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duke ellington, good jazz artists, in a sentimental mood, jazz, john coltrane, kind of blue, miles davis, old school friday, so what
This picture captures just how I like to listen to my jazz.
Other than mentioning how I attend the Capital Jazz Fest every year, I don’t talk much about my love for jazz in this space. I have the feeling if I did, I’d lose a lot of readers. Hey, you’ll have to deal with it today though.
There is only one song that immediately comes to mind when I think of jazz music. There is one song I can put on that I know will somehow take me through whatever emotions I may be experiencing at that moment. It’s a complex, beautiful piece by two of THE best to ever do it.
You may be familiar with this song from the movie Love Jones, which is where I first heard and fell in love with it.
Duke Ellington and John Coltrane, “In A Sentimental Mood”, 1962
*drops mic and walks off the stage*
Okay, I’m back for an encore.
If you call yourself a true lover of jazz, Miles Davis Kind Of Blue is essential for your collection. Not owning this album would be like having the cornflakes without the milk. I just don’t get you.
Here’s a live performance from 1959 of “So What” from that epic album, which also happens to be the best selling jazz record of all time. Trane joins him for the performance. I couldn’t take my eyes (or ears!) off of it. I think you’ll agree.
Enjoy your weekend and be sure to check out the other old school friday participants for some more smooth jazz to get you through your day.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE 