Jazz Track
Miles Davis · 1959
46 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A cinematic journey through lush harmonies and intricate melodies, merging cool jazz with evocative storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Générique Start here — The opening track sets a moody tone with its haunting melody and orchestration, perfectly establishing the film's atmosphere.
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On Green Dolphin Street — This rendition highlights Davis's lyrical trumpet style, transforming a standard into a lush exploration of harmony and emotion that exemplifies his artistry.
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Stella by Starlight — Davis's interpretation of this classic showcases his unique phrasing and improvisation skills, making it a standout example of his cool jazz influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative blend of jazz and film music showcases Davis's compositional strength and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- Davis's trumpet is often accompanied by sparse instrumentation, allowing for moments of silence that enhance the overall mood.
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, with improvisational sections that diverge from traditional jazz forms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- cinematic soundscapes for relaxation
- brief tracks for pauses
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- smooth transitions between scenes
- headphone detail hunting
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases Davis's cinematic style, but not widely recognized as essential.
- Themes
- cinematic soundscapes· muted trumpet melancholy· evocative improvisation
- Career context
- Released on November 1, 1959, 'Jazz Track' followed Miles Davis's groundbreaking album 'Kind of Blue', showcasing his transition into film scoring. At this point in his career, Davis was solidifying his role as an innovator in jazz, building on the modal approaches that defined his previous work while exploring new expressive territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Générique Start here 2:46
- 2 L’assassinat de Carala 2:08
- 3 Sur l’autoroute 2:16
- 4 Julien dans l’ascenseur 2:07
- 5 Florence sur les Champs-Élysées 2:49
- 6 Dîner au motel 3:55
- 7 Évasion de Julien 0:50
- 8 Visite du vigile 2:02
- 9 Au bar du Petit Bac 2:51
- 10 Chez le photographe du motel 3:52
- 11 On Green Dolphin Street 9:55
- 12 Fran-Dance 5:52
- 13 Stella by Starlight 4:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Chet Baker Sings
Chet Baker
Shares muted trumpet melancholy and a vocal intimacy that complements the atmospheric jazz sound.
Portrait in Jazz
Bill Evans
Features lush arrangements and intricate interplay, creating a cinematic quality akin to Davis's explorations.
Speak Like a Child
Herbie Hancock
Combines innovative jazz fusion with evocative melodies, reflecting thematic depth similar to 'Jazz Track'.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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