Miles & Coltrane
Miles Davis · 1988
47 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant interplay of intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity that showcases the genius of two jazz titans.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies inviting deep focus
- vibrant interplay for attentive listening
- rhythmic complexity with dynamic shifts
- ideal for contemplative afternoon sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- bebop improvisation· jazz collaboration· melodic exploration
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Miles & Coltrane' marks a retrospective collection during Miles Davis's later career, highlighting his enduring collaboration with John Coltrane. By this time, Davis had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz, with groundbreaking works like 'Kind of Blue' and was revisiting iconic moments from his past.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Explores deep spiritual themes through intricate melodies and improvisation, echoing the collaborative spirit.Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares rhythmic complexity and melodic exploration, blending jazz with funk in a vibrant interplay.Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter — Features rich melodic structures and an emphasis on improvisation, reflecting a similar jazz collaboration ethos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ah-Leu-Cha 5:55
- 2 Straight, No Chaser 8:49
- 3 Fran-Dance (Put Your Little Foot Right Out) 7:15
- 4 Two Bass Hit 4:11
- 5 Bye Bye Blackbird 9:19
- 6 Little Melonae 7:24
- 7 Budo 4:18
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