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Footprints

By brad on July 25, 2007

I love the album, Miles Smiles. It is one of the greatest albums of human expression. One of my favorite melodies is the Wayne Shorter track, Footprints. The melody is a treat to listen to; especially when played by Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jack Dejonette, and Miles. enjoy:

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Alabama

By brad on March 31, 2007

Here’s a beautiful version of John Coltranes’ tune, Alabama. It’s so simple and so moving. It is the quartets reaction to the 1963 bombing of the 16th street Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama. The KKK planted dynamite in the basement of the church attempting to instill fear in the civil rights movement. Four young girls [...]

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