Miles Ahead – Miles Davis + 19, Gil Evans – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1957, ‘Miles Ahead’ is much more than a collaboration; it’s a seismic meeting of minds between Miles Davis and arranger Gil Evans, enveloping Davis’s cool trumpet in a kaleidoscope of orchestral jazz textures. The ‘+19’ in the artist title refers to the 19-piece ensemble Evans assembled, crafting a tapestry that is both sophisticated and daring. This album marks a pivotal moment in jazz, introducing the concept of the jazz orchestra as a vehicle for innovation rather than nostalgia. Evans’s arrangements are lavish but never overwhelming, allowing Davis’s lyrical improvisation to glide atop the ensemble’s intricate grooves. Tracks like ‘The Maids of Cadiz’ and ‘Miles Ahead’ reveal a cinematic sweep that foreshadows later large-scale jazz projects, while the seamless transitions between tracks create a unified, almost suite-like listening experience. For collectors and listeners alike, ‘Miles Ahead’ stands as a testament to artistic risk-taking and the enduring possibilities of jazz. Owning this album means holding a key chapter of jazz history—a record that still resonates with creative audacity and musical curiosity.

Track List:
1 – Springsville – 3:25
2 – The Maids Of Cadiz – 3:54
3 – The Duke – 3:32
4 – My Ship – 4:30
5 – Miles Ahead – 3:28
6 – Blues For Pablo – 5:20
7 – New Rhumba – 4:37
8 – The Meaning Of The Blues – 2:41
9 – Lament – 2:25
10 – I Don’t Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You) – 3:07