Great jazz solos: Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine
- Monday, December 9, 2019
Brian Priestley unravels the magic of Miles Davis’ solo on Rodgers and Hart’s classic love ballad, nailing the song’s sentiments in five searing minutes of music
Brian Priestley unravels the magic of Miles Davis’ solo on Rodgers and Hart’s classic love ballad, nailing the song’s sentiments in five searing minutes of music
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