<description>&lt;div&gt;In this conversation hosted by Reaction, Political Reporter and Podcast Editor Max Mitchell speaks to author and journalist James Kaplan about his new book &lt;em&gt;3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool&lt;/em&gt;. They discuss the genius of Miles Davis, how these musicians came together to create the best-selling jazz album of all time, the economic and social conditions that affected mid-20th century jazz and Kind of Blue’s lasting power.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;/div&gt; </description>

The Reaction Podcast

The Reaction Podcast

James Kaplan on Kind of Blue and the lost empire of cool

APR 11, 202445 MIN
The Reaction Podcast

James Kaplan on Kind of Blue and the lost empire of cool

APR 11, 202445 MIN

Description

<div>In this conversation hosted by Reaction, Political Reporter and Podcast Editor Max Mitchell speaks to author and journalist James Kaplan about his new book <em>3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool</em>. They discuss the genius of Miles Davis, how these musicians came together to create the best-selling jazz album of all time, the economic and social conditions that affected mid-20th century jazz and Kind of Blue’s lasting power.<br> <br> <br> </div>