Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs
Miles Davis · 2008
68 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A tender collection of jazz standards that showcases Davis's emotive trumpet and lush arrangements.
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 want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- jazz balladry· emotional reinterpretation· romantic longing
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs' marked Miles Davis's posthumous compilation of romantic standards. This album arrived two years after the artist's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting his enduring legacy and appeal beyond traditional jazz audiences. It serves as a reminder of his influence on jazz balladry and his ability to convey deep emotion through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Ballads by John Coltrane — Similar focus on emotive saxophone melodies and lush arrangements, exploring themes of love and longing.Alone by Bill Evans — Shares a tender, introspective atmosphere with deep emotional expression in piano-driven ballads.Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker — Combines romantic vocals with soft instrumental backing, emphasizing emotional depth and vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 ’round Midnight 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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