The Studio Recordings of the Miles Davis Quintet, 1965-68

by Keith Waters

Book Overview

The "Second Quintet" -- the Miles Davis Quintet of the mid-1960s -- was one of the most innovative and influential groups in the history of the genre. Each of the musicians who performed with Davis--saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Tony Williams--went on to a successful career as a top player. The studio recordings released by this group made profound contributions to improvisational strategies, jazz...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195393848
• ISBN13: 9780195393842
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.1"