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"E.S.P." is the title track from an album recorded in January 1965 by the Miles Davis Quintet. The quintet of Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Cart...
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Wayne Shorter's solo on E.S.P., from the 1965 Miles Davis album E.S.P. Get the PDF here: https://gum.co/HVfdEL.
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E.S.P. is an album by Miles Davis, recorded on January 20–22, 1965 and released on August 16 of that year by Columbia Records. It is the first release from what is known as Davis's second great quintet: Davis on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums.
Sep 2, 2020 · Wayne Shorter - E.S.P. (Solo)Miles Davis - Trumpet Wayne Shorter - Tenor Saxophone/ComposerHerbie Hancock - PianoRon Carter - BassTony Williams - Drums
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- Miles Davis’ “E.S.P.”, E.S.P.
- Joey DeFrancesco’s “E.S.P.”, Reboppin’
- Gretchen Parlato’s “E.S.P.”, in A Dream
- Florian Weber’s “E.S.P.”, Minsarah
- Xavi Reija’s “E.S.P.”, Dream Land
- Ulysses Owens’ “E.S.P.”, Unanimous
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Wayne Shorter‘s “E.S.P.” stands as the title track and opening statement of Miles Davis‘ 1965 album of the same name. It introduces the groundbreaking quintet featuring Davis (trumpet), Shorter (saxophone), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums). In many ways, this track sets the tone for the album’s adventurous spirit...
Joey DeFrancesco brought a fiery hard bop energy to his 1992 take on “E.S.P.”, featured on his album Reboppin’. A Hammond B3 organ master, DeFrancesco infuses the tune with a soulful grit and rhythmic verve. Gone are the introspective moments of the original, replaced by a relentless swing groove that sets the stage for blistering solos. DeFrancesc...
Gretchen Parlato offers a breathtakingly ethereal take on “E.S.P.” on her 2010 album, In A Dream. Parlato, known for her delicate vocal control and improvisational flair, transforms the melody into a haunting soundscape. Sparse instrumentation, featuring acoustic guitar and subtle percussion, highlights the intimacy and dreamlike quality of her int...
German pianist Florian Weber‘s rendition of “E.S.P.”, found on his 2006 album Minsarah, is a study in expansive exploration and rich pianism. Weber uses the open-ended structure of the composition as a springboard for a deeply personal, contemplative interpretation. His trio, featuring bassist Jeff Denson and drummer Ziv Ravitz, provides a dynamic ...
Drummer Xavi Reija boldly reimagines “E.S.P.” on his 2007 album Dream Land. While remaining faithful to the iconic melody, Reija places drumming at the rhythmic and conceptual forefront, creating an exhilarating sonic adventure. Joined by pianist Roger Mas and bassist Masa Kamaguchi, the trio delivers a high-octane performance that crackles with ex...
Drummer Ulysses Owens‘ 2007 rendition of “E.S.P.”, on his album Unanimous, features a fiery front line of trumpet (Duane Eubanks) and saxophone (Jimmy Greene), adding a powerful brass element to the piece. While Owens’s rhythmic drive anchors the performance, the interplay between Eubanks and Greene becomes a central focus, creating an exciting and...
The diverse range of covers analyzed in this article highlights the profound adaptability of Wayne Shorter‘s “E.S.P.” Its open-ended structure and evocative melody have proven fertile ground for generations of jazz musicians. From hard bop to avant-garde, vocal reinterpretations to rhythmic reimaginings, each artist has found a unique voice within ...
Wayne Shorter joined in September of 1964, and his watery approach on saxophone and his compositions—odd, snakelike themes and devious harmonic twists that still flowed organically—eventually proved a needed catalyst, the key that finally opened the door to Miles’ next musical leap forward.
Up tempo tune written for the Miles Davis Quintet album of the same name with unusual harmony; Chords and playlist for the Jazz Standard E.S.P. by Wayne Shorter
