Super Hits
Miles Davis · 2001
48 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A captivating blend of modal jazz and cool tones that showcases Davis's innovative trumpet stylings.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evening relaxation with smooth melodies
- captivating trumpet solos that linger
- reflective moments during quiet time
- intimate gatherings with soft background
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification over patience
Where this album fits
- Themes
- modal jazz evolution· posthumous legacy
- Career context
- By the time 'Super Hits' was released in 2001, Miles Davis had already established himself as a seminal figure in jazz, having transformed the genre multiple times since his debut in the late 1940s. This compilation comes after his passing in 1991, reflecting on his extensive catalog and highlighting some of his most essential works across various styles, including modal jazz and bebop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shares modal jazz exploration and spiritual depth, showcasing innovative saxophone work.Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Merges jazz fusion with cool tones and rhythmic complexity, reflecting Davis's influence on jazz evolution.Speak No Evil by Wayne Shorter — Features intricate compositions and a similar modal approach, emphasizing emotional depth and innovation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So What 9:24
- 2 Some Day My Prince Will Come 9:04
- 3 Time After Time 3:40
- 4 Summertime 3:20
- 5 Eighty-One 6:16
- 6 Bye Bye Blackbird 7:55
- 7 New Rhumba 4:37
- 8 Human Nature 4:30
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