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Young Man with a Horn

Miles Davis · 1952

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

A smooth blend of cool jazz and lyrical improvisation, featuring lush melodies and sophisticated harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate evening listening sessions
  • smooth melodies for relaxation
  • lyrical improvisation for reflection
  • short bursts of musical elegance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy performances
  • seek lengthy, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Themes
cool jazz sophistication· post-war introspection· emotional depth in melody
Career context
Released in 1952, 'Young Man with a Horn' was Miles Davis's first album for the Columbia label after his transition from the Prestige label. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a leading voice in jazz, following his earlier work that laid the groundwork for cool jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Chet Baker Sings by Chet Baker — Shares lush melodies and emotional depth, combining cool jazz with introspective lyrical themes.
Getz/Gilberto '76 by Stan Getz — Merges cool jazz sophistication with melodic warmth, creating an atmosphere of emotional depth and elegance.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dear Old Stockholm 4:16
  • 2 Would'n You 3:28
  • 3 Yesterdays 3:48
  • 4 Chance It 3:06
  • 5 Donna 3:17
  • 6 How Deep Is the Ocean? 4:43

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