"but in general, nothing will be "like" "Kind of Blue"."
I'm with Audphile1 here; KoB does not invite many direct comparisons (sui generis, as they say).
I find "Sketches of Spain," closer than many in the Miles catalog. I do not find the In recordings close, though "Cookin'" is unmissable, and the disc that got me into to Jazz.
For some reason, I find myself thinking of Evans' "Conversations with Myself" here, though I'm not sure what the similarities b/w it and KoB are, except for the same genius piano player.
If I may be forgiven a slight thread hijack, if you like the In recordings, seek out "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section," which is likewise graced by Garland/Chambers/Jones. Then go to "Modern Art." Had them both on last night, after not listening to Pepper in a while. What a sweet, sweet, horn . . . .
jmd
I'm with Audphile1 here; KoB does not invite many direct comparisons (sui generis, as they say).
I find "Sketches of Spain," closer than many in the Miles catalog. I do not find the In recordings close, though "Cookin'" is unmissable, and the disc that got me into to Jazz.
For some reason, I find myself thinking of Evans' "Conversations with Myself" here, though I'm not sure what the similarities b/w it and KoB are, except for the same genius piano player.
If I may be forgiven a slight thread hijack, if you like the In recordings, seek out "Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section," which is likewise graced by Garland/Chambers/Jones. Then go to "Modern Art." Had them both on last night, after not listening to Pepper in a while. What a sweet, sweet, horn . . . .
jmd