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A Trip Through YouTube with Miles and John

by balaspa on February 25th, 2008

It was my original intent to hunt down some video somewhere of the Sad Salamanders performing live.  Apparently such an animal does not, as yet, exist.  Guys, you need to get on that.  Start posting to YouTube or something, wouldja?  I spent the whole weekend grooving to your awesome CD “Cigarettes and Fishnets” and wanted to spread a little more cheer around the the public, and couldn’t.

So, I found THIS instead.  What is it?  Why nothing more than Miles Davis and the great John Coltrane performing “So What.”  I love that tune and the look of Miles Davis in his prime, performing with all of his talent and raw power, well…it’s a think to behold.

According to the description written by the person who posted this footage, “This clip is available on two different DVDs. ‘Miles Davis: The Cool Jazz Sound’ and also- ‘Jazz Masters: Vintage Collection.’”

I have not, as of yet, found these collections online or Amazon.com or anything, but you had better believe they are being added to my wish list right now.  Of course, my birthday isn’t until June, so I think my wish list will be one that I fulfill myself. 

It’s Monday and it’s supposed to snow again here in Chicago along with sleet and ice.  There ain’t no better way (don’t you love when I get all informal like that) to start your week than with a great Miles and ‘Trane performance.

But, that’s just my opinion.  Check it out yourself and let me know what you think.

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