Sketches of Spain
Miles Davis
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Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) [Master] | Miles Davis | 16:18 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Will O' the Wisp (master) | Miles Davis | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Pan Piper | Miles Davis | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Saeta (master) | Miles Davis | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Solea (master) | Miles Davis | 12:15 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Song of Our Country (issued take) | Miles Davis | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Concierto de Aranjuez (Adagio) [part one, alternate take] | Miles Davis | 12:04 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
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Concierto de Aranjuez (part two, alternate take) | Miles Davis | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
iTunes Review
Between May of 1957 and March of 1960, Miles Davis collaborated with the composer and arranger Gil Evans to create a trilogy of masterpieces for large jazz ensemble. Sketches of Spain, the last of the three, is a dazzling work, not only for the glowing, magisterial orchestrations, but for the stunning solo work by Davis, among his most expressive and affecting. The centerpiece of the album is a November 1959 recording of the adagio from “Concierto de Aranjuez,” a 20th century Spanish composition by Joaquin Rodrigo. The band plays with beauty and splendor, content to stick closely to the score. The remaining tracks were recorded in March of the following year. “Will O’ the Wisp” comes from a Manuel de Falla ballet while “The Pan Piper” is based on a mystical Peruvian Indian folk melody. The final two tracks are adaptations of old Andalusian flamenco. “Saeta” is a religious march tune that quiets in the middle to allow Davis’ mournful, wailing horn the spotlight. “Solea” builds slowly atop the lightly prancing percussion of Jimmy Cobb, Elvin Jones, and crew, a blend of Latin polyrhythms and modal jazz. Davis’ inspired improvisations on these two tracks are on another plane, smoldering with emotion.
Customer Reviews
favorite jazz album
i might get shot for saying that i like this better than kind of blue. but i do. i think it has more emotion and passion in every note. not a note wasted. and not a note missed. not a note too long. or a note too short. i've traveled to spain, and this honestly does express perfectly the feeling you get when you walk into a city like toledo or sevilla. miles just absolutely challenged himself and came out on top with this album. awesome job with gil evans.
Amazing
"Sketches of Spain" is another stunning album by Miles Davis. "Sketckes of Spain" is so hard to find in stores I was almost surprised to find it in itunes. I believe that "Sketckes of Spain" is a great way to spark interest for Miles Davis in any jazz novice.
Overrated?
The world is full of overrated people, places, and things. "Sketches of Spain" is NOT one of them. I was in high school when this album came out, which means I've been listening to it for close to fifty years. And what Davis and Evans achieved here is as remarkable as ever. I wonder how much stuff we're listening to today will stand that kind of test of time. (Wish I could be around to find out.)
Biography
Born: May 26, 1926 in Alton, IL
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s
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