A Certain Kind of Blue (Jazz)
Event Details:
Dining Dates: Wednesday, 15th January & Thursday, 16th January
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: Open-air dining setting (details on booking link)
Admission: Free (table booking required for diners)
Genre: Modal Jazz
Booking:
Dining Seats: $20 deposit > click here> 15th & 16th
Booking support: Ms Leakhena @leakhenatep or +855 88 478 2054
Standing Area: Limited standing space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, no booking required.
Trumpeter Steve Cannon will take the stage in Cambodia. This open-air event recreates the magic of Miles Davis' iconic 1959 album, Kind of Blue. The evening will feature Italian pianist Gabriele Faja, who will perform in two of the album tracks.
- Steve Cannon – Trumpet
- Euan Gray – Tenor Sax
- Philippe Javelle – Alto Sax
- Toma Willen – Drums
- Darvel Martinez – Double Bass
- Gabriele Faja, Jeremie Coquillart, and Metta Legita – Piano
Philippe Javelle, Gabriele Faja, Euan Gray, Steve Cannon, Darvel Martinez, Jeremie Coquillart, Metta Legita
Kind of Blue
Released in 1959, Kind of Blue by Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Its groundbreaking approach to modal jazz revolutionized the genre, offering a fresh alternative to the complex chord progressions that dominated bebop. Davis and his ensemble used modes, or scales, to create an open structure for improvisation, resulting in music that feels spontaneous, expansive, and deeply expressive.
The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone, Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums. Together, they composed legendary tracks like “So What,” “Blue in Green,” and “All Blues.”
What makes Kind of Blue timeless is its universal appeal. Its simplicity allows for both emotional connection and intellectual exploration, making it a favorite among casual listeners and seasoned musicians alike. Over six decades later, it remains a touchstone for Jazz innovation.
Kind of Blue recording session in March 2 and April 22, 1959 - Miles Davis is seen playing the piano over the shoulders of Bill Evans to instruct him of a certain cluster of notes.
Sponsors and Supporters
- ItaCham – Italian Business Chamber Cambodia
- Italian Cambodian Arts
- Soundskool Music
- The Piano Shop Cambodia
- Buonissimo
- Bellini Italian Bistro