Miles Davis, Quintet in Paris – Générique
There are beautiful authentic trumpet and tenor sax solos that sing throughout the whole piece. There is also a very strong bass sub melody that bounces along with a rich tone. The piano complements along with the bass but sounds very distant and surreal. The piano adds a subtle color and flavor. The whole feel to the music best describes a New York City scene on a rainy day. Sounds like nothing new or exciting is taking place. Things were just normal and regular. Nothing innovative. It has a “it’s always been this way” attitude. Along with Miles Davis, Pierre Michelot (bass), Berney Wilen (tenor sax), Rene Urteger (piano), and Kenny Clarke (drums) are included in the ensemble. I do not know if I am just naïve about the sound difference between the tenor saxophone and the trumpet, but the two sound so similar. Both of the instruments that carry the main melody sound like they are crying. More like sobbing at some times. However, it brings me joy that instruments have the ability to mimic human emotions to a certain degree. I find joy in this realization.
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