Miles Davis' Greatest Hits
73 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A collection of smooth, exploratory jazz that showcases Miles Davis' innovative spirit and emotive trumpet work.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- smooth transitions between tracks suitable for reflective evenings exploratory soundscapes to savor
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Miles Davis' Greatest Hits' arrived during a period when Davis was already a seminal figure in jazz, following his groundbreaking albums like 'Kind of Blue' (1959) and 'Bitches Brew' (1970). This compilation highlights his prolific career, encapsulating both his earlier bebop roots and his later explorations into modal jazz and fusion.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Miles Davis' Greatest Hits is an album by Miles Davis. A collection of smooth, exploratory jazz that showcases Miles Davis' innovative spirit and emotive trumpet work. 'Miles Davis' Greatest Hits' remains significant for its commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart while further solidifying Davis' legacy as a jazz innovator. The album features timeless tracks that have been influential across genres, earning critical acclaim and introducing new listeners to his vast catalog. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Miles Davis' Greatest Hits sound like?
A collection of smooth, exploratory jazz that showcases Miles Davis' innovative spirit and emotive trumpet work. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Miles Davis' Greatest Hits by Miles Davis notable?
'Miles Davis' Greatest Hits' remains significant for its commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart while further solidifying Davis' legacy as a jazz innovator. The album features timeless tracks that have been influential across genres, earning critical acclaim and introducing new listeners to his vast catalog. Released in 1970, 'Miles Davis' Greatest Hits' arrived during a period when Davis was already a seminal figure in jazz, following his groundbreaking albums like 'Kind of Blue' (1959) and 'Bitches Brew' (1970). This compilation highlights his prolific career, encapsulating both his earlier bebop roots and his later explorations into modal jazz and fusion.
Who is Miles Davis' Greatest Hits for?
Miles Davis' Greatest Hits works well if you're into smooth transitions between tracks, suitable for reflective evenings and exploratory soundscapes to savor.
How many songs are on Miles Davis' Greatest Hits?
Miles Davis' Greatest Hits has 8 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seven Steps to Heaven 6:26
- 2 All Blues Standout 8:54
- 3 Someday My Prince Will Come 9:10
- 4 Walkin’ 13:10
- 5 My Funny Valentine Standout 15:10
- 6 E.S.P. 5:31
- 7 ’round Midnight 5:57
- 8 So What Standout 9:22
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 44 sec
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