What makes Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet by Miles Davis Quintet notable?

The album is notable for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of the essential jazz recordings of the 1950s. It helped further establish the hard bop style while influencing countless musicians and receiving recognition as a classic in the genre. Released in July 1957, this album arrived during Miles Davis's pivotal period of artistic innovation. It followed the groundbreaking 'Birth of the Cool' sessions and solidified the Quintet's status as a leading force in jazz. This record exemplifies the group's ability to fuse tight arrangements with spontaneous creativity.

How many songs are on Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet?

Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet has 6 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis Quintet · 1957

41 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A simmering blend of intricate harmonies and improvisational brilliance, capturing the essence of jazz's golden age.

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My Funny Valentine — This track showcases the Quintet’s unique interplay and emotive performance, highlighting Davis's lyrical trumpet style against a backdrop of lush harmonies.
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Blues by Five — As one of the longer tracks, it allows for extended improvisation, featuring each member's virtuosity while maintaining a cohesive sound that exemplifies their synergy.
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Airegin — This composition stands out for its rapid tempo and complex changes, demonstrating the group's technical prowess and innovative approach to jazz standards.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

79 /100

Summit

Higher than 99% of albums we've rated

The album exemplifies intricate jazz composition and skilled improvisation, making it a standout in its genre.

What we noticed

Each track showcases intricate interplay between the instruments, particularly highlighting the trumpet and piano in call-and-response patterns.
The first track, 'My Funny Valentine,' sets a slow, contemplative mood that is contrasted by the more upbeat tempo of 'Airegin' later in the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 9/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 My Funny Valentine 6:03
2 [studio chatter] / Blues by Five (false start) 0:25
3 Blues by Five 10:01
4 Airegin 4:28
5 Tune Up / When Lights Are Low 13:14
6 Just Squeeze Me 7:31

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