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Miles Davis Quartet Charlie Parker Quintet Miles Davis Quintet Charlie Parker Septet Artists United Against Apartheid Miles Davis and his Orchestra Miles Davis (solo) Miles Davis Nonet Miles Davis All Stars Miles Davis +19 Miles Davis Septet The Miles Davis / Tadd Dameron Quintet Miles Davis & Marcus Miller Miles Davis & John Coltrane Lee Konitz & Miles Davis Charlie Parker & Miles Davis Miles Davis and the Lighthouse All-Stars Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz Miles Davis Group -
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John Coltrane Quartet John Coltrane & Paul Quinichette Milt Jackson-John Coltrane Group Milt Jackson & John Coltrane John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman Thelonious Monk Septet Thelonious Monk Quartet John Coltrane, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Burrell & Idrees Sulieman Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane Wilbur Harden & John Coltrane John Coltrane & Archie Shepp Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Tadd Dameron & John Coltrane Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane The John Coltrane Sextet John Coltrane Quintet Miles Davis & John Coltrane -
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About
Miles Davis Sextet was a pivotal jazz ensemble that emerged in the late 1950s, known for its groundbreaking contributions to cool jazz, bebop, and hard bop. The group was led by the legendary trumpeter Miles Davis, whose innovative approach to music set new standards in jazz. The sextet included John Coltrane (tenor saxophone), Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums). This stellar lineup is celebrated for its role in shaping the musical direction of the era, particularly with the release of influential albums such as Kind of Blue.
How to Sound Like Miles Davis Sextet
The Miles Davis Sextet crafted a sound that was both melodic and contemplative, characterized by cool, airy trumpet lines and intricate saxophone harmonies. The ensemble's music often features a clean yet expressive tone, achieved through the use of Neumann M 49 and Neumann U47 condenser microphones, which capture the nuanced dynamics of Miles's Martin Committee Trumpet. The use of a Harmon Mute adds a distinctive, whispering quality to the trumpet, contributing to the group's signature cool sound. The rhythm section, led by Bill Evans's delicate piano voicings and Paul Chambers's resonant bass lines, creates a smooth, cohesive backdrop that underpins the emotive front-line solos, while Jimmy Cobb's subtle drumming enhances the ensemble's dynamic range.
Discography
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Get the Miles Davis Sextet Sound
Want to sound like Miles Davis Sextet? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.
