Miles Davis's Porgy and Bess stands as one of jazz's most celebrated interpretations of George Gershwin's beloved 1935 opera. Originally recorded in New York during July and August 1958, this masterful collaboration between Davis and arranger Gil Evans transforms Gershwin's classical compositions into deeply personal jazz statements.
The album showcases Davis's genius for reimagining familiar melodies, breathing new life into classics like "Summertime" and "It Ain't Necessarily So" with his signature muted trumpet sound. Each track reveals fresh emotional depths, from the bittersweet romanticism of "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" to the haunting minimalism of "I Loves You, Porgy," making this essential listening for both jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Ermitage
- Genre: Jazz
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TRACKS
A1. The Buzzard Song
A2. Bess, You Is My Woman Now
A3. Gone
A4. Gone, Gone, Gone
A5. Summertime
A6. Bess, Oh Where's My Bess
B1. Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus)
B2. Fisherman, Strawberry And Devil Crab
B3. My Man's Gone Now
B4. It Ain't Necessarily So
B5. Here Come De Honey Man
B6. I Loves You, Porgy
B7. There's A Boat That's Leaving Soon For New York
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