This Wednesday, March 26, Artlab transforms once again into a temple of sound with a new date in the Listening Sessions series. In this third edition, we will immerse ourselves in the nuances and depth of “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis, an album that forever changed the history of jazz. The session will be led by Juan Merle, an audiophile and High-End audio specialist, who will share his knowledge and passion for sound with the attendees.
Reserve your free tickets here.
Published in 1959, “Kind of Blue” is the most influential album in the history of jazz and a masterpiece of improvisation. At just 45 minutes long, this record redefined the genre by introducing a modal approach to composition and performance, moving away from the traditional harmonic structures of bebop. In this recording session, Miles Davis assembled a group of legendary musicians: Bill Evans on piano, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone, Paul Chambers on double bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. The chemistry among them resulted in an album of unparalleled fluidity and emotion.
The recording of “Kind of Blue” took place in just two sessions, on March 2 and April 22, 1959, at Columbia’s studios in New York. Davis provided his musicians with only sketches of scales and modes, leaving much of the interpretation to the intuition and connection among the performers. This creative freedom was key to achieving an ethereal, meditative, and timeless sound that has resonated through the decades and transcended the boundaries of jazz.
The influence of this album is immeasurable. Not only did it become the best-selling jazz record in history, but it also influenced genres such as rock, pop, and electronic music. Artists like The Doors, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead have acknowledged its impact, and its spirit of exploration continues to inspire musicians worldwide.
Juan Merle, with over 40 years of experience in assembling and fine-tuning High-End sound systems, will guide us in this auditory experience. His deep knowledge of audio and passion for music will offer an enriching perspective to appreciate every detail of this masterpiece.
We invite you to experience this special session at Artlab, where every note and every silence will take on a new dimension in an environment designed for deep listening. A journey to the essence of jazz, with the best possible sound.
Reserve your free tickets here.
