#21 Miles Musings... Plugged Nickel Sessions.. The 3 Sounds & JFSA #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzcommunity

About this Video

• Video Title: #21 Miles Musings... Plugged Nickel Sessions.. The 3 Sounds & JFSA #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzcommunity
• Channel: Straight Talk with Jack Graham
• Speakers: Jack Graham
• Duration: 00:20:00

Introduction

This video discusses Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" album and the "Plugged Nickel" recordings. The speaker shares trivia about the album's sales, recording details (including the number of takes), and anecdotes about the musicians involved. He also highlights the "Plugged Nickel" sessions as a significant, though lesser-known, body of Miles Davis's work.

Key Takeaways

• Kind of Blue Sales: The album initially sold around 80,000 copies by 1962, but over a million copies were sold globally by the 1990s, highlighting its enduring popularity.
• Kind of Blue Recording Process: Contrary to popular belief, "Kind of Blue" was not recorded in a single take; "Flamenco Sketches," for example, was a sixth take. The final version is considered superior to earlier takes. The album was recorded over two days using only three reels of tape.
• "Blue in Green" Controversy: There's debate over the authorship of "Blue in Green," with some attributing it to Bill Evans rather than solely Miles Davis.
• Plugged Nickel Sessions: These live recordings from a Chicago club in 1965 feature a different style of play compared to "Kind of Blue." The musicians intentionally played differently each night to avoid monotony. These recordings were initially released in Japan.
• Other Recordings Mentioned: The video also mentions and describes recordings by Stanley Turrentine with The Three Sounds ("Blue Hour"), and a jam session with Chick Corea ("Village Vanguard").