Miles Davis' Porgy & Bess stands as one of jazz's most celebrated interpretations of George Gershwin's beloved 1935 opera. Originally recorded in 1958 at Columbia's legendary 30th Street Studio in New York City, this masterwork showcases Davis' innovative approach to reimagining classical American songbook material through a distinctly modern jazz lens.
The album reveals Davis' extraordinary ability to extract fresh emotions and textures from familiar melodies, transforming operatic arias into intimate jazz statements. From the bittersweet romanticism of "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" to the subtle groove of "It Ain't Necessarily So," each track demonstrates the trumpeter's gift for finding new colors within Gershwin's timeless compositions, making this essential listening for both jazz enthusiasts and collectors of American musical heritage.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Not Now Music
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2014
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TRACKS
A1. Buzzard Song
A2. Bess, You Is My Woman Now
A3. Gone
A4. Gone, Gone, Gone
A5. Summertime
A6. Oh Bess, Oh Wheres My Bess
B1. Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus)
B2. Fishermen, 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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