Miles Tones

You spoke a new language of rarefied air guided nonchalantly through curving channels of brass Conduits of cool juries of jazz floating past soulful valves harbingers of what will come Slender fingers improvising storylines magistrates of melancholy bailiffs of bop Miles from the mainstream a milestone of modern modalities kind of blue

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Paige Hind

Date: 12/20/2023 5:52:00 PM

Very classy, has an elegant "modality'- a wonderful piece I've had the privilege of reading

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/12/2023 10:52:00 AM

Dear R&R Bro, this is a marvelous, mellifluous, melodic melody dedicated to Miles and "modern modalities" of Kind of Blue - probably the greatest jazz album of all time. I love your play on words for you are a master of word play! This is pure John Watt from start to finish. Right into my favs to be savored over and over! I am so happy to see you posting again! You have been missed, dear friend. Advent blessings of joy and light to you! How about that Otani trade?

Silent One

Date: 12/10/2023 7:49:00 AM

Great alliteration John, very impressive and an interesting collection of thoughts..

David Fisher

Date: 12/9/2023 4:11:00 PM

Nice poem on one of the best. A big fan of most of his albums.

John Watt
Date: 12/9/2023 10:22:00 PM

Miles was indeed an innovator and drove the progress of jazz ever forward. Thank you for the read and comment, David.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/9/2023 1:00:00 PM

i'm assuming this is about miles davis, john (and if it is, you've very cleverly incorporated his name into the poem), but even if it isn't, it's a wonderful poem!

John Watt
Date: 12/9/2023 3:30:00 PM

You nailed it! I can't take credit for the "Milestone" wordplay... that was the name of one of his albums. Thanks for the visit and great comment!