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
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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