In 1959, Miles Davis assembled his famed sextet -- John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, & Jimmy Cobb -- & in only two impromptu sessions created a masterpiece. Here is an unprecedented opportunity to witness the creation of ¿Kind of Blue,¿ an album beloved by jazz musicians, enthusiasts, & newcomers alike. Traces Miles¿s progress from bop to modal jazz, & follows the album from its release to its transformation into a cultural touchstone. With transcriptions of the unedited session tapes; freshly discovered Columbia files; in-depth interviews with musicians, producers, & critics; & over 100 never-before-seen photos, this book documents an invaluable piece of musical history.