Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs
Miles Davis · 2008
68 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A collection of lush, emotive arrangements that showcase the tender side of jazz through timeless ballads and intimate performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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'round Midnight Start here — This track exemplifies Davis's ability to convey deep emotion through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies, making it a quintessential jazz standard.
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My Funny Valentine (live) — The live rendition captures Davis's unique interpretation and improvisational flair, showcasing his mastery in transforming a well-known tune into something profoundly personal.
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I Fall in Love Too Easily — This track stands out for its lyrical poignancy, allowing Davis to explore themes of vulnerability and romantic longing through his expressive trumpet playing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- late-night romantic atmosphere
- cascading melodies for deep listening
- soulful expressions of longing
- for candlelit evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of romantic standards, appealing but not a primary entry point for new listeners.
- Themes
- jazz balladry· emotional reinterpretation· romantic longing
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs arrived during Miles Davis's posthumous career phase, where previously unreleased material was curated for audiences. This album highlights his influence on jazz standards, drawing from various eras of his illustrious career, particularly focusing on his interpretations of classic love songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 ’round Midnight Start here 5:56
- 2 Summer Night 5:59
- 3 Corcovado (Quiet Nights) 2:42
- 4 Stella by Starlight 4:44
- 5 My Ship 4:32
- 6 I Thought About You 4:52
- 7 Bess, You Is My Woman Now 5:11
- 8 Blue in Green 5:37
- 9 I Loves You Porgy 3:40
- 10 I Fall in Love to Easily 6:45
- 11 Time After Time 3:41
- 12 My Funny Valentine (live) 14:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Ballads
John Coltrane
Similar focus on emotive saxophone melodies and lush arrangements, exploring themes of love and longing.
Alone
Bill Evans
Shares a tender, introspective atmosphere with deep emotional expression in piano-driven ballads.
Chet Baker Sings
Chet Baker
Combines romantic vocals with soft instrumental backing, emphasizing emotional depth and vulnerability.
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