Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album, which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.
’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album, which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.
Born in Washington, D.C., Cobb told The Associated Press in 2019 he listened to jazz albums and stayed up late to hear disc jockey Symphony Sid playing jazz in New York City before launching his professional career. He said it was saxophonist Cannonball Adderley who recommended him to Davis, and he ended up playing on several Davis recordings.
The full takes of the songs were recorded only once, with one exception, Cobb said. “Freddie Freeloader” needed to be played twice because Davis didn’t like a chord change on the first attempt, he said. The album received plenty of acclaim at the time, yet the critics, the band and the studio couldn’t have known it would enjoy such longevity. He and his bandmates knew the album would be a hit but didn’t realize at the time how iconic it would become.It has sold more than 4 million copies and remains the best selling jazz album of all time.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue drummer Jimmy Cobb has died of lung cancerDrummer Jimmy Cobb, who played with greats including Miles Davis and Billie Holiday, passed away after a battle with cancer, according to his family
Read more »
Jazz Drummer Jimmy Cobb, Who Played on Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue,' Dead at 91Jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb, who played on Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue,' has died at age 91
Read more »
Jimmy Cobb Dies: Legendary Jazz Drummer Was 91Jimmy Cobb, a jazz drummer and the last surviving member of the ensemble sextet of Miles Davis’ iconic album, Kind of Blue, has passed away from lung cancer at his home in Manhattan on Sunday…
Read more »
Jimmy Cobb, Last Surviving Member of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ Band, Dies at 91Jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb, who brought subtlety and swing to Miles Davis’ epochal “Kind of Blue” and many other classic albums, died at his home in New York on Sunday, according to NPR and other outl…
Read more »
Jimmy Cobb, The Pulse Of 'Kind Of Blue,' Dies At 91Jimmy Cobb's strength was always understatement, so he didn't necessarily get the same accolades and attention as some of his peers. But he helped crystallize the straightforward swing that brought hard bop to its greatest heights.
Read more »
Jimmy Cobb, Last Surviving Member of Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’ Band, Dies at 91Jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb, who brought subtlety and swing to Miles Davis’ epochal “Kind of Blue” and many other classic albums, died at his home in New York on Sunday, according to NPR and other outl…
Read more »