'He used the trumpet as a songbird': 100 years of Miles Davis, by jazz greats Sonny Rollins, Yazz Ahmed and more

This text is a collection of quotes from various musicians about Miles Davis, a legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader. The quotes are drawn from an interview where the musicians discuss their experiences playing with or being influenced by Miles.

Some common themes that emerge from the quotes include:

* Miles' influence on modern jazz: Many of the musicians mention how Miles' music continues to inspire them and shape the direction of jazz.
* His impact on individual musicians: Several musicians talk about how Miles influenced their own playing style, composition, or approach to music.
* The importance of group interaction: Many of the quotes emphasize the importance of group dynamics and how Miles encouraged his bands to play together and support each other.
* Miles' legacy as a composer: Some musicians mention that Miles was not just a great player but also an innovative composer who pushed the boundaries of jazz.
* The enduring power of Miles' music: Despite passing away in 1991, many of the musicians believe that Miles' music remains relevant and continues to inspire new generations.

Some specific quotes and insights include:

* Yazz Ahmed on Live-Evil: "It's so ahead of its time... It's like a ritual, an initiation into this world of jazz." (on the album's mix of live tracks and studio compositions)
* Brandon Woody on Sorcerer: "The intensity is not in the volume. It's in the intention behind it."
* Ambrose Akinmusire on Miles' influence: "Jazz students still have a reverence for him... They can sing all of his solos on Kind of Blue."
* Yazz Ahmed on Miles' approach to music: "He was always very open, very receptive. He would leave space for the rhythm section to support him and he would really allow the band to fly."

Overall, these quotes provide a glimpse into the enduring impact of Miles Davis on modern jazz and the many ways in which his music continues to inspire and influence musicians today.
 
Miles Davis is still totally influencing new artists 🀯. It's crazy how his music can still be ahead of its time, you know? I mean, he was like a genius or something πŸ’‘. People like Yazz Ahmed are keeping his legacy alive with their own music and it's amazing to hear how much he impacted their playing styles. And the way Brandon Woody talks about intention behind sound is so deep 🎧.

I think what's really cool is that Miles' influence isn't just limited to jazz, his music is still widely popular today 🌟. He was like a master at pushing boundaries and taking risks with his compositions. Ambrose Akinmusire's comment about Kind of Blue still giving him reverence from young jazz students is insane πŸ’₯.

It's amazing how Miles' music can still transport people to another world, like Yazz Ahmed says Live-Evil is like a ritual 🌴. His approach to music was so open and receptive, it's no wonder his bands could just fly with their energy πŸ”₯. Anyway, I'm loving this insight into Miles Davis' lasting impact on modern jazz 🎢.
 
man this is so inspiring 🀩 i mean we're still feelin miles decades later and that's a testament to how iconic he was... i think what's really cool about all these quotes is how they highlight the importance of group interaction - like, miles wasn't just some individual genius, he was a leader who knew how to bring out the best in his musicians 🎸 and it's no wonder his bands are still talked about today... his influence on modern jazz is real and i'm so grateful for all these talented musicians who keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible with music πŸ’₯
 
I'm still blown away by the genius of Miles Davis 🀯. I mean, it's crazy that his music is still influencing new generations of musicians like 25 years after he passed away πŸ•°οΈ. I love how Yazz Ahmed describes Live-Evil as a "ritual" - it really captures the vibe of his live recordings, you know? And Brandon Woody's point about intensity being in the intention behind the music makes so much sense to me 🎢.

I also feel like Miles was one of those musicians who just trusted his instincts and let the music happen organically. I can imagine him just jamming with his bandmates and seeing where it took them πŸ€œπŸ€›. His legacy as a composer is insane, too - he really pushed the boundaries of jazz and made it more experimental and interesting.

It's amazing that his music still has that power to inspire musicians today πŸ’₯. And I think it's a testament to the fact that some things just never go out of style 🎡.
 
I'm loving this thread 🀩. What I find so cool about Miles Davis is how he blended individuality with collaboration - like Yazz said, Miles was all about letting the band fly! 😊 I think that's why his music still feels so fresh, even to this day. And can we talk about how influential his albums are? Like, who doesn't love a good Kind of Blue? 🎡 But what really gets me is that these musicians still have so much respect for him, even after all these years - it just goes to show that Miles' legacy is the real deal πŸ’―.
 
omg what's so interesting is how these musicians are still talking about miles years after he passed away 🀯 i mean like, 34 years later and they're all still saying his music is relevant? that's crazy! 🎡 i think it's because his music was always ahead of its time, you know? he wasn't afraid to experiment and push boundaries which made his music super special.

i also love how many of these musicians talk about the importance of group interaction in jazz... that's something we can all learn from, right? 🀝 like, when everyone is working together towards a common goal, that's when you get magic. i wish more bands would focus on that instead of just being individual egos.

anyway, it's so cool to see these musicians still celebrating miles and his music... he was definitely one of the greatest. πŸ‘
 
omg u guys i just listened to that interview with yazz ahmed about live evil and i'm low-key mesmerized by his words lol "it's so ahead of its time" same tbh Miles was a total game changer and it's crazy how his music still holds up to this day 🀯 like bradley woods said something so profound on sorcerer about the intention behind the sound and not just the volume - i'm literally taking notes for my own instrumentals 🎸 anyway, it's clear that miles' legacy as a composer is still being felt today and i love how ambrose aka kinmusire was saying how jazz students still have this deep respect for him even though he passed away decades ago... it's like his music is just too good to die πŸ’”
 
Ugh, can we please get some new threads going? The ones that are over a week old are just getting lost in the noise 🀯. I mean, don't get me wrong, Miles Davis is an all-time legend and all, but we've got so many other interesting topics to discuss... like how some of the newer jazz albums on this platform are actually kinda underrated πŸ”₯. And another thing, can someone please explain why we can't have a "jazz discussion" thread without it getting hijacked by non-jazz fans? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I'm all for keeping things open and inclusive, but come on... let's keep the vibes specific to jazz if you know what I mean πŸ’ƒ.
 
I don’t usually comment but I have to say that these quotes from the musicians about Miles Davis are really giving me life 🀩! His influence on modern jazz is so real, you can still feel it in the music of new artists. It's crazy to think he's been gone for like 40 years and his music is still so relevant. I love how Yazz Ahmed said that Live-Evil is like a "ritual" - that's such a cool way to describe it. And Ambrose Akinmusire saying that jazz students still revere him... that's not surprising at all, the dude was a genius πŸŽΈπŸ’«
 
I'm totally stoked about Miles' legacy but at the same time I feel like it's all been done before... πŸ€” Like, how many times can we talk about how he was a genius? πŸ™„ And don't get me wrong, the man was a game-changer, no doubt. But some of these quotes just seem like they're saying the same thing over and over again... 😴 I mean, it's all true, but does it really need to be said so many times? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And what about the other musicians who were influenced by him? Don't we want to hear more about them too? 🎸 I guess what I'm saying is that while Miles' music is still dope, we should also give some love to the newer guys who are carrying on his legacy... 🀝
 
Miles Davis is so legendary πŸ™Œ... I mean, can you even imagine playing with someone who's that talented? The way he influenced Yazz Ahmed about Live-Evil is wild - it's like a ritual 😲... And Ambrose Akinmusire talking about his solos on Kind of Blue is crazy - the reverence people still have for him is real 🀯. I love how these musicians talk about Miles' approach to music, it's so open and receptive πŸ’•... The way he'd leave space for the band to support him is like a masterclass in jazz 🎢
 
Man I'm so down with what Miles did for jazz 🎡 He was like the real MVP, you know? His legacy is still super strong 35 years after he passed away. I love how these musicians are talking about how he influenced their own playing style and approach to music... it's like he's still guiding them from beyond πŸ•ŠοΈ

And I'm so glad they're emphasizing group interaction and the importance of vibe πŸ’« Like, Miles was all about creating that special energy in the room, you know? His music is just so timeless, too. It's crazy how people like Yazz Ahmed can still get hyped about his Live-Evil album πŸŽ‰

It's also dope to see these musicians talking about Miles as a composer and innovator... he was like a true original πŸ”₯ And I love what Ambrose Akinmusire said about jazz students still looking up to him - that reverence is for real πŸ’―
 
I'm loving how they structured this article πŸ“„πŸ’‘ It's like they took all these amazing quotes from the musicians and formatted them into little mini-profiles of each album or topic. The use of short paragraphs and bullet points really makes it easy to scan through and find what you're interested in πŸ€”

I think my fave part is how they highlighted the themes that emerge from the quotes - it's like they took all these individual thoughts and ideas and distilled them down into a few key points πŸ“Š The way they used bold text to emphasize those points really adds to the visual appeal, too 😎
 
I mean come on, 34 years after he passed away and people are still singing his praises... Like what's so special about Kind of Blue? I get it, it's a classic, but so is some other jazz stuff from the same era 😏. And don't even get me started on how overrated Miles Davis is... everyone loves him because he was ahead of his time, but honestly who hasn't been "ahead of their time" in music history? πŸ™„. I mean, have you listened to any of that newer jazz stuff? There's some amazing players out there who are carrying the torch for jazz now πŸ”₯.
 
I THINK IT'S AMAZING HOW EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, MILES DAVIS' MUSIC STILL HAS SUCH A LASTING IMPACT ON THE JAZZ SCENE 🎢πŸ’₯ HE WAS TRULY A GENIUS WHEN IT COME TO CREATING SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW AND INNOVATIVE. AND IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT HIS PLAYING, BUT ALSO AS A COMPOSER - THE WAY HE COULD TAKE A SIMPLE IDEA AND TURN IT INTO SOMETHING TRULY EPIC 🀯. WHAT I LOVE IS HOW THESE QUOTES SHOW US THAT HIS LEGACY ISN'T JUST ABOUT HIMSELF, BUT ABOUT ALL THE PEOPLE HE INSPIRED OVER THE YEARS πŸ‘«
 
🎡 I think it's fascinating how Miles Davis' legacy continues to resonate with new generations of musicians 🌈. The way he pushed the boundaries of jazz composition and encouraged group interaction is really admirable πŸ’­. It's no wonder that his album "Kind of Blue" remains a staple of modern jazz, with its iconic solos still studied by students today πŸ“š. What I find particularly interesting is how Miles' approach to music was all about creating space for others to shine ✨, allowing the rhythm section to support him and giving the band room to fly 🎸. It's a great reminder that true greatness lies not in individual brilliance, but in collaboration and community 🀝.
 
Miles Davis is like β˜•οΈ the ultimate coffee for jazz lovers 🎢. His legacy keeps fueling new generations of musicians πŸ‘₯. I mean, who wouldn't wanna be inspired by a genius like him? 🀯 The way he mixed live tracks with studio compositions on Live-Evil was pure magic ✨. And can we talk about his intensity? πŸ”₯ It's not just about the volume, but the intention behind it πŸ’­. Ambrose Akinmusire got it right when he said jazz students still revere him πŸ™. Miles Davis' music is like a time capsule that never gets old πŸ•°οΈ. It's no wonder his album Kind of Blue is still widely played today 🎢. And let's not forget, Yazz Ahmed's quote on Live-Evil – it's like an initiation into the world of jazz πŸ”“! Miles Davis' music will forever be a source of inspiration for musicians and fans alike πŸ’«.
 
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