Below is a link to a great article from Fred Kaplan about the 50th Anniversary of one of the most influential albums of all times, in all genres. This article not only hits on what socially the album means, but more importantly the musical structure and the mind frame of the legend and the band that joined in (and any Jazz Lover knows his band for this recording was truly a who who, just before they became those whos). It truly is a stunning album that even no Jazz lovers can enjoy to its core, and if you are looking for a good first album for some one to turn them on to Jazz, this is a great start. it was my first Jazz album when i was in Jr High and i remember looking at my brother who gave it too me with a sort of "really" & "thanks" at the same time...the "really" was quickly explained when i put the album on and just sat there through all tracks.
http://www.slate.com/id/2225336/
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