Kind Of Blue

Probably the most definitive jazz album? Phenomenal playing all around. And look at who plays on this! Insane lineup.

Awesome

Yeah this is a good album and we like it

Out of this world!

Can’t be less than five.

An absolute classic

Kind of perfect

Insta 5 and a great weekender! I loved listening. It’s amazing how deep in my brain some of these solos are. They’re omnipresent, they’re canonical. I listened to this album a ton in college and we had a bunch of practice analyzing some of the solos. Truly one of a kind. 5/5

Fucking masterpiece.

Easy 5. Goat

a great jazz album... I mean if you haven't heard it than hear it... It's really good... 9/10 (5/5)

Good old classic

There's cool and then there's Miles Davis cool. Not just Davis either, Johnny Coltrane and other Jazz legends all on the album as well. Easy listen to an American classic. 9/10

5/5 Best: Blue In Green Worst: Freddie Freeloader

Its a classic and a bestseller for a reason

Eight stars. This is a jazz classic, brilliant and beautiful, everyone on it is fantastic.

Classic eternal

Oh me oh my. The greatest of all time. We’ve had another Miles record on this list so far, and I think I said something along the lines of if Miles Davis was the only musician to ever exist, I’d be okay with that. If this was the only album to ever exist, it would be enough. The second note he plays on the opener, So What, and the imperfection of that octave drop just perfectly encapsulates everything I love about music.

The best Kind Of Blue.

4.5/5 good jazz

So good. I'm going to listen to it again right now. And again tomorrow.

Jazz de Miles Davis de su época más clásica. Vinilo total.

Kind of Blue is a jazz classic. It is an early album by Miles Davis and not as free spirited as his later work. He left us a catalogue with something to everyone's liking.

The very first Jazz album I listened too and brought on vinyl. Such a great collection of exceptional artists.

Wow! I never listened to it before but it’s so soothing I loved it

Legend

Jazz is a curious genre for me. Many times it doesn’t have much of an impact on me but every once and a while something just comes across as so elegant and gorgeous that it feels like I could listen to it on repeat for the rest of my life. Kind Of Blue gives me that sensation. Everything about it oozes class and creating a free flowing sound with little structure but a fantastic sense of beauty. 10/10

Jazz perfection. What else is there to say?

Obv 5 stars - Gets everyone into jazz (along with a charlie brown christmas).

Words aren't needed to describe this album

Muito bom que delicinha, que ELEGANCIA. uma fineza só, perfeito adorei.

Love some jazz

Solid piece of Jazz here

An all-star cast backs up Miles Davis on this hour plus of extraordinary quality. It is more refined than some of his earlier improvisational stuff and a definite must have for anyone that likes the genre. And a must listen for any one that's never heard it.

One of the best.

A perfect album that chills you out with the first few smooth trumpet notes from the master himself. This and ‘Round about Midnight’ are absolutely perfect records as well as guaranteed to mellow out may anxieties you might have.

I can’t understand how anyone has anything bad to say about this album. You won’t find a better jazz record even if you dug through the indie jazz bargain bin. This album remains both the greatest jazz album of all time, and the best album to get into jazz. The story goes that the legendary lineup for this album laid everything down in one take, only working off Davis’ loose direction and lead sheets. While that rumour has since been dispelled (it actually took two days and several takes), the raw skill of such a lineup made the rumour completely believable. And what a lineup it was. Both Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane trade saxophone solos, joined by Davis’ soaring muted trumpet. Underneath the trio is supported by the rhythm section of pianist Bill Evans, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer James Cobb, with Evans being replaced on some tracks by Wynton Kelly. The group improvises extremely well, capturing the true essence of jazz: its spontaneity. Even if it wasn’t all done in one take, they still laid down some of the greatest jazz ever put to wax. Standout Songs: “So What” “Freddie Freeloader” “Blue in Green” “All Blues” “Flamenco Sketches”

So good it reminds me of my dad, he used to listen to this album all the time. All of the songs are so memorable, and I feel like its sometime I will come to see as more complex as time goes on.

Fantastic, I could listen to it all day. So many interesting bits.

modal jazz hmmm

It's Miles fuckin' Davis. No standouts since the album is an experience.

Classic album and really good from start to finish

makes me feel like playing persona 5 royal

Just so classic and wonderful.

outstanding

Own on Vinyl

Saxophone ist sehr gut

Hands down, one of my favorite albums of all time. A classic.

Geniales Album. Der soundtechnische Großvater von so vielem in der modernen Musik, dass es streckenweise stereotyp klingt. Aber auch nur, weils bahnbrechend war

Otroligt bra, kort och kärnfullt album. En absolut basvara i Jazz.

10/10

Contrary to popular belief, this is not THE greatest Jazz album ever made. But it is still a straight-up masterpiece that everyone should listen to at least once.

This is and will always be one of my favorite records of all time. Jazz at its absolute peak right here.

A very catchy hook-laden jazz album. Very engaging and accessible. Every musician shines. Even after all these years I still don't really know what \"modal\" means in this context, but the album is a winner for any mood, time of day, or social function. Definitely a 5. I can only imagine how ultra cool it would be to drop the stylus on the vinyl version!

classic

Brilliant from start to end miles Davis is a genius. Fresh ideas pop up throughout and it never gets tired. Best tracks: so what, flamenco sketches, blue in green

Is this too intellectual an album for me? Well, many jazzicos would have you think that. But tell you what, pop it on in secret, no preconceptions, just sit back and chill.

sempre uma satisfação ouvir este som

THE jazz album

Classic

definition of perfection. duh.

Moody and fantastic

I lived and breathed this album for a few weeks while I read Ashley Kahn's book on this album. I recommend it if you've enjoyed listening to it, its a great exploration of the album - before, its conception, and after. In case anyone reads this review and nothing else about the album I'll share Bill Evans' (pianist) line notes for it: "There is a Japanese visual art in which the artist is forced to be spontaneous. He must paint on a thin stretched parchment with a special brush and black water paint in such a way that an unnatural or interrupted stroke will destroy the line or break through the parchment. Erasures or changes are impossible. These artists must practice a particular discipline, that of allowing the idea to express itself in communication with their hands in such a direct way that deliberation cannot interfere. The resulting pictures lack the complex composition and textures of ordinary painting, but it is said that those who see well find something captured that escapes explanation. This conviction that direct deed is the most meaningful reflections, I believe, has prompted the evolution of the extremely severe and unique disciplines of the jazz or improvising musician."

nice. earlier only listened to blue in green and liked it a lot. im not a huge fan of jazz, but this album was very pleasant.

Wow! This is great! I'm not sure what it is that elevates it above the previous Miles Davis albums on the list, but I really like it. Perhaps it's because it's a more balanced album, with the focus not solely on Davis' trumpet. Every instrument is performed with incredible skill and character. The record is also beautifully paced, starting with a sense of urgency, but relaxing into a very chilled and contemplative atmosphere by the end. A jazz masterpiece. I could listen to this all day. In fact, I almost did. Rating: 4.5/5 Playlist track: Blue in Green Date listened: 30/01/23

Wasn't really feeling it when this popped up this morning but I gave it a go. I'm glad I did as it's really smooth, dense and chill. I can't understand how anyone can not like this?

The greatest jazz album of all time.

Kind of a masterpiece, right? There's not much that I can say about this record that hasn't been said a thousand times before. What a legendary ensemble of musicians. What a game changer (even though Davis' previous LP, *Milestones*, had already opened the gates that led towards 'modal jazz'). And what an amazing collection of tracks. I could listen to the waves "All Blues" so aptly evoke for hours. Those waves are waves of bliss, and *Kind of Blue* is the sort of record you can never get tired of. Five stars, obviously. Dimery's list when it comes to jazz albums is far from perfect, by the way (key LPs usually singled out by jazz fans are missing from it--LPs by Mingus, Coltrane, Blakey, Adderley, Silver, Monk, Roach, Coleman, Chambers, Dolphy, Nina Simone and even Davis himself...). But *Kind of Blue* is in there, at least (as is Coltrane's *A Love Supreme*). Had it not, *no one* would have taken this list very seriously, and this *for any music genre*. That's how important this record is. Number of albums left to review or just listen to: less than 700, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens:  approximately a half so far (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter

PERFECTION

Classic. Everyone should open this.

Davis, Coltrane, Cannonball, and Bill Evans come together to create quite possibly the most famous jazz record of all time. A collaborative attempt at establishing modal jazz, we have here a truly accessible album. Losing the repetitive nature of jazz standards or pretentiousness of bebop or swing, Kind of Blue is full of simple yet interesting hooks and smooth catchy melodies to attract all audiences and fit both mellow and energetic vibes. Not only did it change jazz as a whole, but it also changed its reputation to be appreciated by all. Despite only being 5 tracks, deep care and attention are put into each second. Their pop-like structures are engaging and justify their extensive lengths. Everyone is doing their own thing, giving us plenty to pay attention to and increasing replayability. But by maintaining restraint, they all come together to create coherent established pieces that never seem out of place. I could always find something new to appreciate with each listen. For example, Bill Evans tends to stand out for his hazy, emotional impressionist piano style, characterizing the most famous track here "Blue in Green". And despite being produced in 1959, this is among one of the best-sounding albums I've heard from the era. Everyone is clear and smooth during both its quiet and crowded moments.

One word: legendary

Very good jazz album. classic

i wouldn’t presume to opine about this

I love the title of this album, Kind Of Blue. To me that shows the tenderness and measured playing throughout the album. It’s not fully Blue, just Kind Of. Blue in Green is my favorite piece, and I love the depth of emotion that’s created through soft and small moments. Honestly, this album has just shown to me that little doesn't have to be the antithesis of big, but can be the precursor to it. Favorites: Blue in Green, All Blues, Flamenco Sketches, So What

🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

5 superb

I wouldn't listen to jazz all the time, but I can't imagine wanting any more out of a jazz album that this doesn't provide.

Awesome!!

Classic for a lot of reasons. Still lovely to come back to this one.

Just as good as every one said. All 5 songs are masterpieces and put in the right place. Great for both deep concentrated listening and relaxing background music. The production still sounds brilliant. I can't recommend this album enough. An essential record.

The absolute best. No notes.

GOATED

Well there is not much to say about this album. Great albums require less words. Just sublime

Perfect for a snowy day. I hope it snows.

A true Jazz classic.

Ez 5. Sleepy jazz perfection. There isn't anything I don't like from it. Perf.

Incredibly chilled to the point of musical genius.

amazing

I mean. Yeah. It's good. It's miles davis.

Lovely album. It was a way in for me to jazz, which was always quite a challenging genre to find access to.

Noice . will listen again

I'm not talking about this album specifically, but this is the undebatable peak of music. This period, this genre. After this we just started going backwards, it's unreachable. And this album of course is a marvelous example of that. As an old friend of mine said, if you don't appreciate blues, you got a hole where your soul should be

Listening Now; just wow

Fuck yes

legendarisk

A perfect jazz album. Great tunes for each song and then the solos are wonderful.

The masterpiece: one of the most influential albums in history.

Perhaps the greatest Jazz album of time. Just an absolute joy to listen to these guys play, for me it's the different styles of Coltrane and Cannonball. So What is just gorgeous with Miles warming us up with his solo then Coltrane coming in on the left with his more aggressive hard bop style then cannonball in the right channel following up with a more smooth solo then finished off with Evans on piano. The rest of the album is just as brilliant. Anyone who doesn't rate this higher than 4 stars is clinically deaf.

I still get the feeling I had the first time I listened to Kind of Blue: awe.

Ooh... Just my favourite jazz album of all time. Thinking about the talent concentrating at that recording studio alone blows my mind. For decades now, this has been an album I kept coming back to again and again, always discovering new facades I wasn't aware of before (it helps that the album has been released under different speeds and such, again, and again).

Another entry that would make it on the shortlist of these 1001 albums. Works just as well for beginners to jazz as it does for veteran listeners

I mean, it is the blue print. There’s a reason why every jazz album since sounds like it’s copying the formula. It doesn’t disappoint.

I went into this album blind, although as soon as the first song started, I instantly recognised it. The album is a beautiful exercise in modal improvisation. The first song sets the album up with a lovely Dorian centered composition. 'Blue in Green' is even more impressive. It carries an extremely 'cool' sound to it whilst weaving in-between different modes. Probably the highlight of the album. The last song plays around with Phrygian. I had a great time trying to play along with this song. The melodic instruments shine in this song whilst the rhythm section sets a very certain mood. An interesting thing with this album is that even with the modal brilliance shining through in these tracks, the twelve bar blues format is very prominent in the songwriting. This stuck out to me as an example of having simplicity in song structure whilst showing colorful melodic and harmonic qualities. What a great album. FAVORITE SONGS: - So What - Blue in Green - Flamenco Sketches 4.75/5

This is an instant 5 for me. The evocative tones, groove for days, and phenominal orchestration are just to die for. So What has these little jaunts into different key centers, like trying on different coats at a store. Flamenco Sketches is a song with so much internal story telling it is impossible to ignore. This worst part is that the album ends. Bill Evans on the piano for most of the recording is such a treat.

I'll gladly listen to this album again. I'm not a big Miles Davis fan but I love Coltrane, Adderley, Evans, Cobb, and of course the bassist, Paul Chambers. Wynton Kelly on piano does a nice job on "Freddie the Freeloader" but Bill Evans is the comp chord king and his solos just flow like water. I love the conversations between the two saxophonists and Miles' trumpet. No question; this album belongs on this list even if you don't like or understand jazz. This is a master class in cool jazz.

Music that should be on that Golden Record they sent to space on one of the Voyager missions to communicate what humans are to aliens. That doesnt mean I would want to listen to it everyday or say it is my favorite, but you can tell that it is good and should be heard (especially by aliens).

This album makes me want to be a cooler person.

The rare album that is a commercial favorite and also beloved by aficionados. It's great as background music but also holds up to intense scrutiny. Everyone is in top form here and many of these compositions became standards. Plus, there's the whole modal jazz thing, which is fascinating if you care but beside the point if you don't. At the end of the day, this is beautiful music, well written, wonderfully played, and the perfect soundtrack for a rainy day or a cozy Sunday morning. One of the problems with albums that get dubbed as "the greatest" (like this one) is that it puts undo pressure on that album that the artists never intended. Miles was always trying new things, but it's not like he set out to create what would become the bestselling jazz album of all time. And labeling something as "the greatest" can't help but affect newcomers' attitudes towards that music. They might listen to this and not love it and then think, "Well, I didn't love the best jazz album ever, so I guess jazz isn't for me." Suffice it to say that there are many kinds of jazz, just like there are many kinds of rock and hip-hop, and just because Kind of Blue didn't wow you, doesn't mean something else won't. This was definitely a gateway album for me, but it might not be for you. The 20th Century gave us a ton of horrors, but it also gave us The Beatles and Miles Davis, so overall, a thumb's up.

Classic, always a pleasure

Does it even need an explanation?

Lovely Jazz. Have listened before.

the massive history and impact of this album aside, these are ~ chill jazzy beats to study too ~

i actually used this a couple of albums ago as a palette cleanser so now am just excited for the next recommendation🥰

Writing about this one seems to cheapen it, so I'll be brief. I listen to a lot of jazz as is and study it as an amateur musician, but even way before then this album absolutely spoke to me. Still does. Pure genius. Brilliant. I've already said too much.

What has not been said about this one? A masterpiece to have in any collection.

I've been into jazz lately and I've heard of Miles Davis before so listening to this album has been a wonderful experience. Gotta add this to one of my fav albums

Can't say I'm a listener of much free jazz but this album is probably the best introduction you could give someone to bring them into the fold. It keeps rhythm while bringing in a freestyle virtuosity that impresses rather than alienates. It holds together well as an album, too.

If I would find a way to be speechless when it comes to describing an album, I would be. But I can't. I can see why this is the most heralded album in the history of music, not just of its genre. An essential peak of a monumental career, with players as essential as the music contained who would go on to make legendary albums in their own right. No wonder why Miles wouldn't make diminishing returns of this sound for eternity, for he had new terrain to roam and bigger fish to fry. 1959, what an incredible year.

Needs no comment, the apex of jazz in my limited opinion!

One of the greatest recordings of all time. Bill Evans shines.

Gets better every time I listen to it.

I got really lucky and got to listen to this on a rainy morning at the beginning of fall. Absolutely beautiful. This kind of jazz has a soft space in my heart from growing up in Pittsburgh and watching Mr. Rogers. I'm verklempt just thinking about it.

Great and memorable album

This is a desert island album for me. I have listened to it many many times and will continue to do so. It's THE quintessential jazz album. Can it even be topped?

A perfectly balanced record. Miles may have downplayed this in later years because he had to move on and continue to innovate, but this is a thing of beauty.

Kind of the king of blues

Jazz in its purest form. A group of immensely talented musicians letting the music take them where it will.

Late night, hazy, melancholic NY club vibes. Fav Tracks: All?

Masterpiece. Gateway album into Jazz. Make yourself a cocktail, kick up your feet, and just sit back and relax.

Well of course, for God's sake, this is just one of the best albums ever. Never gets old.

yeah der it's very great

Classic jazz

This is an album that brought me into the pantheon of jazz music, classic and beautiful

Timeless and flawless.

Fantastic, beautiful, sublime. One of the best albums of any genre

Amazing!

All time classic. One of my favies.

6/4 toots

Wyite simply perfect. 5 🌟

Fantastic jazz album. Love every member of this band, they kill it on this one

Wow

Masterpiece. When I was 24 I proudly sported a T-Shirt of this perfect jazz album. The best launching pad into the world of listening to jazz.

The only jazz album you'll ever need. Shave this list down to 100 albums and this one has to remain. It doesn't matter if jazz isn't your thing. This transcends genre. Even if you're a cynic, just get high and put on some Miles.

Possibly the best album of all time, of any kind of music. I wish I could give 100 stars.

this is one of my favourite albums i’ve listened to it so many times

My dad played this record regularly all through my childhood. This type of jazz remains my favorite to this day (had to look it up, modal jazz; will seek out more); simple motifs stated and restated, with minor variations and improv that's not shy about hitting a phrase multiple times, whether it's harmonious or dissonant.

This is probably as perfect of a jazz 101 LP as there is, and I mean, that’s for a reason- look at the talent behind his band! But time has been kind to the songs and performances, which sound as rich today as ever. A

Everybody's first jazz album. And for good reason! That's also how I've discovered Bill Evans, my favourite jazz pianist. This isn't the Miles album I'd put at the top my list, but that's only because he's made so much and that I'm more attracted by his adventurous side. This one feels like a standard now, and its constant mellow rhythms makes for a good introduction to accessible jazz with great dialogues between musicians. This is the quintessential jazz album in many ways

Jazz doesn't get better than this. Not too pretentious, a nice compromise between virtuosity and listenability for the unpracticed ears.

Classic jazz. 5 stars doh!

How can someone give less than 5 stars to this monument? I don't know and I don't want to know.

Classic. Listen when walking alone at night.

Clearly an iconic Jazz album. I guess that's what happens when you have some of the best musicians in their field all in one place. Super chill music that will stand the test of time. I gotta get this one on vinyl.

Awesome stuff. Can never not enjoy this album

Classic album from Miles Davis - first song will remind you of his talent

So seductive. So cool. This can be background music, but it slowly, languidly, pulls you in until it's just you immersed in the gentle swishing of the ocean, which is actually Jimmy Cobb on the brushes. There's a cracking fire that warms you. That's Miles. I can resist most jazz. I actively hate free jazz and hard bop, which are less musical than hip-hop. But this is irresistible.

Amazing. I heard bits and pieces through the years and it was wonderful to give it a listen from start to finish. This will be in high rotation for a long time to come

LP

Great album. Not 1 single thing wrong with it.

Классика жанра, альбом понравился с первого прослушивания.

Timeless classic, not much else to say..

Everything about this album is pure class.

Effortlessly Cool

I though this one was gonna be in the top 10 of the list but it seems jazz has its haters lol. It is a great album, one we have been listening since birth but it is always a good moment when you listen to it. Amazing work.

The apogee of this particular style. Still fresh and cool.

This was not an immediate favorite but it has really, really grown on me as I let myself go with it, listening over the day. (Maybe jazz isn't meant for 6:00 a.m.) It worked much better on a lunchtime walk, although my surroundings kept transforming into a wet night with neon lights reflected on the sidewalk. After that first encounter I tried to figure out what I was supposed to be hearing. I read a lot of Wikipedia trying to understand just what "modal jazz" is. (Boy, that's a technical article. Is this how the musicians communicated about their work?) My very fragile understanding is that Miles Davis created a canvas that allowed for improvised, unrestrained solos. When I had that in mind, it became more remarkable, because, at its worst, jazz can sound like unbearable chaos to me. A bunch of random, screeching saxophone is my nightmare. This, however, was always lovely and harmonious despite flowing freely. It was something to "feel" more than "hear" and I loved how it felt.

For much of my life, I just couldn't get into jazz. When I decided to really give it a shot, it was Miles that I first went to. This is one of the albums that I now pull out every so often. It is a beautiful jazz album! I also think that it is one that is quite accessible, even for one who is not so much a fan of the genre.

I afraid most of my exposure to jazz has come from Pink Panther and Charlie Brown cartoons. Listening to this album, I feel like this is what I think of when someone says jazz music. It has made me realize jazz music is quite a nice addition to my life. I feel a bit ill-suited to offer a meaningful review, but this sounded great to me and I loved listening to it. A cool way to chill the night away. I love it!

I am 100% biased when it comes to this album being a trumpet player. But this album is smooth, it’s calming, it’s technical. The addition of Coltrane amps this up to even further. Love, LOVE this blues record.

Ja, dette må man høre før man dør.

Alt schpeller. Perfekt jazz. Denne kjøpte jeg på CD på tidlig 2000-tallet. Har den enda. Jeg Hører på dette albumet i snitt 1gang pr mnd. gjør seg enda bedre på et godt stereoanlegg.

yes

Not normally a jazz person, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Amazingly smooth and great listening.

Great vibe

Easy 5 stars. Wild to think that Davis, Coltrane, and Adderly all combined on this. If you like jazz at all, this is it.

oh hell yeah, one of the greatest jazz albums ever made Miles Davis’ the mf GOAT I heard the whole 2 hour legacy edition of Kind of Blue and it’s so good all the way through - 10/10 kind of bebop at some points but mostly a cool, slow jazz album I prefer Bitches Brew, but I think it’s great to hear the classic jazz that got him to where he ended up, making incredible psychedelic experiences

Le classique des classiques. Un essentiel dans une collection.

This is a tough one to rate. I absolutely love swing-era jazz and have danced countless hours to it. As jazz moved to other styles, it kinda lost me. I dig this album, but I have to be in a certain mood for it. Nonetheless, this album deserves its spot in history.

Still don’t know why this is one of the greatest albums of all time, but I’ll keep listening and trying for my more years. Love this album

Greatest jazz album of all time. No matter how you feel about jazz normally, this one will pluck your heart strings and make you appreciate something new from it.

Jazz perfection

This is that kind of album where everything is exactly where it should be. Every note of it. It can play in the background or it can play in the foreground. It's whatever you want it to be.

Hard to pick this one apart. Sufficient perhaps to just say that this is one of the greatest jazz albums in the history of the genre - and maybe on of the greatest albums, full stop?

Probably the best jazz album of all time, accessible to jazz newbies and dearly loved by jazz connoisseurs. Features one of the great jazz lineups at the top of their game, Miles leads them on an improvisational masterclass. Genius, 5 stars all the way.

Masterpiece

smooth like butter. not his fault that i was super sleepy yesterday.

Long ago in a lifetime far away I took a college jazz course for my music studies - very early in the semester our homework one weekend was this album. Just that - listen to this album. My previous exposure to jazz was probably anything random from a movie or tv show. I knew I didn't enjoy jazz singing so I assume that's probably what I thought I was getting into. I'm not sure the word or term "jazz" is accurate (too widespread) because this album blew me away literally the first time I heard it. The mysterious almost creepy no-time intro to "So What" sets everything up before that classic call and response between bass and piano and gradual build... it's awesome. There's a *space* to this album - I'm not sure how to describe it well, but that space gives the mystery. There's no overload of sound; it always feels like something's coming around the corner and retaining the uncertainty. The entire album feels like that - every track. I love it. Again, I'm probably still speaking out of ignorance but this album might be the one cliché jazz album that everyone knows. To use my words carefully here...so what. Nothing I'll write here will be new - jazz is a little down the list of my preferred genres and I'll still not pretend to be able to know more than the next person but this kind of jazz is what I love and this album is perfection - I'm primarily a rock fan but after >200 albums this is my first 10/10. 10/10 5 stars

Never been a better use for vinyl.

YEP

Jazz daddy

Beautiful album. What an ensemble.

Amazing. Simply amazing.

Everyone's favourite jazz album, with good reason. Pretty much set my own tastes in jazz, such as they are.

Lovely

Probably the easiest 5 out of 5 I’ll ever give. The jazz album for people who hate jazz. Timeless, definitive, straightforward in sound but deceptively complex at the same time. A masterpiece and one of the greatest albums off all time, jazz or otherwise.

I can find no flaws or imperfections across decades of listening. 5/5. Serious candidate for best of album of all time in any genre.

A stunning achievement, the great American album. Evocative, moody, transformative, the playing here is superlative. Peerless. An album for the ages.

There aren't many jazz albums I sing along with--because they're instrumentals!--but this is one. I just find my voice singing whatever. I'm not sure why. It's only with this jazz album. Maybe it's because the music is just so damn smooth and melodic. Maybe it's because I've listened to and loved this album so much. Whatever the case, I drink this music. If music was a slushy alcoholic drink on a hot summer's day, the liquid would be blue, and the bottle from which the concoction came would have this album cover as a label.

Amazing music for a rainy day.

I've listened to this so many times, it's hard for me to come to it with a fresh, untouched opinion, but I think that this is a masterpiece of an album. Normally I don't like albums that are just instrumental, but Miles Davis et al. really show their mastery of music here. Some of the best jazz out there, no question about it.

Best Jazz album no kwestion

A classic for a reason

An absolute classic. This might actually have been the first time I've listened to the album in full but I've been aware of every single song, some in different versions. What a quality in songwriting and musicians on this one album.

MQA Studio 192 kHz (TIDAL) Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm

my favourite album - timeless, works for any mood. a marvellous band charting new territory and creating beautiful music

I don't have anything to add

This is my favorite album of all time. It's one that I listen to rarely because I'm worried that if I listen to it too many times, I won't be able to appreciate its stark beauty. It's sad and sweet one moment, upbeat the next. What makes this album so great is that it is always absolutely painting a mood. You're meant to feel something with every song, and I always feel it. The instrumentation is exquisite. The compositions are sublime. Even the mistakes and imperfections, like the drummer hitting the cymbal a little too hard when Miles comes in on the first track just work. Put this album on a rocket ship and send it out into space. That way, if it's ever encountered by intelligent life, the aliens will get to see us at our absolute best 5/5

Jazz de Miles Davis de su época más clásica. Vinilo total.

This is just an amazing album. Very mellow but still interesting. The talent on this one album is unbelievable.

J'aime bcp les paroles

perfect

Of all the jazz works we had so far, of which I disagree with being on this list alongside pop, rock and hip hop albums, this one is no exception. But this was magic. This was such emotion and feel, with such a grand list of performers held together by the greatest ever. It deserves its place on any list. I have to give this a perfect rating.

Tout le momde qui s’interesse de pres ou de loin a la musique connait kind of blue. un chef d’ouvre tout simplement. 5

Jednostavno savršen jazz album. To se jednostavno zna i nema se šta raspravljat.

one of the greats

Yes

Modal jazz was fundamentally a reaction to bebop's stereotypical pattern: a rapid succession of chords. Miles, Coltrane, Adderley, Chambers, Bill Evans on piano, Jimmy Cobb on drums improvised in the studio, without any rehearsal. Four lengthy jams, So What... (9/10) FT: So What, Blue in Green

The soundtrack to a movie that doesn't exist. Monster of an album. Everyone should own a copy. Best Tracks: So What; Blue In Green; Flamenco Sketches

One of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Great sounds, tones.

Near perfection for me. Not a bad note on this one.

One of the very best ever ever

I can usually only handle jazz in small doses but this is wonderful.

It’s jazz perfection and a good subset of music wouldn’t exist without it

Album koji je odjeknuo i promjenio glazbu/svijet. Osobno, album na vrhu ljestvice

Savršen jazz album. Najbolji ikad. Točka.

I have 4 different pressings of this album on vinyl and two on CD so I may be biased. So What (sorry) happens when you assemble a crack all-star ensemble led by Miles at his technical and artistic peak? You get an iconic, genre defining album for the ages of course. I'm pretty miserly about handing out 5 star ratings and have only given out a few so far, but this is a no-brainer for me.

absolute classic, problem the single epitome of jazz sound.

- long songs + short attention span = no bueno i will tough it out since im trying to get into jazz - good study music tho

It had been awhile since I listened to this album. Worth revisiting, some peak level Miles

Legend. So smooth.

Very interesting

superb example of the masters work

What a lovely jazz album.

Absolute fucking classic

This was my first jazz album. I had heard plenty of jazz before, but this was the first jazz album I sought out, bought, and listened to on repeat. I studied it. I learned it. I could hum along with basically the entire thing. It is no longer my *favorite* Davis album, I think that goes to Sketches of Spain, but it is still probably objectively his best one, and holds such an important place in my heart.

Know this album well. One of my favorites from the Genre. 5/5. Standouts: So What, Freddie Freeloader

Favorite jazz album. Listened to this on a rainy day in 2018 summer when I had a job. The mood and the vibe this gives is just untouchable. 10/10

BUSSIN, but at what cost?

Could’ve listened to it all day long…great album!

All time classic album

This is one of the very best jazz albums EVER!

an album worth all it praise it gets, crips and clear sound, all instruments solo or in ensemble are just magical

Loved this one

Ya like Jazz?

One of the all-time greats.

Like green olives, blue cheese and red wine this album is better every time. If you want to know what Jazz is this is it.

4.5/5 Ideal para estudiar y poner de fondo. Relajante. Para concentrarse.

5/5

Dentro del universo del jazz está considerado uno de los mejores álbumes de la historia (y dentro del mío también). Cómo no considerarlo así teniendo en él no sólo a Miles Davis, sino a John Coltrane, Bill Evans y Cannonball Adderley, JO-DER. Con 5 temas, cada uno de ellos mejor que el otro y todos juntitos en mi playlist de jazz desde su creación. Eargasm asegurado.

Hammer

Amazing blues album

Отличный мягкий блюз

One of the most groundbreaking, infectious, and listenable jazz record of all time.

Love it

I am not a huge fan of jazz, but this is absolutely wonderful.

Not a jazz fan but this is a great album.

Almost the definition of an incredible album. Ticks every box.

its so good, 10

Sounded so nice! Excellent vibes, 9/10 for me

10 out of 10. Just a wonderful album. Need on vinyl.

One of the greatest jazz albums of all time.

Fantastico

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.

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

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

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

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.

Found an old friend.

FUCKING MASTERPIECE

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.

um excelente album para se ter em casa e colocar para um jantar com um bom vinho. gostei muito. não é o tipo de musica que costumo ouvir diariamente, mas com certeza valeu muito conhecer esse.

Really enjoyed having this in the background. I feel like I can't appreciate it on the same level as some of these 5 star reviews, but it was still an enjoyable listen.

A great

Maybe I like jazz?

This has been the wantlist for a long time. The usual jazz issue I have, I don't know how good it is but I do know I like it. This could be the most famous jazz album there is, Sounds great and keeps interest the whole way through. 4 Heard before? Yes Owned: No, 107/419 (25%) Will I get: Yes

Jazz!!

Very smooth. Lots of space between the instruments. Really nice listen.

Super ! Bonne qualité bon son

A morning album. Just really good vibes. Added two songs on my liked playlist. - So What - All Blues

De meeste soorten jazz scoren bij mij vrij laag als ik de gemiddelde score per genre op deze site mag geloven. Miles Davis heeft van mij al eens een 1 en een 2 gehad, maar ik heb hem ook een keer een 5 toegeschoven. De hoofdvraag is nu: Hoe druk is het en hoe goed is dit album voor mij te volgen? Gelukkig is dit een album van het rustige soort. Ik zou het als 'Tournée Générale' jazz omschrijven, omdat dit soort jazz me doet denken aan dat tv programma. Dit is de jazz die ik wel goed kan hebben, ook al zet ik het uit mezelf nooit aan. Ik was over 'In A Silent Way' bijzonder (misschien zelfs overdreven) enthousiast en ik kan kan niet zeggen dat ik bij dit album net zo enthousiast ben, dus qua cijfer zet ik net een tandje lager in. Maar dit is uiteraard een heel goed album. En je moet deze gehoord hebben, want volgens mij is dit ook hèt jazz-album. 4 sterren.

I'd give this 4.5 stars if we did half-stars on this site. I really enjoyed this album, but I think my favorite kind of jazz came maybe five to ten years later.

Miles hard rest zacht

I mean come on

Ya like Jazzzz, A very pleasant album to listen to on my ride home, I can see why it’s cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Again I’m not the biggest jazz nerd and found at times that it was a bit long, I thought it was a great album nonetheless

Jazz, too complicated for me

clássico

This is just such an easy album to sink into. Super atmospheric, smooth, and every instrument has space to breathe. 7.5/10

I’m not a big jazz guy but I think modal jazz is my favorite version of jazz. The dynamics keep it very interesting. Very cool vibe of course, but also very crunchy harmonies if you’re paying attention.

Крутой джазик, легендарный майлз девиз. 7-7,5/10. Вот только качевство сведения хуевое, без ремастерв но опять же надо помнить что это 1959 и к написанной музыке это никак не относится.

cant go wrong with smooth jazz

Highlights: So What, Freddie Freeloader So what is “modal jazz” anyway? It’s improvised, but focused. Has a slow, harmonic rhythm. The performers give each other space in the composition to contribute. For those who know music theory, there are little to know chord changes. Listeners were used to fast types of jazz (eg swing, hard bop) during the 1940’s and 50’s. This is far from it. It holds a level of intrigue in a way. On this album, Miles Davis assembled his peers (John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Jimmy Cobb, Paul Chambers, Julian “Cannonball” Adderly and Wynton Kelly). You can listen to this album in the background but for the best experience, sit with it. Overall: 8/10

Quite an album opener with "So what", it still gets me feet wiggle and tapdance at the same time! The rest is obviously super tight and fluently played and there is an incredible musicianship, so I feel a little obliged to jump in to the praising choir.

I’m not into jazz but this is nice.

another banger from miles davis, although i gotta admit i didn't enjoy this one quite so much as in a silent way. its still great but it's just not quite hitting as hard for me.... maybe its the lack of electric organs? in any case its a very chill vibe once again, the kind of sound i can't help but zone out to. but like, in a good way. the performances are great too, and i think one thing this does perhaps do a little better than in a silent way is showcase davis' trumpet playing. i might not know what the fuck modal jazz is but i don't need to understand music theory to know he was damn good at playing the trumpet! overall a solid album, even if i didn't enjoy it quite so much as his later work, and also another album that sounds great despite its age? the recording quality is very clean for a 50s release. like i've said before, remastering can only do so much, so i'm very impressed....

you can’t go wrong with jazz!!

One of the best Jazz albums ever

Love this album, great to just relax on a rainy day

Okay so actually I’ve been getting really into jazz lately but more like sarah vaughan and julie london type records, so it was fun to listen to some instrumental jazz. Was good!! Sometimes I got distracted from listening, but definitely a nice evening vibe. Bookmarking this album for when I have late night drinks but in a classy way with my friends in the future