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Super Compilation For Newbies

G. J Wiener | Westchester, NY USA | 02/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Miles Davis compilation is very beginner friendly. The eight tunes on here vary in length and in style. More importantly, each of these tunes are focused so the beginner listener can follow the melody and the little improvisations. Even on tunes that exceed the seven minute mark like Bye Bye Blackbird, So What, and Someday My Prince Will Come, define their melodies very strongly while also adding some captivating instrumental solos.The addition of Time After Time and Human Nature show that Miles can enlighten top forty pop music tunes. The saxaphone tones are bright and joyful with many pretty accentuations.If you have always been curious about Miles Davis and are not sure where to start, this collection may be worth the investment. That is if you have not chosen Kind Of Blue already."

Tough Call

Mr. Richard D. Coreno | Berea, Ohio USA | 03/05/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

""Greatest Hits" albums for prodigious artists are typically a haphazard collection done for recording contract purposes or should be left for a comprehensive boxed set. The hook to this April 2001 release is the eight mid-tempo pieces from seven albums that was compiled by Bob Belden.



The 48:53 spans an incredible time period - 1956-1985 - and must be viewed as more of a sampler for the curious and a necessary album for fans seeking a complete catalog for their library. It does not break any new ground and such a collection is crying out for alternate takes to make the album intriguing to more collectors/fans."