We Want Miles
Miles Davis · 1982
76 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of electric grooves and improvisational brilliance that defines Miles Davis's late career.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- gradual build to climax improvisational brilliance throughout electric grooves for late nights
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1982, 'We Want Miles' marks a significant moment in Miles Davis's career, showcasing his return to live performance after a lengthy hiatus. This album follows the critically acclaimed 'The Man with the Horn' and captures Davis's exploration into jazz fusion, melding elements of funk and rock with traditional jazz improvisation.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
We Want Miles is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1982. A vibrant fusion of electric grooves and improvisational brilliance that defines Miles Davis's late career. 'We Want Miles' received significant acclaim, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Davis's position as a pioneering force in jazz. The album is notable for its innovative blend of styles, influencing a generation of musicians and contributing to the evolution of jazz fusion during the early 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does We Want Miles sound like?
A vibrant fusion of electric grooves and improvisational brilliance that defines Miles Davis's late career. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes We Want Miles by Miles Davis notable?
'We Want Miles' received significant acclaim, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Davis's position as a pioneering force in jazz. The album is notable for its innovative blend of styles, influencing a generation of musicians and contributing to the evolution of jazz fusion during the early 1980s. Released on May 1, 1982, 'We Want Miles' marks a significant moment in Miles Davis's career, showcasing his return to live performance after a lengthy hiatus. This album follows the critically acclaimed 'The Man with the Horn' and captures Davis's exploration into jazz fusion, melding elements of funk and rock with traditional jazz improvisation.
Who is We Want Miles for?
We Want Miles works well if you're into gradual build to climax, improvisational brilliance throughout and electric grooves for late nights.
How many songs are on We Want Miles?
We Want Miles has 6 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jean Pierre Standout 10:30
- 2 Back Seat Betty 8:10
- 3 Fast Track Standout 15:10
- 4 Jean Pierre Standout 4:00
- 5 My Man’s Gone Now Standout 20:12
- 6 KIX 18:45
Release Date
May 1, 1982
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
76 min 47 sec
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