Kind of Blue

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis 1959

From this album, Kind of Blue, it is easy for me to understand why so many still appreciate Miles Davis today. The smooth notes he brings out of the trumpet in his melodies bring a calming and soothing rhythm to the soul. The long notes of the trumpet settle on the ear in their perfect consonance. Davis begins with upbeat melodies and uses the cymbol on the drums to keep the beat, which is subtle and not overbearing as a drum would be. Except in Blue in Green, this is my favorite song from this album. I love how the piano and trumpet dance together in this duet. I feel as though I am dancing with them when I listen. After Blue in Green, the album picks back up with All Blues that has a metropolitan feel of the 1950’s era; it’s mysterious sounding. Throughout the entire album, the rhythmic world of Miles Davis carries me away and I forget the past week’s troubles. That is why I love to listen to this album, especially after a long week of work.  I would also suggest glass of pinot noir to compliment this album.