Miles Ahead showcases Miles Davis at a pivotal moment in his career, teaming up with legendary arranger Gil Evans for a groundbreaking jazz suite. Released in 1957, the album brings together lush woodwind and brass harmonies, with Miles taking center stage on flügelhorn, delivering a sophisticated and cohesive listening experience that bridges jazz and classical influences.
This celebrated collaboration weaves together compositions by Léo Delibes, Kurt Weill, Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, and originals by Davis and Evans. Each piece is transformed through Evans' inventive arrangements, creating a seamless journey through melodic innovation and rich emotional landscapes—an essential listen for fans of big band jazz and the artistry of Miles Davis.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2014
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TRACKS
A1. Springsville
A2. The Maids Of Cadiz
A3. The Duke
A4. My Ship
A5. Miles Ahead
B1. Blues For Pablo
B2. New Rhumba
B3. The Meaning Of The Blues
B4. Lament
B5. I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)
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