In the musical community, “as far as I’m concerned,” states Orrin Keepnews, “there was no Road to Damascus scene….
Yet the album arrived far more quietly than its reputation today would suggest-it worked its magic on the music through evolution, not revolution.Īpart from a few glowing reviews, the style and sound of Kind of Blue certainly did not generate much critical discussion immediately after its release. The ovation now so universally bestowed on Kind of Blue can give the impression that the album was the fuse to a stylistic tinderbox that exploded into the musical community, causing schisms of devotion and derision, creating diehard converts who carried the torch of modal expression bravely into the future. In terms of its modal impact on the jazz world, of the popularity of its sound and compositions with other musicians, and of the apparently unstoppable trajectory of its success with music consumers, the album casts a long and wide shadow. But like other works of art, Kind of Blue proved to have a destiny independent of its creator. Davis’ dismissive take on Kind of Blue allowed him to concentrate fully on the next gig, the next studio session, and the next career turn. At home he might have a Rachmaninoff concerto on his stereo or a score of Tosca on his piano, as bandmates and intimates have reported. Miles Davis had little use for jazz recordings, least of all his own.
Miles Davis' music stand, featuring the chart for "Flamenco Sketches"
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