At Newport 1958
Miles Davis · 2001
40 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
Miles Davis's trumpet soars over innovative rhythms and intricate harmonies, embodying the spirit of live jazz in 1958.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live performance energy
- intricate improvisational exchanges
- nostalgic club atmosphere
- engaging rhythmic conversations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer structured, predictable sounds
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Newport Jazz Festival· 1950s live improvisation· cool jazz evolution
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'At Newport 1958' captures a pivotal live performance showcasing Miles Davis during his peak years of creativity. This album highlights a period when Davis was transitioning from cool jazz to more adventurous forms, reflecting the dynamic evolution of his career. It serves as a historical document of a legendary performance at the Newport Jazz Festival that solidified his status in the jazz world.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Both showcase innovative improvisation and spiritual themes, highlighting jazz's emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction by Willis Connover 2:16
- 2 Ah-Leu-Cha 5:52
- 3 Straight, No Chaser 8:47
- 4 Fran-Dance 7:13
- 5 Two Bass Hit 4:10
- 6 Bye Bye Blackbird 9:10
- 7 The Theme 2:48
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