Miles Davis' Greatest Hits
73 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A definitive collection showcasing Miles Davis' innovative blend of cool jazz and bebop through masterful improvisation and emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seven Steps to Heaven Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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So What — This track exemplifies modal jazz with its distinctive call-and-response structure and showcases Davis' lyrical trumpet style, setting a standard for future improvisation.
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All Blues — A cornerstone of Davis' discography, this piece is notable for its bluesy feel blended with complex time signatures, illustrating his mastery of form and harmony.
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My Funny Valentine — Davis’ interpretation transforms this standard into a haunting ballad, displaying his unique ability to convey deep emotion through minimalist phrasing.
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'round Midnight — As one of the most frequently covered standards in jazz, Davis’ version adds rich textures and nuanced expressions that redefine its emotional landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThis compilation highlights strong compositions and exceptional craft but lacks a cohesive narrative due to its nature as a hits collection.
What we noticed
- Each track is distinct in its arrangement, with improvisational sections that highlight Davis' trumpet work.
- 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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5/10
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
- smooth transitions between tracks
- suitable for reflective evenings
- exploratory soundscapes to savor
- melodic improvisations that captivate
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A collection that introduces new listeners to Miles Davis' key tracks and style.
- Themes
- modal jazz exploration· blue note sophistication· bebop innovation
- Career context
- Released in 1970, this compilation marked a moment of reflection in Miles Davis' career as he shifted from the experimental sounds of the late '60s. It collected key tracks from his earlier work, allowing new audiences to access his groundbreaking contributions to jazz during a time when he was exploring fusion and electric styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Seven Steps to Heaven Start here 6:26
- 2 All Blues 8:54
- 3 Someday My Prince Will Come 9:10
- 4 Walkin’ 13:10
- 5 My Funny Valentine 15:10
- 6 E.S.P. 5:31
- 7 ’round Midnight 5:57
- 8 So What 9:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
Explores spiritual themes with modal jazz structures and emotive improvisation, akin to Davis' innovative spirit.
Head Hunters
Herbie Hancock
Merges jazz with funk elements while maintaining exploratory improvisation reminiscent of Davis' fusion era.
Speak No Evil
Wayne Shorter
Features sophisticated compositions and a blend of modal jazz with deep emotional resonance, paralleling Davis' style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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