#miles davis and the search for the sound

[lakecountylibrary]

Read -> Reading -> To-Read: Black History Month Graphic Novel Round Up

Check out these awesome graphic novels reader's advisor Ashley has been picking up for Black History Month!

Read: Kindred by Octavia Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy

This graphic novel was adapted from the book Kindred by Octavia Butler. This story more recently has also been made into a TV series for Hulu. In this twisted tale, Dana is living in the 1970s when she begins having dizzy spells shake her to the core. These dizzy spells lead to her waking up in the 1800s helping a boy who she refers to as “Rufe.” While Dana is not sure what brings these spells on at first, she has an even harder time time trying to figure out how to make it stop.

Ms. Davis: A Graphic Biography by Sybille Titeux de la Croix, art by Amazing Ameziane

The story of Angela Davis is filled with resistance and unwillingness to accept unfair treatment and judgment. She is infamous for being a part of the FBI's Most Wanted List in 1971 due to an incident that occurred where she was accused as the main conspirator.

Reading her story as a graphic novel does not take away the seriousness of her story. I appreciate that the book provides explanations of key events; that is helpful if you are only hearing about some of the events for the first time, as I was. This book was a random find but it sent me down a research hole that made me want to learn more, and that is what any good book does.

Reading: Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound by Dave Chisholm

Miles Davis was an extremely talented musician. He thought outside of the box when it came to his music, so it is fitting that this graphic novel tells his story in an eclectic way.

The story begins as Miles has just gotten a piece of life-altering news in 1982. From there, he reminisces and begins telling his origin story. The artwork and illustrations of this graphic novel are beautiful. The colors truly jump off the page and speak to you, as clear as the words do. The funky art and the insight of Miles' fascinating yet tumultuous life make this book a true learning experience that explores the cool world of jazz and many of its legends.

To-Read: Toussaint Louverture: The Story of the Only Successful Slave Revolt in History by C.L.R. James, adapted by Nic Watts and Sakina Karimjee

This graphic novel details the Haitian Revolution led by Toussaint Louverture. This graphic novel is based on the play by C.L.R. James, produced in 1936. If you love history, and revolutions, this graphic novel my pique your interest.

See more of Ashley's recs

#octavia butler #angela davis #miles davis #toussaint louverture #black history month #book recommendations #graphic novels #nonfiction #history #biography #science fiction #kindred #damian duffy #ms. davis #sybille titeux de la croix #amazing ameziane #miles davis and the search for the sound #LCPL recs #ashleyrecs #read reading to read #c.l.r. james #nic watts #dave chisholm #sakina karimjee

[graphicpolicy]

Z2 announces Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound

Z2 announces Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound #comics #comicbooks #graphicnovel

In 1959, Miles Davis released the best-selling jazz album of all time, Kind Of Blue. Now, on the anniversary of his birth, Z2 has announced Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound, an innovative and stunning exploration of the musical pioneer’s winding, exhilarating life and the intoxicating music that followed. Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound has a street date of September 26,…

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#dave chisholm #graphic novel #graphic novels #miles davis and the search for the sound #z2 comics

[eileenslibrary]

Leave A Traveler's Path

Orc x reader pt.1

Oof the slight sexual tension has me

Warnings: sexual tension, kidnapping I guess, swearing, orcs in general

I'm deciding on adding slightly nsfw parts but just put it in my asks if I should or not.

You a traveler have been put on a task to deliver a package to a high ranking noble of house Bensvine.

But it came with complications, this package had something very valuable, and apparently someone got word you were carrying this said good and now you have a few issues like this one.

You have been quietly trailing a few miles behind a pack of orcs, for what reason? Because everyone you meet attempts to assassinate, assault, steal from, and kidnap you for this damn package. And you have gone off route so you can't be found but can I mention these orcs aren't any orcs these orcs are very dangerous and you assumed they would attempt to kill and take this package, so you are tracking behind them in the middle of the badlands (a very dry desert like imagine davy Jones locker from potc, that type of desert) and you are waiting util night fall to pass them, you've been doing this for about four days. So you usher yourself on foot to speed up so you can get a bit closer to the group but still be hidden until you pass them, then they'll be in the past.

That's the hard part because now you realize there's giant beasts in the group, beasts that will eat human flesh or any flesh for that matter, and on top of that these orcs have not yet gone to bed so now you are sitting waiting about a mile away waiting for their little pow wow to die down, their large bon fire was not helping you ease off, you could here their songs chanting and war cries, you'd be a bit happier if these were elves not orcs, you have no problem with orcs but your on edge with the treasure your delivering.

An hour passes and they all head to bed. You stand with your weapon out it was a knife you bought a few years back , it was about six inches long with a curved edge it's often used by pirates but you found it more comfortable to use than other weapons, you as quietly as you can approach the camp you scout out how many orcs and beasts there are, you count out seven beasts and in the tents you guessed about eight. You quietly went around the tents and silently sped up, but you didn't get far, a large hand grabbed your leg your eyes dilate you look back, a large orc grabbed your calf a mischievous smile on his face his body half out a tent that was facing towards you, he crawls out and pulls you down before he picks you off the ground until you were hanging upside down he raised you to his eye level, you drop your knife.

A single bead of sweat went into your hairline. "Well, Well, Well what do we have here" he snickered, "you are good at concealing yourself, why are you following us?" He asked, he pokes your forehead "I wasn't following you, I was trying to get around you" you say quietly "then why would you trail behind us like you were following us little human" he says, you couldn't tell if he meant to ask, it came out sounding like he was demanding more than asking. "I don't feel like answering that question" you say bluntly, he snorts "and what if it wasn't a question" he says slyly "maybe I'll answer more questions when I'm well rested and not upside down" you snarl. He throws you over his shoulder "hey what the hell!" You say hitting his shoulder, he laughs before stepping into the tent. you don't know where all this sass is coming from but it only got you into deeper shit.

He takes your pack and ties you up and sits across from you, you grimace becoming uneasy once again with your pack in his hands. He searches through your bag and finds the package, he gently messes with the wrappings "don't touch that!" You say desperately. "And what if I do?" You glare at him "I just said don't, that should be enough for you to understand not to touch it you twat" you growl, he smirks and gently pulls that string, you had enough of his games.

You lunge at him you bounds falling from your arms, you swing your left hook and attempt to grab the pack. But he grabs your hands in one fist, "you little shit" he scowls "your the one touching my shit" you growl, your faces so close your noses are brushing, his eyes mirror yours, anger.

He ties you up again, your hands in front of you. You're basically in his lap at this point, your mouth covered as you watch him open the package.

The golden crown sits on the cushion it came with. He admires it, he smiles wickedly "ah you're the traveler with the bounty, this is for the house of Bensvine" he smirks "you glaring at me won't make it any better pet" you growl at him "what cat got your tongue" he says. You turn your head away furrowing your brow in anger and closing your eyes, he was having none of that apparently, he grabbed your chin pulling you by your face you stumble onto your knees, you are face to face once again he removed the gag "you look like you want to say something" he teases "put the crown back and in my bag and maybe I'll tell you" you say glowering at him, he returns the gesture smirking "fine but you better not play your tricks again" growls gently wrapping the crown up to it's original state. You sigh in relief as he places it in the sack. "Speak human" he demands.

"Okay, okay I got it" you say before continuing "I was "following" you because I wasn't sure I could trust you guys behind me until I was far away from your group, since this package is what's gonna get me out of the hell I'm living in, and apparently plenty of others desire the freedom I have been promised and for that I've been nearly killed plenty of times to become uneasy going on the main path so I chose this route but I didn't expect your group to also be here, I've heard of your group and what you've done enough to be weary, so tonight I was attempting to go around your group since these past few days have been non stop travel so this night of rest you guys were attempting to take, I was planning on continuing on my way until you got in my way." you finish your sentence with a bitter sweet tone. He nods before saying "and you think you'll get far with little rest, you amuse me little one" he snickers, you roll your eyes.

"How about an offer, I like your spark, I could use a little companion and since we're heading the same way since I must drop a package off at another grand noble place how about you travel with us, and I promise protection from others and rest only for your company" he says, you quirk and eyebrow, he smiles awkwardly and holds his hand out, you take it with both of your tied ones, he looks surprised before laughing at you enthusiasm at the sound of rest.

#dnd orc #orc x human #orc x reader #dnd #x reader headcanons #fluff #angst #love

[pazzesco]

"I think music is an instrument. It can create the initial thought patterns that can change the thinking of the people." ~John Coltrane

The Church of John Coltrane was established in 1968 and served its congregation by focusing on the jazz artist’s work and religious beliefs for more than five decades. The institution preaches “global unity, peace on earth, and knowledge of the one true living God,” through the words and music of John Coltrane and throughout its existence has taken part in food drives and other examples of public outreach.

Coltrane’s road to A Love Supreme was anything but straightforward. An incredible talent, he often travelled a wayward path. The hungry ghost of addiction haunted him; he was booted out of Miles Davis’s band in 1957 for continued heroin use, including a near overdose. The close call propelled him to clean up, however. From the autobiographical liner notes of A Love Supreme:

“During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life.” ~John Coltrane

His calling was “to make others happy through music,” which, he claimed, was granted to him through God’s grace.

“May we never forget that in the sunshine of our lives, through the storm and after the rain – it is all with God – in all ways and forever.” ~John Coltrane

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Speech at 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival

"God has wrought many things out of oppression. He has endowed his creatures with the capacity to create-and from this capacity has flowed the sweet songs of sorrow and joy that have allowed man to cope with his environment and many different situations."

"Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life's difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. This is triumphant music."

"Modern Jazz has continued in this tradition, singing the songs of a more complicated urban existence. When life itself offers no order and meaning, the musician creates an order and meaning from the sounds of the earth which flow through his instrument."

"It is no wonder that so much of the search for identity among American Negroes was championed by Jazz musicians. Long before the modern essayists and scholars wrote of racial identity as a problem for a multiracial world, musicians were returning to their roots to affirm that which was stirring within their souls. Much of the power of our Freedom Movement in the United States has come from this music. It has strengthened us with its sweet rhythms when courage began to fail. It has calmed us with its rich harmonies when spirits were down. And now, Jazz is exported to the world. For in the particular struggle of the Negro in America there is something akin to the universal struggle of modern man. Everybody has the Blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved. Everybody needs to clap hands and be happy. Everybody longs for faith."

"In music, especially this broad category called Jazz, there is a stepping stone towards all of these."

"We must use time creatively." - Martin Luther King, Jr

A Love Supreme-

Part I - Acknowledgement

Part II - Resolution

Part III - Pursuance

Part IV - Psalm

7 Interesting Facts About John Coltrane (attached to the picture above)

 “No matter what . . . it is with God. He is gracious and merciful. His way is in love, through which we all are. It is truly – A Love Supreme.” ~John Coltrane

John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967)

#music #jazz #a love supreme #john coltrane #st. john coltrane #john will i am coltrane #church of john coltrane #spiritual #coltrane church #coltrane quotes #quotes #mlk #dr. king #martin luther king jr. #cliff clavin

[audio-luddite]

Right and Wrong.

Mr Guttenberg the "audiophiliac" keeps spinning videos. It's his job. Sometimes more than a grain of salt is needed to listen to this stuff. Every new and different product seems to be better. He has a new best.

This is the "best planar magnetic" speaker and it is from France. It is not inexpensive.

He does go on about the basic superiority of dipoles that fill the room with sound. His current reference speakers are cone dipoles. Recall I believe this is a major flaw in the concept as all those extra sound waves careen around the room. They are not in the original signal, they confuse things. Yet he praised the imagery and clarity of these things. How are all those extra bits not confusing? Its the old brain thing of prioritizing the initial signal you hear and consigning the other things to something else.

Is it not better to put out just the signal on the recording into the room?

Two things I want to emphasize about his opinions.

First is that these are "push pull" magnetics with magnets on the front and back so they are more linear. Errr, not so much, but more magnets make a more uniform field strength. They do not mean these are linear as the diaphragm is under tension so excursions are fought by the membrane tension. But sorta yes they are more linear, but not actually linear.

Second is his experience of always shifting and moving them as each recording he played sounded different. Phase cancellation dude. One of the true evils of of dipoles. Each position gives a different frequency response. That is not a good feature even though he enjoyed it.

Arguably these are very much like Magneplanars if they decided to go really upscale. Maggies are made from MDF which is a crappy material that has one good behaviour. It damps vibration. It is cheap made from glue and wood waste. The French product has steel front and back faces with MDF in between. That means they are heavy and have more inertial mass to resist motion from the vibrating air. It can push harder. Newton says the air will push back. These will work better than maggies.

Big Planar speakers have one really good parameter. They move a lot of air. They have good acoustic impedance matching to the room. That makes the sound more immediate and "alive" which is the effect of simple efficient transfer of energy from the speaker to the air.

Horn loaded speakers do the same thing, just with the added distortion from being a horn.

Each has its problems.

So here is another flavour of the week. Tastes good, but it is not audio nirvana.

In other news I listened to my "Kind of Blue" LP.

I first did some searches for info about the label Jazz Wax. I have another of those I like. Talk about a rabbit hole. Internet forum wisdom is that my copy may be a legal pirated version. A privateer version? One forum decried the label Jazz Wax as stealing masters that had expired copyrights. Some bastards in Europe are cutting LPs from CD copies say these paragons of justice.

Interesting and maybe true, certain no. Copyrights do expire on published works. But I think the property rights of the physical media product do not expire like that. Miles Davis' work is Public Domain if he has been dead long enough and his estate did not renew it. But the ownership of the masters I think remains with the company who produced or purchased it. That is why Universal has all those underground vaults with master tapes and digital files squirreled away. No point if someone could just copy an old CD. Whatever, I am not a lawyer.

It was interesting the intensity and vehemence of the discussion. Really calm down people. Kind of Blue is a work of performing art. If I want an LP and it is legally for sale in a store in my city why complain.

As far as quality it is pretty good. New York Columbia recordings from 1959 can be fine. And Jazz does not get processed to sound good on AM Radio. This one is half speed direct metal mastered. One forum guy screamed that DMM sucked and had no Bass. Not my experience. Be that as it may it is a musical Icon work. Some consider it to be the most important Jazz album ever. I do not want to go looking for ancient and rare LPs in bins. Fresh heavy vinyl is better.

There are some interesting effects in the recording. I have to listen again to track them down. The original was three track tape. I am pretty sure there are overdubs in there. Whatever it is good music.

That is the point right?

#audiophile #high end audio #vinyl #turntables #cd vs lp #records #Miles Davis #Jazz LP #Youtube

[isthespiceoflife]

Miles x Comics: this incredible collab of jazz legend Miles Davis with Z2 Comics titled 'Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound' is a graphic novel biography, and has a few goodies in store, just in time for dad, in the holiday season upon us...

#miles davis #jazz #comic art #comics #artists #art #nyc #music #los angeles #uk #digital art #illustration #art style #z2 comics #graphics #novels #dave chisholm

[davechisholmmusicandcomics]

Panel from my upcoming graphic novel MILES DAVIS AND THE SEARCH FOR THE SOUND, dropping in early November.

#dave chisholm #comics #miles davis #graphic novel #make comics #indie comics #jazz music

[doomandgloomfromthetomb]

Sonny Rollins and his Jazz Ensemble - East River Park Amphitheatre, New York City, August 7, 1962

I'm about halfway through Aidan Levy's Saxophone Colossus: The Life And Music Of Sonny Rollins and I can't recommend it highly enough. Levy has done an astonishing amount of research, piecing together what is now a truly epic saga.

Sonny is a tough one to sum up, even in a 700-page bio — and not just because he's lived well into his 90s. Unlike Miles Davis or John Coltrane, he doesn't have a singular classic LP, era or band to focus in on. What becomes apparent as you read is that Newk is an enigmatic guy — an oddball, really — who doesn't fall prey to the usual cliches. Unknowable, maybe, but in a good way ("If you can't be free, be a mystery," right?). But Levy wisely doesn't do a lot of psychoanalyzing of his subject or drift into florid prose; instead, he lets the amazing events of Rollins' life speak for themselves, as Sonny moves through the decades in search of elusive perfection.

Naturally, the book has sent me on a Rollins bender. There's just endless music to get into. Levy mentions this show in passing and I had to hear it just for the opener: Sonny Rollins and Don Cherry duetting on "The Star-Spangled Banner" in East River Park?! Yes, please. It's funny, I had been a little iffy on Our Man In Jazz, the sole official representation of this band, but the semi-official release of the complete run of those shows in the past decade turned me around completely. Amazing stuff that sounds new every time you play it, Sonny borrowing some ideas from Ornette but resulting in a new conception altogether. This outdoor gig (at least the 17 minutes we've got of it) isn't quite as adventurous as those recordings, but it's great nonetheless, with the highlight being a stretched out "Oleo," Rollins and Cherry trading beautiful, playful lines back and forth.

Levy's book has some interesting notes about how this band worked out their "Logical Music." I don't understand them, but that's how it should be.

An excerpt:

All begin together

Throughout composition 2 instruments play together. e.g. Sonny + Bob play together after start. Then Sonny + Bob are joined for a dissonance by Donald which then leads to the Donald Sonny duet which incidentally should suggest a different timbre than the dissonant 'carry over' 3 part section!

(Billy bears a strong resemblance to Bud Powell.) After duet of S+D., B. joins in for a TRIO which should have a HARMONIC sound rather than a dissonance sound.

#sonny rollins #don cherry #billy higgins #bob cranshaw

[burlveneer-music]

Natural Lateral - Tapestry of Life - Latin-tinged jazz & jazz-funk led by keyboardist Aziz Mustafa, with guest spots by Chip Wickham and Tamar Osborn

Undeniably on the rise after the success of their first album, "Cogito Ergo Jam", which received support from the British Jazz scene and was featured on Gilles Peterson’s BB6 broadcast, the North London Based collective goes a step further this time by carefully crafting a new release of a tapestry of music stemming from rich jam sessions at the Lazy Robot Studio and representing the band's phenomenal musical canvas. Echoing jazz legends like Azymuth, Roy Ayers, Alice Coltrane and Miles Davis by paying tribute to those who paved the way but always searching for new musical territories, this six-track LP is moving, thought-provoking and engaging. It is a musical questing where each band member searches for meaning through sounds and rhythms - giving a new life to Jazz music and dropping the full spectrum of a vibrant tapestry of life into the listener's ears. The release moves through elements of vintage, yet also involves sophisticated sound production fusing Jazz with modern dance and world music sensibilities.  The band's work ethic is based on a sense of freedom in the studio filled with live jam sessions where it's all about "catching a moment" and letting the inspiration flow. "We just want to feel a sense of freedom and connection through playing. In the studio, it's the music which connects us all, and we just want to allow that process to unfold". PERSONNEL: Piano, synths, bass and programming by Aziz Mustafa Flute (A2) by Chip Wickham Saxophone and Flute (B3) by Tamar Osborn Horns (A2) by Eoin Grace Saxophone (A3) by Hoody Drums (A2) by David Mrakpor Production and Percussion (A1) by Prajñāghoṣa Monin Drums (A3) by Ozan Nidayi Drums (B1) by Malte Saabye From Drums (B2) by Tim Balasubramaniam Percussion by Ozan Nidayi Bass (B1) by Ozan Nidayi Written by Aziz Mustafa Artwork designed by Nick Collee

#Natural Lateral #jazz #fusion #latin #london #uk #2022 #social joy #jazz-funk #aziz mustafa

[lettersugar77]

Listen to Jazz Radio Online

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#pop radio #stream pop radio #listen to pop radio #best pop radio

[garudabluffs]

READ MORE Dave Chisholm Music & Comics

Depicting the Artistic Quest in ‘Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound’

Dave Chisholm uses creative methods for his graphic non-fiction novel about Miles Davis including gorgeous artwork to illustrate the jazz icon’s artistic quest.

"Rather than try to craft a new biographical narrative, Chisholm uses Miles Davis’ own words from various biographies, interviews, and album liner notes. This imparts authenticity to the storyline and relates Davis’ views on his own musical philosophies and personal flaws. But what makes this graphic novel a triumph is the creative style Chisholm employs in his artwork to illustrate the jazz icon’s musical explorations and breakthroughs. Most of the scenes depicting Davis and his bandmates in action utilize a translucent watercolor technique to convey the multi-dimensional nature of the music, and it works like magic."

#book review author interview #https://www.popmatters.com/miles-davis-dave-chisholm-review

[brushandneedles]

Coltrane's Musical Odyssey: A Chronological Exploration

John Coltrane. A name synonymous with innovation, passion, and an unending artistic quest. To truly understand this jazz legend, we must embark on a journey through his vast discography, a testament to his relentless evolution and transformative power. So, buckle up, music lovers, as we navigate the milestones of Coltrane's musical odyssey, decade by decade. Elevate your style with exclusive Buy john coltrane t shirts, a harmonious blend of fashion and jazz that pays homage to the legendary saxophonist's enduring legacy.

The 1950s: Apprenticeship and Exploration

Early Recordings (1955-1957): We begin with Coltrane's sideman years, playing alongside legends like Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. Albums like "Tenor Madness" and "Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet" showcase his growing maturity and developing voice, hinting at the fire within.

First Steps as a Leader (1957-1959): Coltrane steps into the spotlight with albums like "Coltrane" and "Blue Train," exploring hard bop and modal territory. Here, his signature sound starts to emerge – intense, searching, and deeply melodic. "Giant Steps" (1959) becomes a turning point, with its complex harmonies and revolutionary approach to improvisation, influencing generations of musicians.

The 1960s: Ascension and Transformation

The Classic Quartet (1960-1964): This period sees the formation of Coltrane's most celebrated group, featuring McCoy Tyner on piano, Elvin Jones on drums, and Jimmy Garrison on bass. Albums like "Live at the Village Vanguard" and "A Love Supreme" become cornerstones of jazz history, pushing boundaries with extended improvisations, spiritual undertones, and powerful emotional expression.

Seeking New Frontiers (1964-1967): Coltrane's artistic restlessness leads him to further experimentation. "Ascension" (1965) embraces free jazz, with its chaotic energy and collective improvisation. "Meditations" (1965) offers a calmer contemplation, while "Interstellar Space" (1967) delves into avant-garde soundscapes.

Legacy and Inspiration:

John Coltrane's journey through music is an inspiration to all. He was a tireless explorer, never afraid to push boundaries and challenge himself. His impact on jazz is undeniable, but his influence extends far beyond the genre. He showed us that music can be a journey of self-discovery, a reflection of the human spirit, and a powerful tool for connection and understanding.

1. Deep Dives:

Focus on specific albums: Select an album from each decade and write an in-depth analysis, exploring its historical context, musical innovations, and critical reception. You could include musical excerpts, quotes from critics and musicians, and personal reflections on the album's impact.

Dive into collaborations: Choose a specific musician (Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, McCoy Tyner) and analyze their collaboration with Coltrane, highlighting how they influenced each other and shaped the music.

Explore specific musical elements: Focus on a particular aspect of Coltrane's music, such as his use of modes, extended solos, or free improvisation. Discuss its evolution throughout his career and its influence on other musicians.

2. Interactive Elements:

Create a listening guide: Design a guide for each decade, recommending key albums and outlining their characteristics. Include historical context, discussion prompts, and links to streaming services for an interactive experience.

Curate a playlist: Compile a playlist for each decade, highlighting essential tracks and showcasing the evolution of Coltrane's sound. Briefly explain the significance of each track and encourage listeners to explore further.

Host a listening party: Organize a virtual or in-person listening party, focusing on a specific album or period. Facilitate discussions and share interesting facts and anecdotes about Coltrane's life and music.

3. Expand Your Scope:

Compare and contrast: Analyze how Coltrane's music relates to other jazz subgenres like hard bop, cool jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Highlight similarities, differences, and his unique contributions.

Explore influences: Research musicians and musical styles that influenced Coltrane, such as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Eastern music, and classical composers. Discuss how these influences shaped his sound and approach.

Trace his legacy: Examine how Coltrane's music continues to influence contemporary jazz musicians and artists across different genres. Analyze reinterpretations, covers, and new compositions inspired by his work. Indulge in timeless jazz elegance with john coltrane t-shirts, celebrating the iconic saxophonist's musical brilliance in every stitch.

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Miles Davis and the Search for Sound arrives from Z2 this November

Miles Davis and the Search for Sound arrives from Z2 this November #comics #comicbooks #graphicnovel

Z2 Comics has announced Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound, an innovative and stunning exploration of the musical pioneer’s winding, exhilarating life and the intoxicating music that followed. The graphic novel will be released on November 7th, 2023. The graphic novel chronicles Davis’ journey from his childhood in Illinois to mastering jazz improvisation throughout the ’40s, ‘50s, and…

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Spotify Playlist: Jazz House

Are you a fan of both jazz and house music? If so, you're in luck! We have curated a special Spotify playlist called "Jazz House" that combines the best of both genres. Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of jazz with a modern twist of house beats. What is Jazz House? Jazz House is a unique blend of jazz and house music, bringing together the sophistication and improvisation of jazz with the infectious energy and electronic elements of house. This fusion genre emerged in the 1990s and has since gained popularity among music lovers who appreciate the fusion of old and new. Why Jazz House? Jazz House offers a refreshing and dynamic listening experience. It combines the timeless melodies and complex harmonies of jazz with the infectious rhythms and pulsating basslines of house music. This fusion creates a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere, perfect for both relaxing and dancing. The Playlist Our "Jazz House" playlist features a carefully curated selection of tracks that showcase the best of this genre. From classic jazz standards reimagined with a house twist to contemporary tracks that seamlessly blend jazz and electronic elements, this playlist offers a diverse range of musical styles and moods. 1. "Cantaloupe Island" - Herbie Hancock (Remixed by US3) This track takes Herbie Hancock's iconic jazz composition and gives it a fresh and funky house makeover. The result is a catchy and groovy tune that will get your head nodding and your feet tapping. 2. "Street Life" - Randy Crawford (The Crusaders, Sampled by Nuyorican Soul) Featuring the soulful vocals of Randy Crawford, this track combines the smoothness of jazz with the infectious energy of house. The sample from The Crusaders' original adds a nostalgic touch to this modern classic. 3. "Moanin'" - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Bobby Blanco's Block Party Mix) Bobby Blanco's remix of "Moanin'" brings a fresh and energetic house groove to this jazz standard. The driving beats and infectious bassline give this track a modern edge while still paying homage to the original. 4. "So What" - Miles Davis (DJ Cam Remix) This remix of Miles Davis' legendary track "So What" adds a laid-back and atmospheric house vibe to the timeless jazz composition. It's the perfect blend of old and new, creating a captivating listening experience. 5. "Take Five" - Dave Brubeck Quartet (The Cinematic Orchestra Remix) The Cinematic Orchestra's remix of "Take Five" breathes new life into this jazz classic. With its mesmerizing electronic elements and hypnotic rhythms, this track takes you on a musical journey like no other. How to Enjoy the Playlist To enjoy our "Jazz House" playlist, simply open Spotify and search for the playlist title. You can also follow the playlist to receive regular updates and discover new tracks that fit the genre. Whether you're hosting a party, studying, or simply looking for some great music to relax to, our "Jazz House" playlist has got you covered. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pcU1JB2yM2f5OO90PQyAO?si=ba90de6fa35a44cf Conclusion Jazz House is a genre that brings together the best of jazz and house music. With its infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and vibrant energy, it offers a unique and captivating listening experience. Our "Jazz House" playlist on Spotify features a diverse selection of tracks that showcase the beauty of this fusion genre. So sit back, relax, and let the smooth sounds of jazz house transport you to a world of musical bliss. Read the full article

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Communicating between species isn’t something that only has to take place between space-faring civilizations. There are plenty of species here on our home planet that communicate using a variety of sights, sounds, and smells. We’re only starting to unlock the secrets of how to understand and respond to these types of foreign languages. Researchers at the SETI Institute think that doing so might be a good test for whether we’ll be able to communicate with extraterrestrials if we ever get the chance to. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to practice. One of the most fascinating creatures with clearly discernible communication is the humpback whale. They’re a favorite of both sight-seers and scientists alike due to their relative affinity for humans as well as their songs that can travel up to 10,000 miles through the ocean depths. Studying them has been a focal point of the Whale-SETI team from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute, UC Davis, and the Alaska Whale Foundation. Recently, they published a paper detailing an encounter with one particular whale, known as “Twain.” SETI Institute video on talking to whales.Credit – SETI Institute YouTube Channel In a flurry of exchanged messages, the scientists sent a “contact” call that drew Twain’s attention and had him circling their boat for around 20 minutes. He responded to every burst of sound from the scientists and matched the intervals of delay between sounds in what they called in a press release a “conversational style.”  While the scientists understood they were saying some equivalent of “hello” to Twain when he arrived, that’s about as far as their understanding went. Luckily, there’s a theory for that – in this case, a mathematical one called “information theory.The discipline was initially developed in the 1940s by electrical engineer Claude Shannon. In information theory, signals are analyzed for the amount of information they contain, and that information can be correlated across multiple signals. When combined with real-world events, language theorists think they might be able to tease out information contained within the signals and correlate them to those events. In essence, they could figure out what the whales are talking about. SeaKeepers interviews some of the Whale SETI that performed the research.Credit – SeaKeepers YouTube Channel One whale circling a boat for 20 minutes and having what seemed like an enjoyable conversation is just a very brief step down that path. Like many technologies, building a translation engine would require lots of data, which might still be wrong. Unfortunately, whales aren’t likely to be able to correct us if we somehow translate their word for “fish” for that of “seal.”  That might not be the case for otherworldly intelligences, though. Humans would undoubtedly try to provide feedback in any dialog with an alien species to ensure they aren’t misunderstood. So it’s like they would want to correct us as well. But, until we find a dialog partner, plenty of species here on Earth might want to talk to us. We just don’t know how to yet. Learn More:SETI Institute – Whale-SETI: Groundbreaking Encounter with Humpback Whales Reveals Potential for Non-Human Intelligence CommunicationB. McCowan et al. – Interactive Bioacoustic Playback as a Tool for Detecting and Exploring Nonhuman Intelligence: Conversing with an Alaskan Humpback WhaleUT – Communicating Across the Cosmos, Part 1: Shouting into the DarknessUT – Astronomers Come up With a New Message to let the Aliens Know we’re Here Lead Image:Humpback Whale The post Trying to Communicate with Whales is Like Talking to Extraterrestrials appeared first on Universe Today.

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2001 Copenhagen - Number 8 - Quintorigo - "Bentivoglio Angelina"

And now for something completely different. Although sticking at the Festival di Sanremo and moving your finger down to the other end of the scoreboard. Here are 15th place finishers Quintorigo doing something, well unexpected.

Bentivoglio Angelina (Bentivoglio Angelina - believe it or not - I think this refers to the place that Angelina is from) is a bit of enigma with a touch of vaguely manufactured controversy attached. Lyrically it's a snapshot of images coming fleeting to the mind of a man who appears to have killed his girlfriend Angelina with a blow to the forehead in a hotel. He's surveying the scene frantically searching for some sort of story he can tell himself to justify his actions. Maybe this is something that's literally just happened and he's trying to process it. The chaos of emotions and experiences tumble over one another.

As does the music. There's everything in this. Dirty saxophones. An angry growl of a predatory vocal. Falsetto. Opera. 1920s formal light jazz. Pizzicato violins. Call and response with the backing vocals. A big woolly jumper. Desperate pleading. Scratchy record filters. It's a cacophony almost literally albeit one with with elegant passages of insouciance mixed with feedback and white noise. It all finishes in the style of a 1940s big band number.

Just completely nuts.

The small amount of controversy come from the Italian press linking the song to a similar sounding murder than happened just prior to Sanremo, which of course is also nuts as the song was written well before that even happened.

The band have previous with Sanremo having entered the Giovanni section in 1999 and finished 11th. This is their first (and only) entry into Sanremo proper. Italian Wikipedia describes their music as 'experimental', which might be an understatement. They have a fondness for jazz and classic rock especially having covered music from Miles Davis to Deep Purple. They dabbled with many other genres as well. Formed in 1998, this song is the one that launched them to wider notice. They have released nine studio albums in total and have had some churn of membership, but as of 2018 at least are still making and recording music.

Sanremo and Eurovision definitely needs its WTF moments and this one that's far more musically astute and refined than it normally gets. I absolutely love it.

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