Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis
49 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisations that define jazz's evolution through Davis's expressive trumpet.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- rich melodic improvisations throughout evening listening with friends intricate details for headphone listeners
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Basic Miles' serves as a retrospective during Miles Davis's later career, following his 1986 album 'Tutu'. At this point, Davis had already established himself as a pioneering figure in multiple jazz movements, including bebop and modal jazz, and was revisiting his classic performances to introduce new audiences to his groundbreaking work.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis is an album by Miles Davis. A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisations that define jazz's evolution through Davis's expressive trumpet. 'Basic Miles' is significant for its compilation of essential tracks that showcase Davis's innovative approach to jazz. The album helped to reaffirm his legacy during a time when he was not actively recording new material, thus influencing both new listeners and seasoned fans of jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis sound like?
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisations that define jazz's evolution through Davis's expressive trumpet. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis by Miles Davis notable?
'Basic Miles' is significant for its compilation of essential tracks that showcase Davis's innovative approach to jazz. The album helped to reaffirm his legacy during a time when he was not actively recording new material, thus influencing both new listeners and seasoned fans of jazz. Released in 1988, 'Basic Miles' serves as a retrospective during Miles Davis's later career, following his 1986 album 'Tutu'. At this point, Davis had already established himself as a pioneering figure in multiple jazz movements, including bebop and modal jazz, and was revisiting his classic performances to introduce new audiences to his groundbreaking work.
Who is Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis for?
Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis works well if you're into rich melodic improvisations throughout, evening listening with friends and intricate details for headphone listeners.
How many songs are on Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis?
Basic Miles: The Classic Performances of Miles Davis has 9 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Budo 4:14
- 2 Stella by Starlight Standout 4:41
- 3 Sweet Sue, Just You 3:37
- 4 Little Melonae 7:20
- 5 Miles Ahead 3:31
- 6 On Green Dolphin Street Standout 9:46
- 7 'Round Midnight Standout 5:54
- 8 Fran-Dance 7:13
- 9 Devil May Care 3:26
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 42 sec
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