Saturday, July 5, 2008

Miles Davis, Kind of Blue (Columbia)

OK, let's just get this one out of the way. Greatest ever. If you haven't heard this album, then stop reading now. No point conversing. For the rest of us, this is where we started and remarkably, it stands to infinitely repeated listenings. A true blue friend, and while it might not always excite you (sometimes it does) it's always there when you need it. And the Bill Evans liner notes are precious. This one is a river of crystal petals. This is where we started.
Suggested Wine Pairing: Chateau de Lavagnac, Bourdeaux Superieur, 2005. (Most perfect day-in/day-out, on your table or on your shelf whenever you need/want/desire, bang and buck, everyday.)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

In his autobio, Miles called the album, "too slow, like walking underwater." Discuss.