The Studio Recordings of the Miles Davis Quintet , 1965-68 provides an important analytical study of the Miles Davis quintet studio recordings of 1965-68, including the albums E.S.P., Miles Smiles, Sorcerer, Nefertiti, Miles in the Sky, and Filles de Kilimanjaro. Using transcription and analysis, Keith Waters brings to light the compositional, improvisational, and collective achievements of the group.
The book delves into the evolution of jazz music, tracing its origins from blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and into contemporary styles. It emphasizes the contributions of performers from the 1960s onward and highlights the significant role of women in jazz. With biographies, social history, and timelines, it provides context for the music, while listening guides connect the historical narrative to downloadable audio selections, offering a comprehensive understanding of jazz's dynamic landscape.
Focusing on the principles of musical organization, the book offers an in-depth analysis of Honegger's compositions. It highlights the systematic use of rhythmic and contrapuntal strategies that underpin his work, providing insights into the unique structural elements that define his music. Keith Waters explores these techniques to reveal how they contribute to Honegger's distinctive style.
Postbop Jazz in the 1960s shows innovations in postbop composition of the 1960s at the hands of jazz composers such as Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, among others. The book develops analytical pathways through a number of compositions, many of them well-known jazz compositions.