Drummer Jimmy Cobb, who played on Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue,' dies at 91

’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album, which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.

Born in Washington, D.C., Cobb told The Associated Press in 2019 he listened to jazz albums and stayed up late to hear disc jockey Symphony Sid playing jazz in New York City before launching his professional career. He said it was saxophonist Cannonball Adderley who recommended him to Davis, and he ended up playing on several Davis recordings.

The full takes of the songs were recorded only once, with one exception, Cobb said. “Freddie Freeloader” needed to be played twice because Davis didn’t like a chord change on the first attempt, he said. The album received plenty of acclaim at the time, yet the critics, the band and the studio couldn’t have known it would enjoy such longevity. He and his bandmates knew the album would be a hit but didn’t realize at the time how iconic it would become.It has sold more than 4 million copies and remains the best selling jazz album of all time.

Man i just listened to that song. RIP 🙏

RIP

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Guess he isn’t really the last surviving member anymore?

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Jimmy Cobb Dies: Legendary Jazz Drummer Was 91Jimmy Cobb, a jazz drummer and the last surviving member of the ensemble sextet of Miles Davis’ iconic album, Kind of Blue, has passed away from lung cancer at his home in Manhattan on Sunday… RIP and my condolences to his family and loved ones. Aw no , RIP , an amazing man
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