The Columbia Years 1955–1985
Miles Davis · 1988
258 min · 35 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
An expansive collection showcasing Miles Davis's innovative jazz evolution through rich melodies and intricate improvisations.
Why this album works
'The Columbia Years' received critical acclaim and is recognized for its comprehensive overview of Davis’s influential catalog, contributing to his legacy as a pioneer in jazz. The album not only showcases popular tracks that shaped the genre but also charted well, reaffirming Davis's impact on both listeners and musicians alike.
- Best for
- long, meditative listening experience dynamic improvisation and exploration rich melodies for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'The Columbia Years 1955–1985' serves as a retrospective of Miles Davis's prolific career at Columbia Records, encapsulating his groundbreaking work across genres. This compilation highlights his journey from the cool jazz of the '50s to the fusion sounds of the '80s, marking a significant period that defined modern jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Bing Crosby· Barbra Streisand· Bob Dylan· Tony Bennett· Andy Williams· Aretha Franklin· Ray Charles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Generique 2:50
- 2 All Blues Standout 11:33
- 3 Eighty-One 6:16
- 4 Blues for Pablo 5:19
- 5 Summertime 3:21
- 6 Straight, No Chaser 8:59
- 7 Footprints 9:49
- 8 Florence Sur Les Champs Elysees 2:50
- 9 I Thought About You 11:51
- 10 Someday My Prince Will Come 5:43
Disc 2
- 1 Bye Bye Blackbird 7:57
- 2 My Funny Valentine Standout 14:55
- 3 Love for Sale 11:51
- 4 Budo 5:03
- 5 Miles 5:45
- 6 Filles De Kilimanjaro 12:03
- 7 Fran-Dance 5:50
- 8 Seven Steps to Heaven 6:23
Disc 3
- 1 Flamenco Sketches 9:35
- 2 So What Standout 12:01
- 3 Water Babies 5:09
- 4 Saeta 4:59
- 5 Masqalero 8:54
- 6 Pinocchio 5:09
- 7 Summer Night 6:05
- 8 Fall 6:37
- 9 It's About That Time 11:28
Disc 4
- 1 Sivad 3:33
- 2 What It Is 4:34
- 3 Ms. Morrisine 4:53
- 4 Shout 5:51
- 5 Honky Tonk 5:53
- 6 Star on Cicely 4:29
- 7 Thinkin' One Thing and Doin' Another 6:48
- 8 Miles Runs the Voodoo Down 14:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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