Hal Leonard Davis Miles - Kind Of Blue - Score
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Summary of This Book
Considered by many experts as "the greatest jazz recording of all time," Kind of Blue (album released in 1959) marked jazz history and remains an absolute reference for modal improvisation, simplicity serving expression, and the depth of group sound. This book offers a comprehensive musical exploration of this landmark, gathering detailed transcriptions of all improvised solos, along with sketch scores serving as guides for each track.
You will find Miles's trumpet parts, the saxophone work of John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderly, as well as rhythm section elements designed as guides to understand the foundation, swing, and collective breathing unique to each composition. The collection covers essential tracks: So What, Freddie Freeloader, Blue in Green, All Blues, and Flamenco Sketches. Whether you are a melodic instrumentalist, rhythm player, jazz student, or simply an enthusiast, this transcription score is a valuable tool to analyze the language, enrich your improvisation vocabulary, and appropriate the unique aesthetic of Kind of Blue, while enjoying notes and background information on the album and its folio.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | ||
| Artist | Miles Davis | Genre | jazz score |
| Instrumentation | ensemble (trumpet, saxophones, rhythm section) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which tracks from Kind of Blue are included in the score?
The collection covers So What, Freddie Freeloader, Blue in Green, All Blues, and Flamenco Sketches.
Are the solos by Miles Davis and John Coltrane transcribed?
Detailed transcriptions of all improvised solos are included. The trumpet parts of Miles Davis as well as the saxophone work of John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley are featured.
What instrumentation is addressed in this folio?
The ensemble covered includes trumpet, saxophones, and rhythm section. Elements of the rhythm section serve as guides to analyze the group's foundation and swing.
Does this score help study modal improvisation?
The study is based on the five compositions from the 1959 album. The sketch scores provide reference points for each track. The approach highlights modal improvisation and the collective breathing characteristic of Kind of Blue.
Does Hal Leonard Davis Miles - Kind Of Blue - Score contain information about the album?
Notes and background information on the album and its folio are included. The score is categorized under jazz, blues, and soul genres.
