Sorcerer
Miles Davis · 1967
52 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A seamless blend of modal jazz and experimental sounds, revealing Miles Davis's innovative spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic explorations
- immersive thematic journeys
- headphone detail hunting
- late-night reflective sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- avant-garde jazz· electric instrumentation· modal exploration
- Career context
- By 1967, Miles Davis was transitioning from the acclaimed 'Second Great Quintet' era into a more experimental phase. 'Sorcerer' followed his landmark album 'E.S.P.' and showcased his evolving approach to jazz fusion, incorporating electric instruments and complex arrangements amidst a growing avant-garde landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Speak Like a Child by Herbie Hancock — Shares complex arrangements and modal explorations with an avant-garde approach to jazz.A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Utilizes modal structures and spiritual themes, reflecting the same innovative jazz spirit.Sweetnighter by Weather Report — Explores electric instrumentation and fusion elements, paralleling Davis's experimental sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prince of Darkness 6:29
- 2 Pee Wee 4:49
- 3 Masqualero 8:53
- 4 The Sorcerer 5:12
- 5 Limbo 7:17
- 6 Vonetta 5:37
- 7 Nothing Like You 2:01
- 8 Masqualero (alternate take) 7:06
- 9 Limbo (alternate version) 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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