Young Man with a Horn
Miles Davis · 1952
22 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A smooth blend of cool jazz and lyrical improvisation, featuring lush melodies and sophisticated harmonies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate evening listening sessions smooth melodies for relaxation lyrical improvisation for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1952, 'Young Man with a Horn' was Miles Davis's first album for the Columbia label after his transition from the Prestige label. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a leading voice in jazz, following his earlier work that laid the groundwork for cool jazz.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Young Man with a Horn is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1952. A smooth blend of cool jazz and lyrical improvisation, featuring lush melodies and sophisticated harmonies. The album is significant for its role in cementing Davis's reputation as a key figure in the cool jazz movement. It received positive critical acclaim upon release and showcased his unique ability to blend innovative improvisation with accessible melody, influencing generations of musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Young Man with a Horn sound like?
A smooth blend of cool jazz and lyrical improvisation, featuring lush melodies and sophisticated harmonies. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Young Man with a Horn by Miles Davis notable?
The album is significant for its role in cementing Davis's reputation as a key figure in the cool jazz movement. It received positive critical acclaim upon release and showcased his unique ability to blend innovative improvisation with accessible melody, influencing generations of musicians. Released in 1952, 'Young Man with a Horn' was Miles Davis's first album for the Columbia label after his transition from the Prestige label. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a leading voice in jazz, following his earlier work that laid the groundwork for cool jazz.
Who is Young Man with a Horn for?
Young Man with a Horn works well if you're into intimate evening listening sessions, smooth melodies for relaxation and lyrical improvisation for reflection.
How many songs are on Young Man with a Horn?
Young Man with a Horn has 6 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dear Old Stockholm Standout 4:16
- 2 Would'n You 3:28
- 3 Yesterdays Standout 3:48
- 4 Chance It 3:06
- 5 Donna 3:17
- 6 How Deep Is the Ocean? Standout 4:43
Release Date
January 1, 1952
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
22 min 38 sec
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