The making of Kind of blue - Eric Nisenson

From the moment it was recorded more than 40 years ago, Miles Davis's Kind of Blue' was hailed as a jazz classic and to this day it remains the bestselling jazz album of all time. 'The Making of Kind of Blue' is an exhaustively researched examination of how this masterpiece was born. Through extensive interviews and access to rare recordings, Eric Nisenson has pieced together the whole story of this miraculous session, laying bare the genius of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, the other musicians involved, and the heart of jazz itself. Absolutely essential for all jazz fans.'