The Cellar Door Sessions
Miles Davis · 2005
350 min · 28 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A deep exploration of jazz improvisation, blending electric textures with soulful melodies in an intimate setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form improvisational explorations
- intimate late-night listening sessions
- soulful melodies that linger
- patient unfolding of themes
- deep focus on musical detail
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- electric jazz fusion· intimate live improvisation· 1960s musical evolution
- Career context
- Released on December 27, 2005, 'The Cellar Door Sessions' captures a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's career during the late 1960s. This collection showcases Davis's innovative approach to jazz fusion right before his landmark album 'Bitches Brew'. At this point, he was transitioning from acoustic forms to electrified soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares a groundbreaking fusion of jazz and funk with electrified instrumentation and improvisational depth.Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Explores electric jazz fusion with lush arrangements and a focus on spontaneous live performances.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Directions 8:55
- 2 Yesternow 17:05
- 3 What I Say 13:12
- 4 Improvisation #1 4:29
- 5 Inamorata 13:59
Disc 2
- 1 What I Say 13:33
- 2 Honky Tonk 19:59
- 3 It’s About That Time 14:41
- 4 Improvisation #2 6:39
- 5 Inamorata 14:33
- 6 Sanctuary 0:30
Disc 3
- 1 Directions 13:11
- 2 Honky Tonk 18:31
- 3 What I Say 15:09
Disc 4
- 1 Directions 11:53
- 2 Honky Tonk 17:00
- 3 What I Say 14:12
- 4 Sanctuary 2:03
- 5 Improvisation #3 5:04
- 6 Inamorata 15:14
Disc 5
- 1 Directions 15:09
- 2 Honky Tonk 20:49
- 3 What I Say 21:31
Disc 6
- 1 Directions 19:05
- 2 Improvisation #4 5:04
- 3 Inamorata 18:28
- 4 Sanctuary 2:13
- 5 It’s About That Time 7:49
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