'Round About Midnight
Miles Davis · 1957
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
'Round About Midnight' blends intricate melodies with soulful improvisation, capturing the essence of late-night jazz intimacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate late-night listening experience
- steady melodic journeys throughout
- soulful improvisation that captivates
- reflective moments of calm
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- late-night jazz intimacy· Columbia Records debut· sophisticated improvisation
- Career context
- In 1957, Miles Davis was at a transformative point in his career, having already established himself as a leading figure in jazz. This album marked his first release on Columbia Records and followed the critically acclaimed 'Birth of the Cool', showcasing his evolution towards a more sophisticated and emotive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Ballads by John Coltrane — Explores intimate melodies and emotional depth, for late-night listening.Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker — Blends smooth vocal lines with melancholic trumpet, creating a similar late-night vibe.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 'Round Midnight 5:55
- 2 Ah-Leu-Cha 5:53
- 3 All of You 7:03
- 4 Bye Bye Blackbird 7:56
- 5 Tadd's Delight 4:29
- 6 Dear Old Stockholm 7:51
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