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Summary: Miles is a Jazz no MUSIC ICON!
Review: As always, not many people will understand why Miles is so rough. The best way to look at Miles is as if he was a diamond just dug out of the earth. Only a select few truly KNOW what a GEM he was-the rest of us have to find out through good people like Quincy. Sometimes realizing how accomplished a jazz musician, composer, and artist that he became may shock people. I like to think that he survived, thrived, and bloomed like a tree or flower that lives in the concrete jungles of the city... Many people still do not realize that we are all part of a larger universe and the way we view things are the sum total of our experiences-both bad and good. I am personally a big FAN of MILES-I have his CD's and art as well as LD's or videos of him. I always hated how he was commercialized-it was so hard to see him in concert. Quincy helps the reader to know Miles as if it was the reader hangin' with Miles instead of Quincy. Thanks Quincy-God Bless you for puttin' TRUTH down about Miles. Too many people took pictures and sat on the periphery and expounded drivel about how they knew him. He is a human being with good and bad sides. I still and always will remember him for the GREAT VOICE of his playing. God Bless you Miles!Peace
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Summary: Miles is a Jazz no MUSIC ICON!
Review: As always, not many people will understand why Miles is so rough. The best way to look at Miles is as if he was a diamond just dug out of the earth. Only a select few truly KNOW what a GEM he was-the rest of us have to find out through good people like Quincy. Sometimes realizing how accomplished a jazz musician, composer, and artist that he became may shock people. I like to think that he survived, thrived, and bloomed like a tree or flower that lives in the concrete jungles of the city... Many people still do not realize that we are all part of a larger universe and the way we view things are the sum total of our experiences-both bad and good. I am personally a big FAN of MILES-I have his CD's and art as well as LD's or videos of him. I always hated how he was commercialized-it was so hard to see him in concert. Quincy helps the reader to know Miles as if it was the reader hangin' with Miles instead of Quincy. Thanks Quincy-God Bless you for puttin' TRUTH down about Miles. Too many people took pictures and sat on the periphery and expounded drivel about how they knew him. He is a human being with good and bad sides. I still and always will remember him for the GREAT VOICE of his playing. God Bless you Miles! Peace
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Summary: An intriguing view of a Legend.
Review: I enjoyed both books written about Miles by Quince Troupe. In my opinion Troupe has the uncanny ability to write from a perspective that allows a reader to see the personal side of his subject. Troupe's "no holds barred" approach permits the reader to form their own opinion and paint their own picture. This book portrays Miles as both a legend and human being who confronts life's challenges in both positive and negative ways. Be sure to read this book with an open mind. Sometimes it hurts to see our heroes, who we've placed on such a high level fail in some areas of life.
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Summary: An intriguing view of a Legend.
Review: I enjoyed both books written about Miles by Quince Troupe. In my opinion Troupe has the uncanny ability to write from a perspective that allows a reader to see the personal side of his subject. Troupe's "no holds barred" approach permits the reader to form their own opinion and paint their own picture. This book portrays Miles as both a legend and human being who confronts life's challenges in both positive and negative ways. Be sure to read this book with an open mind. Sometimes it hurts to see our heroes, who we've placed on such a high level fail in some areas of life.
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Summary: A well-tuned narrative of true friendship
Review: I find it not a bit amusing the drool of bile and envy that Miles and his voice are able to stir up from his 'fans' -- even from the grave. Angel and devil, Miles ever sings for those who care to shelf their ego and listen to him. But Miles was still a man, and for that I suppose we must forgive him. And to those eternal critics still trying to figure out why Miles played his horn 'On the Corner' rather than 'Waiting for Benny' and the folks to catch up to his act...well rock music writer, Nick Kent said it well: Miles is Miles...and you're not. Like Miles, who chose his notes without flaunting--poet and author, Quincy Troupe gives us a narrative of tender honesty buttressed with that wonderful mundane humor of the everyday -- what some of us might call love. Honest rather than pretentious, 'Miles and Me' carries on the gritty beat so well-established by Troupe and Davis in their collaboration, 'Miles The AUTObiography.' All in all, the book finds a fond place with my dog-eared friends.
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Summary: ALways Interesting Subject
Review: I Never tire of Miles Davis.any Book on Him gets my attention at full wide-eyed view.Quincy Troupe does a Solid Job Here.He Captures The Essences of Miles.Very Good Follow-up.Miles Davis is a Great Teacher of Music.His Music was as Interesting as His Life.
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Summary: Very interesting
Review: I picked up this book not knowing what to expect, hoping mainly to get some insight into one of my favorite musicians. On that level this book delivers. The author was very close friends with Miles through the later stages of his life and the book centers around the time they spent together and Troupe's perceptions of Miles during this time. We learn that Miles, while a brilliant and influencial musician, had his share of flaws and Troupe makes no attempt to cover these up - this book is not for those who cannot conceive seeing their hero portrayed in a sometimes negative light. The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars was because sometimes the author let his personal views and beliefs get in the way. Personally I would rather read about Miles than Troupe, but oh well, it is his book.
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Summary: Listen to the music--it speaks loudest
Review: I read Troupe's tome, and neither recommend nor disrecommend it. Those interested will read it. However, to me it brings to mind two comments I recollect: "I don't want to hear the bathroom noises of the artist" (Bill Evans), and "The greats are disappointing when you meet them" (Woody Allen). I read "Miles" and was riveted. It is valuable, hard-hitting oral history. Reading this though, is a perplexing, even depressing exercise. (I'm not saying it's not well written, it is, and has some moving passages)The book is as much about Troupe as Davis, and I'm not sure what his modus operandi is for making public the tyrannical rages and assorted uglier impulses of Davis. Is he trying to bask in reflected glory, tripping that he "really knew" Davis? Is it necessary for music fans, etc. to read how Troupe stood up to Davis's verbal taunts? Does this have anything to do with, or cast any light whatsoever on the MUSIC( which, after all, is what we'll remember long after books like these fade away)? Honesty notwithstanding, as a musician the more I read about Miles Davis the person, the more I'd like to forget. The really important stuff is down on record.
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Summary: Listen to the music--it speaks loudest
Review: I read Troupe's tome, and neither recommend nor disrecommend it. Those interested will read it. However, to me it brings to mind two comments I recollect: "I don't want to hear the bathroom noises of the artist" (Bill Evans), and "The greats are disappointing when you meet them" (Woody Allen). I read "Miles" and was riveted. It is valuable, hard-hitting oral history. Reading this though, is a perplexing, even depressing exercise. (I'm not saying it's not well written, it is, and has some moving passages)The book is as much about Troupe as Davis, and I'm not sure what his modus operandi is for making public the tyrannical rages and assorted uglier impulses of Davis. Is he trying to bask in reflected glory, tripping that he "really knew" Davis? Is it necessary for music fans, etc. to read how Troupe stood up to Davis's verbal taunts? Does this have anything to do with, or cast any light whatsoever on the MUSIC( which, after all, is what we'll remember long after books like these fade away)? Honesty notwithstanding, as a musician the more I read about Miles Davis the person, the more I'd like to forget. The really important stuff is down on record.
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Summary: A MUST READ FOR MILES FANS!
Review: I've been a fan of Miles Davis since hearing "Kind of Blue" in 1992. Miles legend precedes him and this book helped me gain a better understanding of him as an artist, musician and man. I especially liked the way the author used Miles music to recollect his own life--what he was doing and how he felt about each new release. For a fan like me, that gave me a idea of how it would have been to anxiously await each new Miles Davis album. Quincy Troupe was obviously a fan and a friend. I'm glad he wrote this book.
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