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Miles Davis "Sketches Of Spain"

While delving through my archive papers from my days at CBS, I came across the original 1960 broadcast review papers that were sent along with the LP to Program Directors in the Radio medium. I don't know how this ended up in files. In 1960 I was toting a rifle for Uncle Sam and did not start at CBS till 1974. Anyway this ended up in my papers. This is an indepth look on how this recording came to be, with full behind the scenes of the recording event as well as the principles involved. Nat Hentoff did this for CBS/Columbia. No one today in the record business releases such an indepth article on a recording such as this one. One thing about CBS/Columbia back in the day, they knew how to press records and promote them like no other in the business.

If any audiogon members would like a copy of this rare piece of music history drop me a line. I have it on a PDF file I can forward without charge.
ferrari
ferrari OP
617 posts
 
Note: Those of you that want this will have to send me an e mail through Audiogon as I cannot post this to an outgoing email through Audiogon.

Yes I have the Jim Hall version as well. Both are great with a different interpretation to the music. I enjoy both immensely, although I feel the CD version of Miles Davis Sketches of Spain falls a little short of the early Columbia 6 eye vinyl.
strateahed
299 posts
 
Ferrari, please add my name to the list as well; and thanks so much for sharing. BTW, there is also a segment on "The Miles Davis Story" DVD which covers the "Sketches of Spain" recording sessions, as well as the genesis behind the idea to do it. I can say without reservation, that if you are a Miles devotee, you will find something to like about the rest of this film too.
erider
39 posts
 
Please add my name to your list too.

Thanks.
jdombrow
371 posts
 
I'd like a copy also

Thanks.
alpitira
1 posts
 
Hello Ferrari.
I would appreciate very much to get a copy of the PDF file concerning Miles Davis, " Sketches of Spain ". He is my top favorite musician and I thank you for sharing this rare pice with all devoted to Miles.
All the best
Alpitira
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