Miles Davis

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Miles is my main man. Always has been, always will be!
I truly believe that it should be compulsory for all musicians to listen to Miles every day. So this is my contribution to that!

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DJ Aphrodite - Karma Sutra (Slinky Mix) (2002)

A sampler of the Time Out Quartet's recorded music.

Cheese Cake, By Dexter Gordon

Reposting my groove to Miles Davis 'So What' I did last year, if you've heard before apologies :) If not hope you like :)

Late Night Groove to 'So What' - Miles Davis

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DJ Aphrodite - Bomber (1995)

Published on 30 Nov 2013
Various Artists
Track Listings:
01. After Midnight - kim Waters 00:00
02. Lost Without U - Streetwize 05:14
03. Between The Sheets - Marion Meadows 10:28
04. Walk On By - Phil Perry 14:58
05. Love Is All (Feat. Kim Waters) - Chuck Loeb 20:30
06. Ellie's Love Theme - Walter Beasley 25:41
07. Feel Like Making Love - Larry Coryell 29:37
08. Lady In My Life - Maysa 34:54
09. Oceanna - Special EFX 39:42
10. Tenderly - Euge Groove 44:30
11. Blue Ridge Sunset - Fattburger 48:57
12. Touching Peace - Keiko Matsui 53:32

Smooth And Sexy - Smooth Jazz For Lovers

Here's a latin jazz hard bop classic made famous in 1965 by pianist Horace Silver.  Horace's music was heavily influenced by the blues, and this tune was further influenced by a trip he took to Brasil.    I recorded this all on keyboards, and would like to dedicate this to my father, to whom I owe so much, and who passed away last year.  I took this photo from the top of the John Hancock building in Chicago, the city where he made his home and career.

Thanks as always for your time listening, your comments and your shares.  

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Song For My Father - Horace Silver

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My version of the the iconic Miles track. I think it has most beautiful melody line ever, written by Joe Zawinul. Complete with Mile's actual horn on the coda!

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In a Silent Way ---- Miles Davis (downloadable)

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Miles could play over any type of music from any era and make it sound great. Every decade brought a new sound. This was Miles' post 70's fusion style. Much slicker. Technology had moved on in the 80's and he could now exploit synths, sequencers and drum machines.
Tutu was mostly a bunch of completed but unreleased tracks written by Marcus Miller. Wisely Marcus asked Miles to play on it and took it to the next level!
This track is named in tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the first black Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South 
Miles received the 1987 Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist Grammy Award for his performance on Tutu. Initially Tutu was panned by the critics but, you know what Miles would say to them? "So What!"
Benny Sutton :-)

drums: Michael Hearndon https://soundcloud.com/moodymo
bass:    https://soundcloud.com/thespacebass 

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Tutu ---- Miles Davis feat. MoodyMo

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Here's my respectful re-imagining of the Jazz standard "So What" by Miles Davis. To say it is not like the original is an understatement. It's funky. 
I did release a version with no horns on it. I did ask some Soundcloud trumpeters for a collaboration but they shied away! Can't blame them, these are big boots to fill. 
The trumpeter who not only has the hutzpah but also the talent to play Miles is Jordy Waelauruw from Jakarta / Indonesia.  You can find him at https://soundcloud.com/jordy-trumpet
So my version has two Steely Dan type guitar solos and breaks into a swing jazz section in between. See if you can spot my vocal debut!
What I like about Miles is that he reinvented himself every decade he was playing. He also reinvented jazz with the album 'Kind of Blue' from which 'So What' was the opening track.
The actor Dennis Hopper, in an interview in 2008 with Men's Journal, claims that Davis named the song after intellectual conversations with Hopper, in which Hopper would reply, "So what?"
According to Wikipedia...
"So What" is one of the best known examples of modal jazz, set in the Dorian mode and consisting of 16 bars of D Dorian, followed by eight bars of E♭ Dorian and another eight of D Dorian. This AABA structure puts it in the thirty-two-bar format of American popular song.
I didn't know that.... I just played it... but then I say the same as Miles...SO WHAT!
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So What ---- Miles Davis featuring Jordy Waelauruw (trumpet) (downloadable)

Modest Mussorgsky - "Bydło", Promenade

SOUNDCLOUD EXCLUSIVE: the only version online with Mile's original horn on. It was taken down from Youtube with a lovely copyright strike! So fill yer boots now guys!

This is the greatest collaboration that never happened.
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Jimi meets Miles ---- Right Off (downloadable)

Bright Eyes

BRIGHT   EYES  (Remixed)

FROM THE 'BLUE NOTES' ALBUM. Download the album now! 
For this track I've gone back to my blues roots. The solo starts off very clean but soon descends into anarchy. The name of the preset I used on my guitar pedal is 'Bonamassa' that should tell you all you need to know! Seriously, the wah wah Rock Blues thing is how I used to do it. So now I have proven I still can get down mean and dirtay. All Blues is classic Miles Davis first appearing on the influential 1959 Columbia album Kind of Blue.

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Miles Davis ---- All Blues

My version of this track is a mix of conventional interpretation and acid jazz! Milestones is one of Miles first forays into the developing modal jazz experiments. There's a bass solo followed by a Jimi Hendrix style heavy rock lead guitar solo. I'm sure Miles would approve, he was the ultimate musical pioneer!

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Miles Davis ---- Milestones

My acoustic guitar cover of Larry Carlton's "Room 335"

Room 335 (Cover)

Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an exhibition. BabaYaga, the Hut On Fowl's Legs
Ana Silvestru-Piano
Live from St. Martin in the Fields
September 30th 2014
Image: Ivan Bilibin-Baba Yaga

Modest Mussorgsky - Pictures at an exhibition.The Hut On Fowl's Legs

John Coltrane  My Favorite Things

Albert Batista - Contrabaixo
Vitor karyello - Guitarra

ao vivo na Literarte Café 12/11/2016

Miles Davis - Freddie Freeloader

I own nothing.Everything goes to the disclaimers.

Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder

Moanin - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Version

Tough Guys Don't Dance

The Ghost Of Jungle Past

[High Contrast] Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

04 Modest Musorgski - Obrazki Z Wystawy Cz.V - Taniec Kurcząt W Skorupkach

Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Claude Debussy - The Essential Collection

Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune - Debussy

Pendulum - Tarantula

Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition. Promenade

Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most seminal saxophonists to emerge in the post-war years, and is still one of the central figures in history of jazz. More than forty years after his death his playing and composing continues to resonate throughout contemporary music. This collection concentrates on the excellent music he recorded as leader during the 1950’s, and has been carefully re-mastered, allowing you to hear Coltrane’s work in new and un-paralleled sound quality.

John Coltrane - Blue Train (From The Rough Guide To John Coltrane)

Welcome to my second mix which starts smooth and ends with Santana - a 1977 track that I heard a couple of weeks ago. Santana is a genius! Enjoy

To my UK followers, I now DJ at Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach, Tottenham from 6pm till 11pm every Wednesday from October 2015! Come and listen to my smooth jazz favourites in a great bar, relaxed, perfect ambience,  great food and clientele!! 

The picture is of me (in the centre) and the management of RRR when I did my first gig on 30th May 2013! 

Second smooth jazz mix by Sapphire

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ABOUT ME
I play the music I like to listen to. 
As a guitarist I like to think I have my own style.
Harmony, and the groove is what I'm chasing, hopefully with a tasteful, nuanced, and distinctive presentation. 
I don't have a genre as such. I could sort of call myself a smooth Jazz 'n' Blues guitar 'thang' but in reality every track crosses over multiple strands of R&B/Jazz/Funk/Pop. Don't be put off by my use of the "J" word. Jazz to me is anything unpredictable and I'm nothing if not contemporary. 
Rhythm playing is as much a part of my "game" as lead soloing. I love the Funk!
My main instrument is guitar. I play a 1973 Ovation Breadwinner, an Ibanez nylon stringed and a Yamaha keyboard loaded with Keyscape. Unless stated I play all the other instruments too (mostly Bass), and sequence MIDI and arrange/produce. 

MY JOURNEY
I was signed with Fresh Air records and EMI in the 1980's creating Jazz/funk dance tracks but things were just as challenging then as they are now for musicians so I got a 'proper job' for 20 years! During all that time my guitar was in the loft! I rediscovered music in 2010 and Soundcloud in 2014.


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I am grateful to Soundcloud listeners who take the time to press |>Play - and especially if you give me some feedback :-)
I hope what you hear will draw you in sufficiently to explore on my own website. Nearly all my original stuff (6 albums worth) are on www.BennySutton.com and all are downloadable.
Please don't follow me in hope of getting to get an automatic follow back. I don't do that because I only follow the smallest number of people I can keep track of. I'll have a look at your page but will only follow back if you are really of interest to me. See my follow list, you'll discover some very talented artistes, many of whom I have been lucky to Collab. Soundcloud really is the place to find the real innovators these days - not the music industry approved channels, especially MTV!
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