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Here it is.
You know they were in talks to do a record together. Miles was way into the way Hendrix played, but of course there were the rumors that Hendrix was sleeping with Miles Davis's girlfriend at the time as well.
When Davis says "It's that goddamned motherfucking 'Machine Gun'" He is saying that song is so powerful there are no words to describe it.
He labels anyone who is the real deal as a motherfuker in the book.
It is one of those books I read in like 3 nights because it is so engaging and brutally honest. The editor did not edit much, which is why the book is great.
Miles Davis' autobiography. His use of the word "motherfucker" is an art form unto itself.
You could start with reading his autobiography https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823 . It’s a pretty easy read and has a lot of references to historical events.
Here is a Miles Davis t-shirt based off of his album, Bitches Brew. Design by Noah Baker. Minor consultation by me. ����
Link to buy the shirt: https://everpress.com/bitches-brew ($25)
Noah re-created elements from the BB record sleeve from scratch (originally released in 1970) and compiled them onto a t-shirt. He added a quote from legendary music critic, Ralph J. Gleason on the album to the mix. Next to no profit is being taken from this t-shirt. Just cost of production. Bitches Brew was a defining moment for rock and jazz. Many speculate that the album was a tribute to the “cosmic ladies” Miles surrounded himself with at the time that introduced him to aspects of 1960s counterculture. I recently read Miles Davis’ autobiography and alot of it is what you expect in a historical black novel of a genius musician/person. Sex, drugs, dealing with institutionalized racism in the USA before, during the Civil Rights movement and up until he died... But, one thing that stuck out to me especially was his experience playing with other jazz musicians. Primarily, one of the most revered.. Charlie Parker. Through all the genius he had - Parker was strung out on heroin for most of his life, was incredibly difficult to be around (even casually) and play with. He wouldn’t pay his players, would get fixes during practice sessions in front of everybody. Miles had no filter when it came to that shit. Parker was a legend, but Miles lifted the thin veil of what it seemed like invincibility off of his peers and most importantly, himself in the book. Miles made note of imperfections. Something I greatly respect. While a “bitch” is may be seen as a distasteful name to call a woman, Miles was fucking provocative, straight up. I think in a way that was his goal… To stir the pot. No pun intended. Check out Miles, the autobiography by Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe. The shirt is $25.
Link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823
This thread is going to get sloppy with opinions... I recommend everybody put down the laptop and go pick up one of these two books...
https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823
Biographies and autobiographies are the way to go, I think – there's simply too much to write a book about everyone at once, not to mention the story of jazz is really the sum of intersecting individual journeys and solos, not some kind of burgeoning volksgeist. I recommend Miles and Space is the Place
it's in Miles' autobiography.
Miles Davis' autobiography Miles is really mind-blowing. He's extremely candid, but also a complete asshole, so it makes for a very interesting read. Also, Art Pepper's autobiography Straight Life is very interesting and heartbreaking. Really gets into his drug addiction, repeated trips to jail, his sexuality. One of the great musician bios in my opinion.
I came here to post this. It's called Miles: The Autobiography and it is fucking incredible.
Here is a Miles Davis t-shirt based off of his album, Bitches Brew. Design by Noah Baker. Minor consultation by me. ����
Link to buy the shirt: https://everpress.com/bitches-brew ($25)
Noah re-created elements from the BB record sleeve from scratch (originally released in 1970) and compiled them onto a t-shirt. He added a quote from legendary music critic, Ralph J. Gleason on the album to the mix. NEXT TO NO PROFIT IS BEING TAKEN OFF OF THIS SHIRT. JUST COST OF PRODUCTION.
Bitches Brew was a defining moment for rock and jazz. Many speculate that the album was a tribute to the “cosmic ladies” Miles surrounded himself with at the time that introduced him to aspects of 1960s counterculture. I recently read Miles Davis’ autobiography and alot of it is what you expect in a historical black novel of a genius musician/person. Sex, drugs, dealing with institutionalized racism in the USA before, during the Civil Rights movement and up until he died... But, one thing that stuck out to me especially was his experience playing with other jazz musicians. Primarily, one of the most revered.. Charlie Parker. Through all the genius he had - Parker was strung out on heroin for most of his life, was incredibly difficult to be around (even casually) and play with. He wouldn’t pay his players, would get fixes during practice sessions in front of everybody. Miles had no filter when it came to that shit. Parker was a legend, but Miles lifted the thin veil of what it seemed like invincibility off of his peers and most importantly, himself in the book. Miles made note of imperfections. Something I greatly respect. While a “bitch” is may be seen as a distasteful name to call a woman, Miles was fucking provocative, straight up. I think in a way that was his goal… To stir the pot. No pun intended. Check out Miles, the autobiography by Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe. The shirt is $25.
Link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823
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