Musicspeaking topic
Why is Miles Davis's 1959 album Kind of Blue seen as the turning point toward modal jazz?
— Miles Davis, Kind of Blue (1959)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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