Miles is sixty-three years old in this video. Two years later, he would die of complications due to pneumonia, in St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, a few miles from his home. RIP Miles. You are missed around the world.
Miles wanted to play funky music for a number of years prior to this ... with Ricky adding that very funky DC go-go beat on this performance Miles was getting a lot closer than he had been on some of his earlier attempts (like his 1972 "On The Corner" Columbia LP) ... he knew it to because he mentions in the interview 8:10... 'the beat that Ricky helped pioneer'
I thought so, too. But hearing it again, it seems a little backhanded. When he says Prince wakes up and can be any artist he wants, it sort of sounds like he's saying Prince is talented but unoriginal.
@@2bin You definitely heard that wrong. There are different kinds of genius, "authentic, original" is a construction just as much as any Bowie-Chaplin-Prince kind of artist is, when they switch from genre and fashion seemingly chaotically. It's not insincerity, it's style. No artist is without masks.
I forget the title of the special but there was a televised night of jazz that former-President Obama hosted in the White House sometime during his presidency 😊
One thing that has always struck me is the respect he has for his first music teachers. He always mention their teachings and doing so he's honoring them and thanking them. Great man, I wish that my students one day will remember what I did for them as Miles did.
First time I’ve seen this interview. Got me remembering something after he talked about Prince. Miles Davis was at my graduation in ‘86. He got an honorary doctorate that day and I walked right past him to get my degree as he was sitting on the chair waiting for his. Later, around ‘92, I jammed with Prince on stage at the fine line café in Minneapolis. I’m smiling both of these things happened to me and that I twice, was that close to greatness and two music geniuses. Rest In Peace to each of them.
Having said that, it looks like he's got a Vernon Reid looking cat on gee tar here....I'm sure Miles thinks he's as good as Mahavishnu McLaughlin! lmao
The great thing about Miles Davis for me was that he constantly moved with modern music and because of that he appeared to be a still point around which modern music revolved. Bitches Brew pulled me out of rock and roll into the world of jazz and made me realize how tame and lame the mainstream of music must be to the real sonic explorers.
There were many critics who supposed themselves to be experts on creativity who didn't like it when he changed. However, he had never sacrificed artistic creativity at any point in his career.
That was his key! he knew not to fall into the middle age trap. "That young music is stupid", "That is dumb", "In my day they used too...", No he tapped the best so that he could ride another wave.
@@William_sJazzLoft As much as I love his fusion stuff (my favourite era), it alienated a lot of fans and the 70’s output pretty much nuked his career. I love those albums and found the earlier stuff (like the Gil Evans collabs and the Birth of the Cool bop) the ‘acquired taste’ stuff.
@@jordil6152 Miles was as much a businessman as he was a musician. He saw rock musicians filling up stadiums and arenas and he said, I want some of that; I want that. And the rest is history. I often look at the trajectory of someone like the late Woody Shaw and wonder whether or not ( had he beaten his personal problems ) he might have been the heir to that great quintet tradition?
tame and lame ?..man i never leave a genre of music because i think its not as hip or modern as the next...i do not care if its country , rock n roll, jazz ,classical,punk,R nB, doo wop.etc.i love and listen to all of them..always will..along with Miles....nothing is ever tame and lame , IMOP...its just music....
I did three albums with Miles over 5 1/2 years.. I can’t even describe the influence that he had over me both musically and professionally, and personally. I learned so much from him.. I feel I was blessed to be in his presence every time we were together, which was many times over the years. He is the greatest musical innovator in Jazz history. So many people doubted him so many times, and he always showed us the way… sometimes it took a while to realize it.. I think about him every day and I miss him to this day..
What was he like as a person? I have heard he actually was nice guy when he wasn’t on drugs because of sickle cell but you know ppl blow up the negative shit
Guys like Miles are just living on a completely different level of consciousness. It's hard to have regular conversation with guys like that because his world is just so different from the norm. He prefers to speak with his music. You can tell he could really care less about having a conversation. Not that he's a rude person. Hes not. His radio is tuned into a different station.
Arsenio was great but no one can beat the guests on Dick Cavett Show. From Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Miles Davis, Alfred Hitchcock, Eddie Murphy some of the Beatles, etc.
He’s on a whole different level……..true genius off his craft. That’s why he’s referred to as the Picasso off Jazz. He’s just a walking art form off this music. His way off explaining things is just unique and artistic. Miss him!❤️🙏🏾💐☝🏾
I love his reactions to questions, and how much he asks "what do you mean?" ... He demands respect. Also funny how Arsenio knew that basketball composure question was dead on arrival ... Hard to imagine Miles doing something so elementary
@@feedmyoffspring How ironic. The point of my comment was exactly her professionalism, and meant as a compliment. Knowing she had nothing to bring to the particular conversation, she chose to listen, perhaps with fascination, a rarity for television talk shows.
In my opinion she’s simply exercising basic social skills and a bit of reverence. I’d hope any of us would act as Sigourney Weaver in this circumstance.
Miles seemed to be open to the genius of others. It was Sly Stone who I think influenced Miles to start doing the fusion style he started to become known for back in the 70's.
Miles and Prince actually recorded together...According to his autobiography (Miles) , Prince wasn't happy with the recordings and shelved them...I don't know if any leaked...Hendrix was slated to hit the studio with Miles under the direction of Gil Evans...Miles was waiting for Jimi to return from England to get started...but Jimi passed away...The resulting project...the "rock" album became the awesome "Tribute to Jack Johnson"...with John McLaughlin on guitar...
nutt1674 , He was so darn COOL. I just wish that I had gotten into him at an earlier age. Although I have always loved JAZZ as a teenager. Ya'll know, Najee,Boney James, Ronnie Laws , Bobby Humphrey, Roy Ayers, incognito, Down to the Bone , etc......
Roosevelt John ,Yes indeedy Roosevelt, how could I have left out my main man George Benson, Bobbi Humphrey, Donald Byrd and the Blackbirds and the rest of the crew that you named.
yes. It's an indie, so it may be a little tricky to find...WELL WORTH IT. The poster above is right on the money...Cheadle turned into Miles like Jamie Foxx turned into Ray Charles...freaked me right out. Cheers.
this guy lived and breathed music even judging by this conversation, as you would have to get to the stratospheric level he achieved. reminds me of hendrix in as much as hendrix used to always have a guitar with him noodling, practising whatever
Incredible. What a thoughtful, amazing man. He really influences me to listen more carefully, and to think more broadly and deeply. What an amazing mind.
Maaaaannnnn....he was the epitome of cool. That hair....that skin....that laid back vibe. And he sounded just like my favorite character, Whispers, from the movie "Hoodlum". Wish the interview could have gone much longer. though.
he was very funny , to my surprise....giant cue cards . he and the sax player changed mouth pcs and horns, switched back and changed hands to horns....never missed a beat or note. It was really stupendous. and I play drums. He bout changed me to horn almost.
I had a once in a life time visit to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia to see Miles 4 rows from the stage, center seat and enjoyed a phenomenal show with Miles and Kenny G in Concert. Forever etched in my brain and heart.
I really like it when Kenny Garrett makes an entrance mistake; he and Miles fix it, and then Miles puts his hand on Kenny's shoulder, as if to say, "It's okay," the other side of Miles which I was fortunate to see when I was with him.
Paul Nebenzahl I had to go back and check that out. While I couldn’t quite figure out what Garrett missed, the expression of support and guidance from Miles was unmistakable. Thanks for pointing that out!
I caught Miles in Philly when he first reappeard. Mike Stern was tearing it up on guitar. Miles was so cool... he bent down real slow to scratch his leg and the crowd went nuts!
@@lindahines9380 Ma'am he had beautiful ebony skin. Anyone on television wears makeup, it's mandatory for the lighting and cameras. So what's your point? Everyone knows that! That melanin was part of his allure to me. Oh and the correct English is "he has on makeup... not got on make up"..school anyone?
He he... dobbel debunk: Mandela was "the shit" around 1989. Believe me! The son "Free Nelson Mandela" was as an example from 1984..And secondly the name was "Amandla". The Internet is fantastic
@@ertfgghhhh Seriously weird the kind of historical revisionism going on recently. I was born in the 80s and now feel like an old man in some Orwellian dystopia where the encyclopedia is changed every day to meet with political demands.
What does he say after 'My instructor in school, he played...'? I just don't get it! I'm a 32-year-old white guy from Russia, and Miles is one of my all time most favorite musicians. It's great to see him on the show! Absolute genius! As well as Prince, of course! RIP. It must've been cool for Sigourney Weaver to sit next to Miles. She must've come to the show to promote Ghostbusters 2 which was out around the same time back in 1989. By the way, the name of the album is not 'Amandella', as Arsenio pronounced it. It's 'Amandla'. It means 'power' in African languages Zulu and Xhosa. I absolutely love all Miles' periods, including his 80's stuff. He was great till his last day! Just listen to the live CD 'Live Around the World'!
Thanks for clarifying the album name! And providing background...how unthoughtful for a host to mispronounce the art of the star he invited to his show...
Arguably the greatest Jazz trumpet player that has ever lived Miles Davis..Unless you are a jazz fan you probably have no idea of his collections of classic master compositions. Check Miles Davis last live performance conducted by Quincy Jones .
when was the last time a famous jazz trumpet player was an interviewed guest on a popular late night talk show?? probably this very episode right here!!
Overstatement is not a compliment to Miles. It only makes you look silly. Miles looks rather silly with that hair piece. RIP the artistic god Miles, but come off it, man.
Miles is sixty-three years old in this video. Two years later, he would die of complications due to pneumonia, in St. John's hospital in Santa Monica, a few miles from his home. RIP Miles. You are missed around the world.
looks like someones got himself access to wikipedia, thanks for this
the drummer on this was my friend Ricky Wellman who recently passed away ... R.I.P. Ricky we loved your music
Jazz and rest created by Blacks! period and everything concerning music Truth!
Jazz music used European harmonic structures. Truth!
Miles wanted to play funky music for a number of years prior to this ... with Ricky adding that very funky DC go-go beat on this performance Miles was getting a lot closer than he had been on some of his earlier attempts (like his 1972 "On The Corner" Columbia LP) ... he knew it to because he mentions in the interview 8:10... 'the beat that Ricky helped pioneer'
lrossmusic *Thanks for sharing, Sir. May he Rest in Peace*
Sorry for your loss. Sounded like a damn fine musician all do respect.
"I love Prince. Prince is a genius." -Miles Davis
Now THERE'S one of the few compliments Prince will never forget.
Likely Cyndi Lauper felt the say way when Miles did a cover of Time after Time.
Prince was alive during this
I thought so, too. But hearing it again, it seems a little backhanded. When he says Prince wakes up and can be any artist he wants, it sort of sounds like he's saying Prince is talented but unoriginal.
@@2bin Ehmm no, he really loves Prince. Miles write an entire cap of Prince in his autobiography
@@2bin You definitely heard that wrong. There are different kinds of genius, "authentic, original" is a construction just as much as any Bowie-Chaplin-Prince kind of artist is, when they switch from genre and fashion seemingly chaotically. It's not insincerity, it's style. No artist is without masks.
jazz on television when is the last time we saw this, loved it.
MrTimeless101 ...Jazz was on television before you were born.
I forget the title of the special but there was a televised night of jazz that former-President Obama hosted in the White House sometime during his presidency 😊
One thing that has always struck me is the respect he has for his first music teachers. He always mention their teachings and doing so he's honoring them and thanking them. Great man, I wish that my students one day will remember what I did for them as Miles did.
First time I’ve seen this interview. Got me remembering something after he talked about Prince. Miles Davis was at my graduation in ‘86. He got an honorary doctorate that day and I walked right past him to get my degree as he was sitting on the chair waiting for his. Later, around ‘92, I jammed with Prince on stage at the fine line café in Minneapolis. I’m smiling both of these things happened to me and that I twice, was that close to greatness and two music geniuses. Rest In Peace to each of them.
Wow!! 🤯
Met Miles 3 times, charming, respectful and warm
You what? No way! That's amazing!
The man had a preference for white guitar players......His words, not mine. :) Eyes get my cerebral ass outta here now! cheers!
Musta been a reason.............
Having said that, it looks like he's got a Vernon Reid looking cat on gee tar here....I'm sure Miles thinks he's as good as Mahavishnu McLaughlin! lmao
rolf
The great thing about Miles Davis for me was that he constantly moved with modern music and because of that he appeared to be a still point around which modern music revolved. Bitches Brew pulled me out of rock and roll into the world of jazz and made me realize how tame and lame the mainstream of music must be to the real sonic explorers.
There were many critics who supposed themselves to be experts on creativity who didn't like it when he changed. However, he had never sacrificed artistic creativity at any point in his career.
That was his key! he knew not to fall into the middle age trap. "That young music is stupid", "That is dumb", "In my day they used too...", No he tapped the best so that he could ride another wave.
@@William_sJazzLoft As much as I love his fusion stuff (my favourite era), it alienated a lot of fans and the 70’s output pretty much nuked his career. I love those albums and found the earlier stuff (like the Gil Evans collabs and the Birth of the Cool bop) the ‘acquired taste’ stuff.
@@jordil6152 Miles was as much a businessman as he was a musician. He saw rock musicians filling up stadiums and arenas and he said, I want some of that; I want that. And the rest is history. I often look at the trajectory of someone like the late Woody Shaw and wonder whether or not ( had he beaten his personal problems ) he might have been the heir to that great quintet tradition?
tame and lame ?..man i never leave a genre of music because i think its not as hip or modern as the next...i do not care if its country , rock n roll, jazz ,classical,punk,R nB, doo wop.etc.i love and listen to all of them..always will..along with Miles....nothing is ever tame and lame , IMOP...its just music....
I did three albums with Miles over 5 1/2 years.. I can’t even describe the influence that he had over me both musically and professionally, and personally. I learned so much from him.. I feel I was blessed to be in his presence every time we were together, which was many times over the years. He is the greatest musical innovator in Jazz history. So many people doubted him so many times, and he always showed us the way… sometimes it took a while to realize it.. I think about him every day and I miss him to this day..
What was he like as a person? I have heard he actually was nice guy when he wasn’t on drugs because of sickle cell but you know ppl blow up the negative shit
THE Jason Miles. Great to read from you on here. You did some beautiful synth programming for Miles on those Warner Bros albums. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Miles’ stage presence is so chill. Turns his back, walks around. Like it’s just a rehearsal.
He had no respect for the audience. I saw him in 88
Guys like Miles are just living on a completely different level of consciousness. It's hard to have regular conversation with guys like that because his world is just so different from the norm. He prefers to speak with his music. You can tell he could really care less about having a conversation. Not that he's a rude person. Hes not. His radio is tuned into a different station.
"...tuned in to a different station." Exactly!
I understood
Agreed!
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Gitfiddle 7766 that is true. Another person who is the same way in interviews is Madlib
I'll be nervous as hell and I see Arsenio was and I don't blame him.
Miles Davis is unforgettable
I love how he said.. "Terry Riley"... lol!! MILES was the man. R.I.P
To have the confirmation of Miles Davis to be a genius, is worth more than a Grammy or Oscar or Hall of Fame. "Prince is a genius"!
Arsenio is in a way also legendary as entertainer. I mean who ever had 'Miles', Michael Jackson, Prince and you name them on his show? Bless
@the groupies Google Johnny Carson sometime.
In a way.....oh yea he is. That show is a mark in time. Hasn't come again yet!
Arsenio really did get some incredible musical guests.
Arsenio was great but no one can beat the guests on Dick Cavett Show. From Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Miles Davis, Alfred Hitchcock, Eddie Murphy some of the Beatles, etc.
C'mon..Arsenio has met Alllllllll the Innovators and Respected It...Can't too many that ever Lived are able too say that🤔Brother been Blessed
A Renaissance man he transcends music, just one of the greats, of human existence.
Kenny Garret on saxophone 🎷👍🏿Amazing saxophonist.
That's a Bad Man.....
He doesn't speak loudly, but you damn well listen when he talks don't ya?
yes sir... yes sir.
Dennis Mullen word
Yep...
@@rainbowcharm2641 Miles shouted at his manager while recovering from tonsil surgery. That's how he lost his voice; nothing to do with heroin.
@@rainbowcharm2641 It was nothing to do with heroin use.
I’m here in 2019 and just getting to know Miles Davis. RIP man and thanks for the music.
So glad you did! Welcome to an endless stream of influences! His catalog spans over 50 years!!
The only time I have ever been star struck was when I met Mr. Davis.
Oh wow!
Prince is a genius. Said by a genius himself
He was a fan of Jimi Hendrix as well.
Jimi Hendrix was a genius too.
He’s on a whole different level……..true genius off his craft.
That’s why he’s referred to as the Picasso off Jazz. He’s just a walking art form off this music.
His way off explaining things is just unique and artistic. Miss him!❤️🙏🏾💐☝🏾
Yes. Great Muscian. He is missed.
Miles Davis was the coolest person to ever walk upon this planet...camels probably got chills while listening to his music :-)
Miles Davis is timeless.
Love how Miles talks music. So interesting....love his work ..so sad he is gone.
he is not gone at all ! just expanded his form .. no more human-body restrictions ;) SpiriT iS Music
I love his reactions to questions, and how much he asks "what do you mean?" ... He demands respect. Also funny how Arsenio knew that basketball composure question was dead on arrival ... Hard to imagine Miles doing something so elementary
One of the all time greatest musicians. This man was on another level musically.
Sigourney... some graceful woman. So nice to watch her reaction during this interview...
Yeah I was thinking the same thing she looked sexy and regal all of the same time and hanging on every word miles was saying
Miles is very laid back and has a very dry sense of humour. Great interview.
Serious props to Sigourney Weaver for staying respectfully and admiringly silent. Probably a major moment in her life.
That’s presumptuous of you to say. She is a professional. To make that whole comment says more about you than it does her.
@@feedmyoffspring How ironic. The point of my comment was exactly her professionalism, and meant as a compliment. Knowing she had nothing to bring to the particular conversation, she chose to listen, perhaps with fascination, a rarity for television talk shows.
In my opinion she’s simply exercising basic social skills and a bit of reverence. I’d hope any of us would act as Sigourney Weaver in this circumstance.
I gain a mountain of respect for Sig. She knows she is in the presence of a rare rare greatness
She knows what fuckin time it is. Strong woman.
an incredible performance by both miles davis and arsenio...
Miles saying Prince is "a genius", is HUGE!
I was thinking the same thing
Miles seemed to be open to the genius of others. It was Sly Stone who I think influenced Miles to start doing the fusion style he started to become known for back in the 70's.
Ya, but more more Hendrix - obviously.
Obviously not a guitar player...........
Miles and Prince actually recorded together...According to his autobiography (Miles) , Prince wasn't happy with the recordings and shelved them...I don't know if any leaked...Hendrix was slated to hit the studio with Miles under the direction of Gil Evans...Miles was waiting for Jimi to return from England to get started...but Jimi passed away...The resulting project...the "rock" album became the awesome "Tribute to Jack Johnson"...with John McLaughlin on guitar...
I could just sit there and listen to Miles talk all day.
What an endorsement. If miles calls you a genius, you are a genius.
East St. Louis, IL's own...I still swing by his childhood home as well as the grade school which bare his name from time to time. RIP cool brother!
The essence of COOLNESS. Hey you can't buy it, you just have to be born with it. Do ya dig, man.....
+Alice Snow Miles was definitely the coolest.
nutt1674 , He was so darn COOL. I just wish that I had gotten into him at an earlier age. Although I have always loved JAZZ as a teenager. Ya'll know, Najee,Boney James, Ronnie Laws , Bobby Humphrey, Roy Ayers, incognito, Down to the Bone , etc......
+Alice Snow Bob James, Grover Washington Jr., George Howard, Larry Carlton, Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, Keiko Matsui, Sonny Rollins, George Benson...
Roosevelt John ,Yes indeedy Roosevelt, how could I have left out my main man George Benson, Bobbi Humphrey, Donald Byrd and the Blackbirds and the rest of the crew that you named.
Alice Snow My fellow jazz lover! We could go on and on!
Miles Ahead brought me here....Don Cheadle deserves an Oscar
Charlie Brown Has that film been released?
yes. It's an indie, so it may be a little tricky to find...WELL WORTH IT. The poster above is right on the money...Cheadle turned into Miles like Jamie Foxx turned into Ray Charles...freaked me right out. Cheers.
@@CodyCole80 Comparing those two individuals makes me uneasy...
"Aura" by Miles Davis. Masterpiece from beginning to end.
John Crenshaw Jr. Man, no kidding! I lived that record for at least a year. It drove my own personal musicianship, my writing, my life.
Thanks for introducing me to this album. Excellent
@@artysanmobile I feel ya. That album touched my soul.
@@EsaFromtheVillage Absolutely!
@@EsaFromtheVillage You should also check out the group Azimuth, a jazz band from Brazil. I have their channel saved on Pandora.
Miles Davis is terribly handsome. Lived to be only 65.
Short life filled with lifetime of fullness.
The music world lost a GIANT..... Yes indeed Miles was one of a kind....
this guy lived and breathed music even judging by this conversation, as you would have to get to the stratospheric level he achieved. reminds me of hendrix in as much as hendrix used to always have a guitar with him noodling, practising whatever
I read his biography. great book! Miles Davis is the man!! My Favorite album is KINDA BLUE!!!!!!!!!
***** lol indeed
You should really check out Bitches Brew, or On The Corner, or Jack Johnson.
I read it too and it gave me a musical education
It's a masterpiece.
Yes I love kina Blue. I play All Blues all the time.
Definitely one of my heroes,pure genius and Kind of Blue still the best selling jazz album despite being 60 years old,R.I.P. Miles Davis...
This man is the legend your favorite artist stood on! He influenced them!
Can't get enough of Miles!!!
Love Miles, and respect Arsenio Hall for a composed interview.
Oooh he said he liked Bobby Brown lol that made my day... haha Terry (Teddy) Riley...Prince... Miles was such a cool dude
MILES DAVIS HAS SUCH BEAUTIFUL SKIN! MY GOODNESS HE IS JUST SMOOTH!!
✌🌠
Love the skin your in
Amazing performance🎶🎵🎼
truth!! and he's over 60 in this clip...
So fine, soooo cool. LOVE HIM.
I still miss the Arsenio Hall Show. It was the best of its time, and canceled too soon.
I'm easy like Sunday morning brother. It was just a wasted opportunity to interview a great man who had something to say.
Sogourney Weaver!!!! ♥
Incredible. What a thoughtful, amazing man. He really influences me to listen more carefully, and to think more broadly and deeply. What an amazing mind.
Maaaaannnnn....he was the epitome of cool. That hair....that skin....that laid back vibe. And he sounded just like my favorite character, Whispers, from the movie "Hoodlum". Wish the interview could have gone much longer. though.
One of the best versions of Jojo I've heard.
it is nice to see people face when they express themselves in music a ring is round and has no end that how long we will all be friend warm an eazy
I missed you.......Miles
man i remember watching this live when it came out
I never had the chance to meet him- I hope he is at peace.
MILES DAVIS: THE MASTER OF REINVENTION. MAJOR PLAYER IN THE HISTORY OF JAZZ.
This is a POLITICAL STATEMENT:
Que ceux qui ont des oreilles entendent, mais aussi comprennent, et surtout mettent en oeuvre ce VERY precept!
Beyond jazz...
Ricky Wellman was one of the pioneers of the go-go beat, solid musician. 🥁🎼🥁
I wish I had seen this performance live on Arsenio back then. What an incredible musician.
I had a crush on Arsenio Hall, Back in the day! And I sure love me some MILES DAVIS!
Can't wait for this movie. Don Cheadle nailed it
I agree
biglex42 i
Miles may not be the most technical, but his feel is unmatched! You can't teach that expression.
What a blessing to be able to play in his presence! WOW!
"...legend? I don't like that... 'cause I'm not finished"
Master of riposte
Funny as all heck, and great music. This is near the end of Miles's life. Enjoy!
he was very funny , to my surprise....giant cue cards . he and the sax player
changed mouth pcs and horns, switched back and changed hands to horns....never missed a beat or note. It was really stupendous. and I play drums. He bout changed me to horn almost.
Jaco pastorios Miles davis George duke. Ricky Lawson. Super band of dead musicians
@@rogerringold616 , and add Lyle Mays.
Everyone who played with Davis will tell their grandchildren, "did I ever tell you about the time I played with the great Miles Davis?"
Just seeing the clothes and the music reminds me of 1989.
People always say that Miles Davis changed musically. Miles didn't change. The world changed. He just led the way.
Thank you for posting...
when Miles Davis calls you a genius,...............you are a genius
I remember seeing Miles at the NEC in Birmingham with a very young Rick Margitza on Tenor, Kenny Garrett had left by then, but what a night!
2-17-21: Miles Davis PHENOMENAL❤️HANG’N ON TO HIS EVERY WORD. SPITT’’N RICE OR PEAS FROM NOW ON❤️
I had a once in a life time visit to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia to see Miles 4 rows from the stage, center seat and enjoyed a phenomenal show with Miles and Kenny G in Concert. Forever etched in my brain and heart.
I really like it when Kenny Garrett makes an entrance mistake; he and Miles fix it, and then Miles puts his hand on Kenny's shoulder, as if to say, "It's okay," the other side of Miles which I was fortunate to see when I was with him.
Paul Nebenzahl I had to go back and check that out. While I couldn’t quite figure out what Garrett missed, the expression of support and guidance from Miles was unmistakable. Thanks for pointing that out!
John van Gurp - But wait a minute, he just put his hand on his shoulder again. I have to admit I saw that differently, as a bit patronizing
Just a Rare GREAT Mile'scratching!thanks
Miles is a great person and the goat
One of my all time heroes. I have learned so much from this man, myth, and musical legend. He lives forever in my soul.
kick ass groove. I love Miles. ... sick! Loving this piece. ... 'A' list musicians. ...
I caught Miles in Philly when he first reappeard. Mike Stern was tearing it up on guitar. Miles was so cool... he bent down real slow to scratch his leg and the crowd went nuts!
it was mike of course ... i couldnt work out who it was , i knew it wasnt robben
The opening sounds like Kind of Blue but filtered through a synth...like he's quoting himself. Brilliant.
love kenny's sound on this one...
I loved how Miles said Prince a genius yes he was indeed 💜
and that bassline is so damn smooth
Interesting dude with beautiful skin.
he got on makeup
@@lindahines9380 Ma'am he had beautiful ebony skin. Anyone on television wears makeup, it's mandatory for the lighting and cameras. So what's your point? Everyone knows that! That melanin was part of his allure to me. Oh and the correct English is "he has on makeup... not got on make up"..school anyone?
@@savoyaepps646 well whatever, whats your point? my is his skin took a hit over years wrinkles its all covered up
I be liking this!
THe diversity and innovation of othe show made it the best late night talk show ever.
I've been wanting to see this interview again, since I saw it in its original run. Thank you!
Miles celebrating Mandela before it was popular to do it. Haha Miles was ahead of his time. A serious brilliant honest man. R.I.P
It has been popular since the early 80s.....
The record is called “Amandla,” not “Mandela.”
He he... dobbel debunk: Mandela was "the shit" around 1989. Believe me! The son "Free Nelson Mandela" was as an example from 1984..And secondly the name was "Amandla". The Internet is fantastic
@@ertfgghhhh Seriously weird the kind of historical revisionism going on recently. I was born in the 80s and now feel like an old man in some Orwellian dystopia where the encyclopedia is changed every day to meet with political demands.
Interviewer: “So what are you naming your auto-biography?”
Miles: “Miles... Davis”
Hahaha. What a legend ❤️
What a read it is. Pretty wild stuff...not unlike the Dirt by Motley Crue-no joke.
oooof....the KPTV logo flashing in the corner at 10:48 gave me flashbacks when i was a kid watching Arsenio late night in Portland....too good.
Thank you, sir! For putting this into perspective!
What does he say after 'My instructor in school, he played...'? I just don't get it! I'm a 32-year-old white guy from Russia, and Miles is one of my all time most favorite musicians. It's great to see him on the show! Absolute genius! As well as Prince, of course! RIP. It must've been cool for Sigourney Weaver to sit next to Miles. She must've come to the show to promote Ghostbusters 2 which was out around the same time back in 1989. By the way, the name of the album is not 'Amandella', as Arsenio pronounced it. It's 'Amandla'. It means 'power' in African languages Zulu and Xhosa. I absolutely love all Miles' periods, including his 80's stuff. He was great till his last day! Just listen to the live CD 'Live Around the World'!
Sigourney Weaver is a Jazz lover too.
She said in an interview that her husband introduced her to the art.
Thanks for clarifying the album name! And providing background...how unthoughtful for a host to mispronounce the art of the star he invited to his show...
Arguably the greatest Jazz trumpet player that has ever lived Miles Davis..Unless you are a jazz fan you probably have no idea of his collections of classic master compositions. Check Miles Davis last live performance conducted by Quincy Jones .
What about Chet Baker? WHat do you think of Chet?
SweiszMcDabs the prince of cool, still miles davis was important in the 50's, 60's , 70's and 80's
As for trumpeters, Miles is above average, but as a musician, he is an extraordinary.
Steve Williams true that. His solos are well constructed.
I'm sorry, but as for trumpet playing, Miles was nowhere near Dizzy Gillespie.
Thank you for the post.Pure sound wrapped in a human body.
The swag this man had....WOW....i can see him pimpin...yes hes a real man😎🎺💰💰💰
when was the last time a famous jazz trumpet player was an interviewed guest on a popular late night talk show?? probably this very episode right here!!
Miles makes everyone around him look so silly.
Juan Alvarez Yes! Haha.
Overstatement is not a compliment to Miles. It only makes you look silly. Miles looks rather silly with that hair piece. RIP the artistic god Miles, but come off it, man.
He makes them work hard for so few words of response. Powerful.