Listening Activity Reaction Log 5 : Miles Davis

Miles DavisAuthorDepartment, University Course code: Course title Instructor Due DateMiles DavisMiles Davis was an American Jazz bandleader, composer, and a trumpeter. His band performed in the 1960s in an acoustic format with the exception of a small amplifier. He started playing electronic jazz fusion in 1969. The nature of his music thus shifted significantly from a more traditional jazz music to a heavily rock-influenced tune. By 1972, his band had deviated to funk-like style. 1960 -Will 'o the Wisp (https://youtu.be/5fHUDXf7QnU)The music is from the album Sketches of Spain, arranged by Canadian arranger and jazz musician Gil Evans. The piece has a soothing feeling. In the music, the outstanding instrument is the trumpet. Also audible are the trombones and percussions. As such, the piece is a fusion of traditional American jazz with afro-Cuban music. The weak beats are also emphasized, hence, distinctive syncopated. Together, the instrumentation and the distinctive syncopation create the Spanish influence on music. Therefore, the title of the album; Sketches of Spain. 1965 –E.S.P. (https://youtu.be/UfjaMkxItLs)Extra Sensory Perception (E.S.P.) was a piece from the album E.S.P. The music was written by band member Wayne