Filles de Kilimanjaro
Miles Davis · 1968
71 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, marked by exploratory melodies and intricate rhythms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- gradual build to dynamic climax intricate rhythms for detail-focused listening exploratory melodies for curious minds
- Context
- Filles de Kilimanjaro is Miles Davis's transition album, released in 1968 as he was pivoting from acoustic jazz to electric innovations. It followed the critical success of 'Sorcerer' and set the stage for his landmark album 'In a Silent Way' later that year, marking a bold artistic evolution.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Filles de Kilimanjaro is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1968. A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, marked by exploratory melodies and intricate rhythms. This album is significant for its role in the development of jazz fusion, blending traditional jazz with rock influences. It did not chart high initially but has since been recognized for its innovative sound, influencing countless artists and genres in the decades that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Filles de Kilimanjaro sound like?
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, marked by exploratory melodies and intricate rhythms. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Filles de Kilimanjaro by Miles Davis notable?
This album is significant for its role in the development of jazz fusion, blending traditional jazz with rock influences. It did not chart high initially but has since been recognized for its innovative sound, influencing countless artists and genres in the decades that followed. Filles de Kilimanjaro is Miles Davis's transition album, released in 1968 as he was pivoting from acoustic jazz to electric innovations. It followed the critical success of 'Sorcerer' and set the stage for his landmark album 'In a Silent Way' later that year, marking a bold artistic evolution.
Who is Filles de Kilimanjaro for?
Filles de Kilimanjaro works well if you're into gradual build to dynamic climax, intricate rhythms for detail-focused listening and exploratory melodies for curious minds.
How many songs are on Filles de Kilimanjaro?
Filles de Kilimanjaro has 6 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Frelon Brun Standout 5:38
- 2 Tout de suite Standout 14:05
- 3 Petits Machins 8:07
- 4 Filles de Kilimanjaro 12:02
- 5 Mademoiselle Mabry Standout 16:35
- 6 Tout de suite (alternate take) 14:37
Release Date
January 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
71 min 7 sec
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