Miles Davis - Kinda Blue

I can't think of anything more beautiful than the opening notes to "So What" from Kind of Blue.

When I began my exploration of Jazz, this was the encyclopedic album to begin my journey.

Of all the entries I've done this year, this one is the first one that I haven't really wanted to spend too much time exploring my emotions on this one album.

This is an album that I beg any listener to hear and process their own thoughts an opinions before reading about the album.

Favorite tracks: the Whole Album (it's arguably the most influential album of the 20th century)


Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else

I'm not entirely sure why it took so long for me to openly appreciate Jazz in life...   I think it may have something to do with me feeling very strong emotions whenever I have it on around me.

Jazz is the only genre of music that I can only stand to listen to when I'm in the mood to listen to Jazz.   If its on and I don't want to hear jazz, I can't leap out of my chair fast enough to turn the dial or ask someone to change the music.

I've been trying to figure out for years why I'm so "trigger' sensitive to the genre...  I guess it speaks to me on a very personal level that I'm not quite ready to contend with.

I am however happy to have a favorite Jazz album.  I don't know what it is about this album and specifically the song "Autumn Leaves" but it's a song that I can never grow tired of.  Shortly after the opening Miles Davis horn blasts, the song transitions into Miles playing what is in my opinion the most beautiful thing ever etched to vinyl.

Stand out tracks:

Artists: Cannonball Adderley
Album: Somethin' Else
Producer: Alfred Lion
Label: Blue Note
Recorded: Van Gelder Studio