Released 20 years ago
Cool & Collected
Miles Davis · 2006
69 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A curated collection of jazz classics showcasing Miles Davis's innovative approaches and timeless melodies across multiple eras.
Top tracks — play these first
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So What Start here — This track exemplifies modal jazz with its iconic bass line and call-and-response structure, setting a new standard for improvisation in jazz.
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'Round Midnight — 'Round Midnight showcases Davis's lyrical trumpet style, transforming Thelonious Monk's composition into a haunting ballad that remains a definitive interpretation.
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Summertime — Davis's rendition of Summertime introduces a relaxed yet intricate approach to this classic, highlighting his ability to infuse emotion into every note.
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Milestones — Milestones is pivotal in showcasing the transition from bebop to modal jazz, combining intricate solos with a driving rhythm that captures the essence of Davis's innovation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThis compilation highlights Miles Davis's influential compositions and showcases his distinctive style across various tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments for quiet thinking
- easy-going background for gatherings
- sophisticated ambiance for dinner parties
- melodic improvisation for late nights
- captivating solos that invite contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A reflective compilation reinforcing Davis's legacy in his later career.
- Themes
- modal jazz innovation· emotive improvisation· reflective retrospectives
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Cool & Collected' compiles some of Miles Davis's most celebrated tracks, serving as a retrospective album during his legacy phase. This was a time when Davis had long been recognized as a groundbreaking figure in jazz, following decades of influence from his early bebop days to later explorations in fusion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 So What Start here 9:24
- 2 Summertime 3:21
- 3 Généerique 2:50
- 4 Stella by Starlight 4:45
- 5 Fran-Dance 5:50
- 6 Milestones 5:42
- 7 'Round Midnight 5:58
- 8 Bye Bye Blackbird 7:56
- 9 Seven Step to Heaven 6:26
- 10 Time After Time 3:41
- 11 E.S.P. 5:30
- 12 Human Nature 4:28
- 13 It's About That Time (remix) 3:40
What to play next
If this landed
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