1959) Classic jazz, with exquisite performances by Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Cannonball Adderly (alto sax), Bill Evans (piano). Listening today, we can recognize the roots of much of what was to come in music. Don’t look for chord structure or melody. This is pure improvisation by the above named musicians, taking turns leading the adventure, seeing how scales can be elaborated. It’s beautiful. That’s not to say that every note is perfectly attacked (or even chosen—surely the musicians would have improved details on a subsequent take or a dub, but that would violate the integrity of a jazz performance). Focus on the leading scales. The recording is unfortunately marred by distortion (especially on Coltrane’s feed), and the use of a minimum number of microphones results in a lack of definition, especially for the drums, which are very subdued in the mix. But overall, this album is an essential piece of our musical culture. Listen. Seriously. 4/5

Well Stevie…look at the album we manifested. Our anger yesterday at the lack of black musicians was heard. This album also answers a lot a questions. Namely, this is the first album on this list I have on vinyl and this is the first album on this list to get five stars. Kind of Blue is one of my favorite Jazz albums. I’ve listened to it going to sleep. I’ve listened to it while road tripping to Texas. I’m listening to it right now on vinyl as opposed to Apple Music. This is one of those albums with a shorter track list but longer songs. They are all great and perfect to listen to at any time. Whether you are happy, sad, or just kind of blue. Miles Davis quickly became one of my favorite Jazz musicians a few years ago with this album and Bitch’s Brew. I can’t express how happy I am to finally have an album of this caliber on this list. The album cover is simple enough. The songs are magical. I was worried a five star album would take forever to arrive with the content we have been given but here it is. And it’s Friday.

Rollo.

I think it's hard to rate jazz on the same scale as popular music but it's really good. 9 I guess

guess i just don't like miles davis?

It's good jazz. If you like jazz then here you go.

Not Bitches Brew, thank god

Ch-ch-ch-Chanclas in the mix, here to judge them tracks and count them stacks, today were diving deep into that Jazz, with “kind of blue”. Chanclas likes the jazz, and after talking to Chanclas Batman, who also enjoys a nice jazz, we’ve agreed that this meets our criteria for “perfect” album. We’re giving the album 5/5 not in the sense that it’s filled with bangers but in the sense that the songs flow well into each other and keep you in the same kinda groove start to finish. Pairs well with a joint. True feeling: 4.2/5 stars Saved tracks: 3/5 Noteworthy note: 45:45 runtime (nice) Standout tune: all blues

Can't be beat

Leider nicht so meins

Jazzy jazz jazz. One of the greats.

GREAT for relaxing and cooking or doing other housework...or even just sitting around and listening to fantastic music. Easy listening.

Great relaxing album...

Simply Beautiful

Great

Quintessential jazz

The man, the myth, the legend. Looks like the List God(s) heard my rant on the Beastie Boys review loud and clear. This isn't my favorite album from Miles Davis, but it's a welcome change of pace nonetheless. This is widely regarded as one of the all-time great jazz albums, and I think that's mostly about influence and what it represented in the '50s. I watched a couple videos explaining the birth of modal jazz that this album represents, which is huge. It's hard for me to hear it as revolutionary though, considering I worked sort of backwards through Davis' catalog. But it's a fantastic album either way. Not as engaging to me as Sketches of Spain or Bitches Brew (both of which BETTER be on this list), but it is very smooth, very cool, with fantastic solos from everyone involved. Big names in the ensemble too, John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley especially. Miles Davis was a creative force like no other. Favorite tracks: So What, Flamenco Sketches, Freddie Freeloader. Album art: Instantly recognizable because of how famous this album is, but pretty tame. Granted, many jazz albums had boring covers like this back in the day, but even compared to older Davis albums like Milestones or Porgy and Bess....there's room for improvement. I do like the font choice, though. 4.5/5

absolute favorite. a masterpiece

Awesome!

4

An absolute masterpiece. 10/10

The music was fine, just a little slow for my taste.

2 horas escuchando la versión de "legado" no noté cuando terminó pero también es de entender que este disco tiene 61 años, ya pasa por música de fondo

Loved it

Wow. Absolutely loved this album. I'm not a massive jazz fanboy, but this modal jazz stuff really gets me going. I love how all of the instruments feel like individuals talking to each other, each one saying something unique yet still talking about the same stuff. This is what I want when I want jazz. True Feelings: 5/5

Great making dinner group o jams

I don't really understand the obsession with this album, maybe it was revolutionary at the time, but now it's been redone so much, it's almost generic.

Instant atmosphere.

This is the definition of a classic! What a flawless album from side A to side B. But that's to be expected with such a rockstar cast of performers. Everything is just solid. The songs are all jams, they transport me to a rainy city, a sunny island, a dream world. No trumpet has ever sounded as good as when Miles Davis plays on this album, it has such a rich and gorgeous sound that feels almost transcendent. I can't think of anything else to say, it's hard to put into words how amazing this album is, and how much of a joy it is to listen to. Favorite track: Blue in Green

Not a huge jazz fan but this has some great vibes to it

I had this album in regular rotation back in high school but it's been a couple decades since I've listened to it. Today is now a jazz day and I'm listening to all sorts of old favorites

A landmark of the genre!!!

superb choice for PIs

One of my all time favorites.

I consider this the foundation of modern pop music and jazz and blues.

I dig it

Niet echt mijn ding maar n grote naam

Binkety bonkety tootlepops. Couldn’t get into it.

Calming Contemplative Still kinda don’t understand jazz

soft jazz.

Jazz gostosin

Truly a masterpiece. Amazing clash of personalities of some of the best jazz players of all time recorded on a truly timeless album.

Iconic, classic album in the history of music. Whereas the bebop before this is exhilarating like a rollercoaster with it's speed and complex chord progressions, this is like surrendering yourself to waves of key modulations as the most beautiful melodies swim around you. Hipster that I am, this isn't actually my favourite Miles Davis album but this Aussie still gives it five slices of avo toast for brekkie out of five.

10

A perfect album

Very blue.

Great, but can be boring after a dozen or so listens

This just isn't for me as much as I would like to be that person.

Fav Song: Blue in Green

Smooooth. I really enjoyed this.

Must’ve been groundbreaking in 1957 but it’s just background jazz music

Platte ist bekannt. Ich bleibe dabei: das Album ist dort am stärksten, wo Miles NICHT zu hören ist! Und trotzdem: wegen der Mitspieler ein großes Album.

Very Beautiful, one of my first full jazz album listens. Very peaceful on rainy day drive with Cassie

I can't give this album a 1/5 because I'm saving that for albums I feel are actively bad and not deserving to be on the list, and this album DEFINITELY deserves to be here. I feel like most of the songs blended together and it was soothing, but it didn't really do much for me. "So What" was my favorite track. Hope we encounter more Jazz soon.

love love love

Det jazz

If peeing your pants is cool, call me Miles Davis. Great album, great vibe, a Sunday in a chair sipping on a drink with a jazz cigarette

Nice, but not my type of music

the king of cool jazz. This is a very important album to the genre of jazz.

I dont know jazz well enough to differentiate it from other jazz. Case in point, I didnt realize the album had finished and Spotify had started playing Freddie Hubbard. It's all very pleasant though.

Calming. Listened to it whilst cooking and drinking a glass of wine!

A bit jazzy for me. I appreciate the skill but just don’t find it super pleasant to listen to

Found an old friend.

I can't listen to jazz

njä, inte för mig för. för mycket osammanhängade blipblop-melodier.

Nice chill jazz album

Very fun background music. Didn’t even realize the album ended!

FUCKING MASTERPIECE

Wonderful album as always.

Jazz explosion

i dont get jazz

I love this album. It always feels comfortable, like your favourite trousers.

Smoothhh

One jazz album to rule them all

JAZZ? JAZZ.

The sticking power of Kind Of Blue isn't exactly due to "timelessness". The entrance to Blue In Green, in particular, seems very much of a time. The magic of the tune, and the rest of the record, is the ground everyone is able to cover. Thus, a recording that compares favorably with any of the music released after it. There's fast playing, bluesy licks, and a high degree of freedom in playing. Often all in the same track, and all easy to listen to and just fit-together enough. The first two tracks, especially, go lots of places but always come back home. I'm not a huge fan of the subdued B side, where I hear the most minimal compositions. But many compositions would be improved if players of this caliber picked them up and spun them into something new.

I think it's overrated, with my current gold standard of jazz being Black Saint and The Sinner Lady. But that said it is amazing and I would feel bad giving it 4 stars.

12/21 Masterpiece. Standout Tracks: Blue In Green, All Blues, Stella By Starlight, Love For Sale, Fran-Dance (alternate take), So What (Live at Kurhaus, The Hague)

Awesome Jazz album

Love it.

Mer klassisk jazz jämfört med hans andra i listan. Inte lika roligt men perfekt som bakgrunds-musik.