Thursday, October 23, 2008

Week 1 - Miles Davis

The first musician we will study is jazz trumpet player Miles Davis. The reason I have chosen him is that he appeals to most people, and is one of the first jazz players I was introduced to.

Here are some links. Please choose at least one to read. In class we will be talking about what we found out about Miles Davis, and the assignment sheet is attatched. After reading about Miles Davis, click on a Youtube link and see him play. (This is important, as some of the questions you will be asked are about his live performance).

Miles Davis Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_davis

www.milesdavis.com

http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/miles-davis

Youtube Clips:

So What tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEC8nqT6Rrk

Footprints tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxZLOCa_io

Miles Davis' interview 1982
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHeYG9SNaS0

WEEK1 ASSIGNMENT - due Friday this week

http://weeklyjazzmusicianassignments.blogspot.com/

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