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With 51 studio albums under his belt, Miles Davis was one of the most prolific jazz musicians of the 20th century. As a major fan, here’s the albums that I would personally recommend to highlight his incredible discography, presented in their original release order:
- ‘Round About Midnight (1957)
- Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1957)
- Miles Ahead (1957)
- Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1958)
- Milestones (1958)
- Kind of Blue (1959)
- Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1960)
- Sketches of Spain (1960)
- Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1961)
- E.S.P. (1965)
- Miles Smiles (1967)
- Nefertiti (1968)
- Miles in the Sky (1968)
- Bitches Brew (1970)
The reason that I selected the above recordings is because they demonstrate how Miles moved between many different styles of jazz throughout his career, truly being a creative chameleon, so to speak. However, his signature Trumpet tone always let the listener know he was there, no matter what new style he developed.
If you’re new to jazz, I’d recommend starting with 1959’s Kind of Blue, which was one of the first "modal" jazz albums, featuring simple, elongated chord progressions that showcase individual improvisation. It’s considered by many to be not only the best jazz starter album, but also one of the greatest albums of all time.
Kevin Stringer
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How many albums did Miles Davis make throughout his career?
Miles "Forever" Miles Davis released 566 LP's in his career !
Who wrote Miles Davis music?
All sorts of people but the most important was Gil Evans who had a collaboration with Miles over many years and which produced several seminal albums.
What has the author Miles Davis written?
Miles Davis has written: 'Miles, the autobiography' -- subject(s): Biography, Jazz musicians 'Ballad Artistry of Miles Davis' 'Vol. 2 - Miles Davis' 'Miles Davis Standards' 'Miles Davis - Originals Vol. 2' 'Miles, the autobiography' -- subject(s): Biography, Jazz musicians 'Miles Davis en concert' 'Improvisations' 'Miles Ahead' 'Live Miles' 'The art of Miles Davis' -- subject(s): Biography, Painters 'Siesta OST' 'Miles Davis - Trumpet Signature Licks' 'Miles Davis Real Book' 'Miles Davis : For Bb Trumpet, Transcribed By Stuart Isacoff'
How tall was Miles Davis?
miles Davis was 5'9 when he died
Who put the cool in Miles Davis' music?
Miles Davis!
How many albums did Miles Davis make throughout his career?
Miles "Forever" Miles Davis released 566 LP's in his career !
When was The Essential Miles Davis created?
The Essential Miles Davis was created on 2001-05-15.
Who wrote Miles Davis music?
All sorts of people but the most important was Gil Evans who had a collaboration with Miles over many years and which produced several seminal albums.
What has the author Miles Davis written?
Miles Davis has written: 'Miles, the autobiography' -- subject(s): Biography, Jazz musicians 'Ballad Artistry of Miles Davis' 'Vol. 2 - Miles Davis' 'Miles Davis Standards' 'Miles Davis - Originals Vol. 2' 'Miles, the autobiography' -- subject(s): Biography, Jazz musicians 'Miles Davis en concert' 'Improvisations' 'Miles Ahead' 'Live Miles' 'The art of Miles Davis' -- subject(s): Biography, Painters 'Siesta OST' 'Miles Davis - Trumpet Signature Licks' 'Miles Davis Real Book' 'Miles Davis : For Bb Trumpet, Transcribed By Stuart Isacoff'
Who were Miles Davis wives?
does Miles Davis's have a wife
Who put the cool in Miles Davis' music?
Miles Davis!
How tall was Miles Davis?
miles Davis was 5'9 when he died
Why does Miles Davis' tomb say 'Sir Miles Davis'?
He was knighted by the knights of malta... thus Sir Miles Davis
Did Miles Dewey Davis have a girlfriend?
Miles Davis had 2 wives! and a girlfriend who he had children with!
Who were Miles Davis parents?
His father was Dr. Miles Davis, and his mother was Cleota Henry Davis
Why was Miles Davis called prince of darkness?
Miles Dewey Davis IIIListen to his Jazz fusion Album called... In a Silent way. -Brian K. AustinaeRo MC
What instrument did miles Davis used?
Miles Davis was a jazz trumpet player.
