The Cellar Door Sessions
Miles Davis · 2005
350 min · 28 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A deep exploration of jazz improvisation, blending electric textures with soulful melodies in an intimate setting.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long-form improvisational explorations intimate late-night listening sessions soulful melodies that linger
- Context
- Released on December 27, 2005, 'The Cellar Door Sessions' captures a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's career during the late 1960s. This collection showcases Davis's innovative approach to jazz fusion right before his landmark album 'Bitches Brew'. At this point, he was transitioning from acoustic forms to electrified soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of jazz.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
The Cellar Door Sessions is an album by Miles Davis, released in 2005. A deep exploration of jazz improvisation, blending electric textures with soulful melodies in an intimate setting. This album is significant for documenting Miles Davis's groundbreaking live performances that bridged jazz and rock, influencing countless artists in both genres. 'The Cellar Door Sessions' received critical acclaim for its raw energy and musical experimentation, solidifying Davis's legacy as a pioneer of modern jazz. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Cellar Door Sessions sound like?
A deep exploration of jazz improvisation, blending electric textures with soulful melodies in an intimate setting. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes The Cellar Door Sessions by Miles Davis notable?
This album is significant for documenting Miles Davis's groundbreaking live performances that bridged jazz and rock, influencing countless artists in both genres. 'The Cellar Door Sessions' received critical acclaim for its raw energy and musical experimentation, solidifying Davis's legacy as a pioneer of modern jazz. Released on December 27, 2005, 'The Cellar Door Sessions' captures a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's career during the late 1960s. This collection showcases Davis's innovative approach to jazz fusion right before his landmark album 'Bitches Brew'. At this point, he was transitioning from acoustic forms to electrified soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of jazz.
Who is The Cellar Door Sessions for?
The Cellar Door Sessions works well if you're into long-form improvisational explorations, intimate late-night listening sessions and soulful melodies that linger.
How many songs are on The Cellar Door Sessions?
The Cellar Door Sessions has 28 tracks, running approximately 350 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Directions 8:55
- 2 Yesternow 17:05
- 3 What I Say Standout 13:12
- 4 Improvisation #1 4:29
- 5 Inamorata Standout 13:59
Disc 2
- 1 What I Say Standout 13:33
- 2 Honky Tonk Standout 19:59
- 3 It’s About That Time 14:41
- 4 Improvisation #2 6:39
- 5 Inamorata Standout 14:33
- 6 Sanctuary 0:30
Disc 3
- 1 Directions 13:11
- 2 Honky Tonk Standout 18:31
- 3 What I Say Standout 15:09
Disc 4
- 1 Directions 11:53
- 2 Honky Tonk Standout 17:00
- 3 What I Say Standout 14:12
- 4 Sanctuary 2:03
- 5 Improvisation #3 5:04
- 6 Inamorata Standout 15:14
Disc 5
- 1 Directions 15:09
- 2 Honky Tonk Standout 20:49
- 3 What I Say Standout 21:31
Disc 6
- 1 Directions 19:05
- 2 Improvisation #4 5:04
- 3 Inamorata Standout 18:28
- 4 Sanctuary 2:13
- 5 It’s About That Time 7:49
Release Date
December 27, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
350 min 8 sec
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