Junte Uiterwijk / Sticks (30 maart 2021)

This book provides a comprehensive look at the making of 'Kind of Blue', one of the most influential jazz albums of all time. Ashley Kahn delves into the early career of Miles Davis, the formation of the band that recorded the album, and the recording sessions at CBS's 30th Street Studio in New York in 1959. The book includes eyewitness accounts, newly discovered documents, and detailed explanations of the musical concepts, particularly modal jazz, that defined the album. It also explores the album's reception, marketing, and its enduring impact on music and musicians. The text is enriched with photographs, quotes from those involved, and a thorough analysis of the album's significance.