What does Get Up with It sound like?

A sprawling exploration of jazz fusion, merging intricate improvisation with a dense tapestry of sound. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop. Start with "He Loved Him Madly".

Is Get Up with It a good place to start with Miles Davis?

Yes, Get Up with It is recommended as a starting point for new Miles Davis listeners. A sprawling exploration of jazz fusion, merging intricate improvisation with a dense tapestry of sound. By the time 'Get Up with It' was released in 1974, Miles Davis had already established himself as a pioneering force in jazz. This album followed his acclaimed 'On the Corner', showcasing his continued evolution into jazz fusion and avant-garde territories, while also marking a period of significant experimentation within his band.

Who is Get Up with It for?

Get Up with It works well if you're into wave-like pacing for patience, exploratory journeys through sound and immersive long-form listening experience.

How many songs are on Get Up with It?

Get Up with It has 8 tracks, running approximately 124 minutes.

Get Up with It

Miles Davis · 1974

124 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A sprawling exploration of jazz fusion, merging intricate improvisation with a dense tapestry of sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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He Loved Him Madly Start here — This track serves as a powerful tribute that captures the essence of Davis's innovative spirit, blending lush orchestration with extended improvisation over its lengthy runtime.
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Maiysha — Combining melodic lines with rhythmic complexity, this track highlights the seamless interplay between instruments that defines much of Davis's late career work.
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Calypso Frelimo — This track infuses African rhythms and motifs into the jazz framework, showcasing Davis's commitment to global musical influences and cultural dialogue.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

81 /100

Summit

Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental nature and seamless transitions showcase Davis's innovative approach to jazz fusion.

What we noticed

The album features extended tracks, with 'He Loved Him Madly' running over 30 minutes, allowing for deep improvisational exploration.
Each track transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the immersive experience.
The instrumentation varies widely across tracks, incorporating electric piano, synthesizers, and traditional jazz instruments to create a rich sonic palette.

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: 9/10
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing for patience
exploratory journeys through sound
immersive long-form listening experience
cathartic moments of improvisation
deep focus for reflective sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer short, immediate tracks
seek structured, predictable rhythms

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a deliberate departure into avant-garde jazz, blending various styles.
Themes: political unrest· African rhythms· Duke Ellington tribute
Moods: Chill· Introspective
Career context: By the time 'Get Up with It' was released in 1974, Miles Davis had already established himself as a pioneering force in jazz. This album followed his acclaimed 'On the Corner', showcasing his continued evolution into jazz fusion and avant-garde territories, while also marking a period of significant experimentation within his band.
Stylistic neighbors: John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter