Miles Davis and Horns
Miles Davis · 1956
33 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant blend of cool jazz and bebop, showcasing intricate melodies and a laid-back groove.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- laid-back groove for relaxation intricate melodies for attentive listening short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in April 1956, 'Miles Davis and Horns' came during a period of transition for Davis, following his acclaimed 'Birth of the Cool' sessions. This album featured a mix of established standards and original compositions, demonstrating his evolution as a bandleader and composer while he was solidifying his unique sound in the jazz scene.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Miles Davis and Horns is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1956. A vibrant blend of cool jazz and bebop, showcasing intricate melodies and a laid-back groove. This album is notable for its role in popularizing cool jazz and showcasing the early work of Miles Davis as an innovative trumpeter. Critics praised its sophisticated arrangements, leading to significant influence on future jazz musicians and contributing to Davis's growing prominence in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Miles Davis and Horns sound like?
A vibrant blend of cool jazz and bebop, showcasing intricate melodies and a laid-back groove. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Miles Davis and Horns by Miles Davis notable?
This album is notable for its role in popularizing cool jazz and showcasing the early work of Miles Davis as an innovative trumpeter. Critics praised its sophisticated arrangements, leading to significant influence on future jazz musicians and contributing to Davis's growing prominence in the genre. Released in April 1956, 'Miles Davis and Horns' came during a period of transition for Davis, following his acclaimed 'Birth of the Cool' sessions. This album featured a mix of established standards and original compositions, demonstrating his evolution as a bandleader and composer while he was solidifying his unique sound in the jazz scene.
Who is Miles Davis and Horns for?
Miles Davis and Horns works well if you're into laid-back groove for relaxation, intricate melodies for attentive listening and short tracks for quick enjoyment.
How many songs are on Miles Davis and Horns?
Miles Davis and Horns has 9 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tasty Pudding 3:22
- 2 Floppy 6:01
- 3 Willie the Wailer Standout 4:27
- 4 For Adults Only Standout 5:34
- 5 Morpheus 2:23
- 6 Down 2:53
- 7 Blue Room Standout 3:00
- 8 Blue Room (alternate take) 2:48
- 9 Whispering 3:04
Release Date
April 1, 1956
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
33 min 32 sec
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