Quick Burst

I found this video today of the Miles Davis Quintet performing my favorite version of Wayne Shorters tune Footprints. Herbie is keeping it open on the keys as well as sharing some of the space that Miles is leaving in his solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0xkMxT6KGo

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  1. AnonymousJuly 25, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    I like how you share your personal opinion.

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