First Miles
Miles Davis · 1990
48 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A collection of raw and exploratory takes showcasing Miles Davis's early virtuosity and innovation in jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exploratory raw takes and improvisation
- brief snapshots of musical ideas
- intimate listening for enthusiasts
- casual background for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio productions
- seek longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- bebop innovation· late-night jam sessions· jazz improvisation mastery
- Career context
- Released in 1990, 'First Miles' arrives during a period when Davis was revisiting his legacy. This compilation features unreleased early recordings from the late 1940s and early 1950s, a time pivotal for the development of bebop. It serves as a retrospective bridge connecting his groundbreaking work to new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Giant Steps by John Coltrane — Explores complex harmonic structures and improvisational depth, akin to Davis's innovative bebop roots.Monk's Dream by Thelonious Monk — Captures the essence of late-night jazz sessions with unique melodic phrasing and exploratory spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mile Stones (first take 1/master take 2) 2:46
- 2 Mile Stones (take 3) 2:46
- 3 Little Willie Leaps (first take 1/alt. take 2) 3:46
- 4 Little Willie Leaps (master take 3) 2:52
- 5 Half Nelson (alt. take 1) 2:51
- 6 Half Nelson (master take 2) 2:44
- 7 Sippin' at Bells (first take 1.master take 2) 3:20
- 8 Sippin' at Bells (first take 3/alt. take 4) 2:34
- 9 That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch (alt. take 1) 3:05
- 10 That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch (alt. take 2) 3:13
- 11 That's the Stuff You Gotta Watch (master take 3) 3:17
- 12 Pointless Mama Blues 2:51
- 13 Deap Sea Blues 3:16
- 14 Bring It on Home (first take) 3:06
- 15 Bring It on Home (alt. take 2) 2:50
- 16 Bring It on Home (master take 3) 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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