Kind of Blue is critically acclaimed as one of the finest, if not the best, jazz albums of all time. Thought of as Mile Davis's masterpiece, it was chosen in 2002 as one of the 50 albums to be added to the national recording registry of the Library of Congress, has gone platinum four times, and is ranked #12 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Kind of Blue is one of those seminal records that will resonate at the center of jazz music forever.
One vinyl record
Four tracks
Side A
Side B
Miles Davis was born in 1926 in Alton, IL. He was given his first trumpet at age 13 and was asked to play with passing bands on a regular basis. Davis' incredible technique and idiosyncratic style were immediately recognized, earning him a spot at Julliard to continue his training. His interest in jazz, however, lead to an early departure from what was then a classically-minded institution. He moved on, playing all over the world and spurring the jazz revolution on its way. While he struggled with addiction in his personal life, Davis' professional career was and continues to be globally-admired.
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