Audio CD review:
Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - So What

Jerry Garcia & David Grisman - So What

Band: Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Title: So What Rating: Release Date: 1998-08-18 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: So What 2: Bag's Groove 3: Milestones 4: 16/16 5: So What 6: Bag's Groove 7: Milestones 8: So What

Question Not even remotely the same tune. Ok as far as I can tell the version of "Milestones" on this CD bears no resemblance to the "Milestones" on the Davis CD Milestones. I have played in Jazz bands for years and have heard people talk about another Miles Davis song of the same name. Presumably that is the one covered on this album. But I have never found a recording of it. SO ok internet--school me. Show me the stuff. . Great "Soft" Jazz. Perfect Music to Start Your Day With! Even though Jerry and David's versions are weak in comparison, the whole CD has a nice feel about it. Having loved the Miles Davis CD KIND OF BLUE for years, I ordered this CD after reading that "So What" was covered (three times to be exact). My favorite song covered is "Milestones" (another Miles Davis tune). For people who appreciate excellent, smooth jazz, this will be a delight; others expecting this to sound like the Grateful Dead will be dissapointed. I enjoy hearing this on a Sunday morning when I am trying to wake up and plan my day (or similar setting). Fun Fun. Upbeat. Beautiful acoustic instumental music (i. e. , jamming). Naturally, the launching point is Miles Davis's "So What". Listened to it countless times (I play it in my dental office, too, to perk everybody up) and I enjoy it every time. Jazz Meets String Music Garcia Grisman and company are improvising effertlessly. This is A Great CD. If you are a Jazz fan than is is a must have. Improvising at its very, very best. There are some repeats but the songs are so great that it is a bonus. Garcia's solos while not mind blowing are steady and inventive. Grisman is all over the place. The bass playing in excellent as are the percussion intruments. The Grisman original 16/16 fits right in with the Miles Davis and Milt Jackson songs. This Cd would make those two Jazz giants smile no question about it. A Great Jam I am a collector of bop jazz and like my music of the straight ahead no compromises variety. I am no scholar of Grisman / Garcia collaborations. Given that , I really get into this CD. There is something on this recording that any jazz person will like. Dead heads may complain they have heard better , but it is to my taste. Cool music. You can see a complete list of all Jerry Garcia & David Grisman discography, or go back to the Jerry Garcia & David Grisman tabs