Miles Davis - Flamenco Sketches

RooTheHorn · Regular Member Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Posts: 19

Hi everyone,

Miles Davis' tune, 'Flamenco SKetches' is one of my favourite pieces of all time. But does anyone know what Bill Evans means when he says:

"It is a series of five scales, each to be played as long as the soloist wishes until he has completed the series."

How does this work? I cant seem to figure it out.

Thanks, RooTheHorn
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cybertrumpet · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 7:00 am Post subject:

On the record, those amazing masters follow the 4-4-4-8 format. In fact, Martin Williams told me once that Bill Evans actually wrote the tune. basically, the soloist cues the next mode to be played thru a connected scale to the next mode. As you know, Blue in Green was recorded with the lights off in the studio. So, with this in mind, have fun!

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[ This Message was edited by: cybertrumpet on 2002-02-23 10:00 ]