As do many, I love the Miles Davis sound, but I'm just inter

ARB · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:37 am Post subject:

to know what types of mutes he used. I try to 'poorly' play along and would at least like to get that sound. Does anyone know what type mutes he used, manufacturer, model etc?
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dwm1129 · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:01 am Post subject:

It doesn't matter what type of mute he played on, his sound would come through on anything.

JohnBennett · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 2:08 pm Post subject:

Miles, in his later years particularly, used mostly heavy copper Harmon mutes....always without the stem and played very close to the microphone. That gives the sort of dull sound that beboppers like!

Now that I think back on it, I don't remember Miles ever using another kind of mute...just the Harmon.
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jazz_trpt · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:21 am Post subject:

I have seen some early recordings of the band with Wayne/Herbie/Ron/Tony where the harmon he's using seems to be longer (fit more into the bell). Looked really odd.

Miles may have done some cup mute work with Bird.
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BADBOY-DON · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:04 am Post subject:

As I type this...I am listening to Chicago Public radio's archive broadcast from the Memorial Special.
Check out these beautiful recordings:
http://www.wbez.org/programs/jazz/miles/miles_sunday.asp
and the wonderful slide show of Miles..at
http://www.wbez.org/programs/jazz/miles/miles_pictures.asp

These programs are "priceless" not only for background here at work but for Miles fans...this is pure solid Gold.

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Thanks for the tip Badboy.
Larry

MJE · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:55 am Post subject:

What mute does Miles use on Solar? It doesn't sound like a Harmon. I first thought it was a cup mute, but the more I listen, it doesn't have enough edge for a cup. Perhaps a bucket?