Kind of Blue
Miles Davis · 1959
45 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A serene exploration of modal jazz, where improvisation unfolds over lush harmonic landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene soundscapes for relaxation
- steady improvisation inviting reflection
- for evening wind-down
- melodic exploration over lush harmonies
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Miles Davis' reputation and brought wider recognition in jazz.
- Themes
- modal exploration· improvisational freedom· serene soundscapes
- Career context
- When 'Kind of Blue' was released in August 1959, Miles Davis was transitioning from the hard bop style that characterized his earlier work. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Sketches of Spain' and marked a significant shift towards modal jazz, showcasing a new approach to improvisation that would influence countless musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- If this clicks, go next to
- Sketches of Spain — Continues the exploration of modal jazz with rich orchestral textures.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shares a spiritual exploration and modal improvisation over lush, expansive soundscapes.Empyrean Isles by Herbie Hancock — Combines modal jazz with an adventurous spirit and rich textures, emphasizing improvisational freedom.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "So What".
- 1 So What Start here 9:05
- 2 Freddie Freeloader 9:35
- 3 Blue in Green 5:28
- 4 All Blues 11:33
- 5 Flamenco Sketches 9:24
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Miles Davis's catalog. Established Miles Davis' reputation and brought wider recognition in jazz.
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