Quiet Nights
Miles Davis · 1964
39 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A lush exploration of bossa nova rhythms fused with Davis's cool jazz sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate evening gatherings
- soothing background for relaxation
- gentle exploration of emotions
- short reflective moments
- warm ambiance for quiet nights
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Themes
- bossa nova rhythms· dreamy summer nights· Brazilian musical fusion
- Career context
- By the time 'Quiet Nights' was released in March 1964, Miles Davis was transitioning into a new phase of his career, following the groundbreaking 'Kind of Blue' in 1959. This album showcased his interest in bossa nova and Brazilian music, reflecting a stylistic shift and an expansion of his musical palette at a time when he was redefining jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Getz/Gilberto '76 by Stan Getz — Combines smooth jazz with bossa nova, featuring lush melodies and dreamy atmospheres.Wave by Antônio Carlos Jobim — Explores bossa nova's rich harmonies and rhythms, creating a serene, summer vibe.Chega de Saudade by João Gilberto — Pioneering bossa nova that captures the same relaxed, introspective mood as Davis's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Song No. 2 1:40
- 2 Once Upon a Summertime 3:27
- 3 Aos pés da cruz 4:19
- 4 Song No. 1 4:37
- 5 Wait Till You See Her 4:06
- 6 Corcovado 2:45
- 7 Summer Night 6:04
- 8 The Time of the Barracudas 12:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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