Miles Davis, Gil Evans - Miles Ahead

Review by Cristina Houle

Miles Ahead by Miles Davis and Gil Evans is a classic album that showcases the genius of both artists. Released in 1957, the album is a fusion of jazz and orchestral music, featuring some of the most memorable tracks in jazz history.

The album opens with "Springsville," a bright and lively tune that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The brass section shines through in this track, with Miles Davis leading the way on trumpet. "The Maids of Cadiz" is a beautiful, romantic track that highlights the French horn, while "The Duke" is a tribute to Duke Ellington, featuring a swinging rhythm section and Davis' impeccable improvisation.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Miles Ahead," which features a lush orchestral arrangement by Evans. Davis' playing is restrained and lyrical on this track, showcasing his versatility as a musician. "Blues for Pablo" is another standout, with Davis and Evans playing off each other in a beautiful and soulful duet.

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Artist: Miles Davis, Gil Evans
Album: Miles Ahead

Jazz

2012

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)
The Maidz Of Cadiz
The Maids Of Cadiz
I Don't Wanna Be Kissed
The Meaning Of The Blues
My Ship
Springsville
The Duke
New Rhumba
Miles Ahead
Lament
Blues For Pablo

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Blues For Pablo

The Duke

Miles Davis - New Rhumba

Miles Ahead

Lament

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Columbia
Samson, Columbia
Columbia, Record Technology Incorporated
CBS
SME Records
WaxTime
Coronet

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Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Gil Evans
Directed By	Gil Evans
Liner Notes	André Hodeir, George Avakian
Photography By	Robert Parent
Producer	George Avakian
Trumpet	Miles Davis
Flugelhorn	Miles Davis

Notes

Japan First Pressing
1957 mono 6 eye Columbia.
Correct first jacket...this jacket was withdrawn and replaced.
1957 mono 6 eye Columbia Samson.
First cover with the "Sailboat cover".
Samson was a record store on Drottninggatan in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1950-60's. In an era when it was very hard to buy records made in the US they specialised in importing selected Columbia titles and selling them. Columbia however refused to allow their logo on these albums, since they then had no control over the distribution, and Samson was forced to glue a sticker or print their logo over the Columbia logo on both cover and labels
6-eye Columbia labels. The titles on the labels are centered.
Red CBS Labels
Jacket shows Columbia but has CBS eye labels stuck over
12" 180-gram audiophile mono vinyl LP - Numbered Edition - Record Store Day Exclusive through December 31, 2012
Reissue of the original mono version cat.#: CL 1041.
Second cover with Miles on trumpet, after the "Sailboat cover" was withdrawn.
Columbia Jazz Masterpieces series
Second cover with Miles on trumpet, after the withdrawn of the "Sailboat cover".
S 62.496
B.I.EM
CHAPPELL
Made in France
Sleeve: Printed and made by Ernest J. Day & Co. Ltd., London, W.11. Patent Pending

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Matrix on runout side 1): XLP41762-1G
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on runout side 2): XLP41763-1D
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label side 1): X"LP"41762
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label side 2): X"LP"41763
Matrix / Runout (SIDE 01): XLP41762-1D
Matrix / Runout (SIDE 02): XLP41763-1C
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on runout side 1): XLP41762-1AG
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on runout side 2): XLP41763-1AB
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side 1): XLP41762-1D
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side 2): XLP41763-1H
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side 1): XLP41762-1AAA
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, Side 2): XLP41763-1K
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3, Side 2): XLP41763-1AD
Barcode: 4988009454320
Matrix / Runout: CBS 62496 LPL 813 1Y D1 380

About Miles Davis, Gil Evans

Trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and one of the most important figures in jazz music history, and music history in general. Davis adopted a variety of musical directions in a five-decade career that kept him at the forefront of many major stylistic developments in jazz. Winner of eight Grammy awards. Born: 26 May 1926 in Alton, Illinois, USA. Died: 28 September 1991 in Santa Monica, California, USA (aged 65). Best known for his seminal modern jazz album "" (1959), the highest selling jazz album of all time with six million copies sold. Miles went to NYC to study at the academic school for musicians, where he met . They started playing together from 1945. In 1948 Miles Davis started to make his own ensembles, at that time he met , The Miles Davis Nonet was born. From the few recordings they made in 1949 to 1950 came the album "" (1957), with Davis and Evans going on to work more together in the future. Miles Davis was one of the musicians who introduced the 'Hard Bop' in the mid 1950s. In the late 1960s he started to experiment with electronic instruments and rock and funk rhythms. In the mid 1970s he stopped playing because of health problems, though in 1980 he made an 'electronical' comeback. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 (Performer). Winner of Eight Grammy Awards. He married dancer/actress on December 12, 1959; they divorced in 1968. He then married singer in September 1968; they divorced in 1970. He then married actress on November 26, 1981; they divorced in 1989. Father of & . Uncle of

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Miles Dewey Davis III

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Summary by Cristina Houle

Miles Ahead is a must-have for any jazz fan. The collaboration between Davis and Evans is seamless, with both artists bringing their unique talents to the table. The album is a testament to the power of jazz music and the endless possibilities of collaboration.

Comments

jeppemichaelsen

Lush. John McLaughlin caused a major shift in his listening habits. My paraphrase.

kostyn057

Myself also. Paused the McLaughlin interview, to hear what he was referring to. I read the whole Jeff Beck book that way — i highly recommend that btw…

dartagnanfa1

straight from the same interview

triccardi

Oh, a music to me

rhacelsuello

Great.

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nelsonjosva

It's hard in today's music scene to really appreciate how absolutely mind boggling Davis was in his earlier prime. We all of course remember him through the 60's - 80's, but the 50's were a time of true "avant-garde" movements in jazz, never to be seen again.

deloresmclean87

????

kwesto

? Music!

dimazpribadi

Love this song!

arthurbiasibettifarias

To be honest I came here from an interview of John McLaughlin ... He cited it as one of his most influential music .. and I'm really happy to be here ... To anyone reading this I hope you have a good day and a great life ! Thank you ....