What makes We Want Miles by Miles Davis notable?

'We Want Miles' received significant acclaim, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and reinforcing Davis's position as a pioneering force in jazz. The album is notable for its innovative blend of styles, influencing a generation of musicians and contributing to the evolution of jazz fusion during the early 1980s. Released on May 1, 1982, 'We Want Miles' marks a significant moment in Miles Davis's career, showcasing his return to live performance after a lengthy hiatus. This album follows the critically acclaimed 'The Man with the Horn' and captures Davis's exploration into jazz fusion, melding elements of funk and rock with traditional jazz improvisation.

Who is We Want Miles for?

We Want Miles works well if you're into gradual build to climax, improvisational brilliance throughout and electric grooves for late nights.

How many songs are on We Want Miles?

We Want Miles has 6 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

We Want Miles

Miles Davis · 1982

76 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop

A vibrant fusion of electric grooves and improvisational brilliance that defines Miles Davis's late career.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to climax
improvisational brilliance throughout
electric grooves for late nights
long tracks for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Themes: live performance revival· electric grooves· jazz fusion exploration
Career context: Released on May 1, 1982, 'We Want Miles' marks a significant moment in Miles Davis's career, showcasing his return to live performance after a lengthy hiatus. This album follows the critically acclaimed 'The Man with the Horn' and captures Davis's exploration into jazz fusion, melding elements of funk and rock with traditional jazz improvisation.
Stylistic neighbors: John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares electric grooves and funk-infused improvisation, reflecting the jazz fusion spirit.

Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Captures a vibrant blend of jazz and rock elements, with dynamic live performance energy.

Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Explores similar jazz fusion themes with electric instrumentation and intricate improvisational sections.