The clip below is a very interesting analysis from the documentary "The History of Jazz". Excuse the few seconds lag just before the beginning - editing problem. The segment by Wynton Marsalis explains Miles' style perfectly. Marsalis describes and defines Davis' style as soft but intense. The combination of these two polarities Marsalis refers to as sustained intensity. Another term for sustained intensity is ecstasy; a fitting description of the work and style of, especially, the early Miles Davis.
The documentary features some Miles Davis' earliest recorded work in "Birth of the Cool".
The History of Jazz is a very good documentary on the subject of American jazz and there is much more to see, listen to and learn through the whole series.
The documentary features some Miles Davis' earliest recorded work in "Birth of the Cool".
The History of Jazz is a very good documentary on the subject of American jazz and there is much more to see, listen to and learn through the whole series.
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