On “Sketches of Spain,” Miles Davis explored Andalusian folk songs, flamenco processions and Spanish classical music.
Porgy and Bess – Miles Davis
Miles Davis’ adaptation of George Gershwin’s 1935 opera remains his most seamless collaboration with Gil Evans.
Kind of Blue – Miles Davis Album Review
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue remains one of the greatest works of art in modern history.
Milestones
Powered by the groundbreaking title track, Milestones proved that Miles Davis was the artist of the decade.
Grade: A
Ascenseur pour l’échafaud
Miles Davis’ haunting soundtrack helped kick off the French New Wave.
Grade: A-
Miles Ahead
Miles Davis’ (first) quiet masterpiece.
Grade: A
‘Round About Midnight
‘Round About Midnight began Davis’ rapid ascent to the jazz throne.
Grade: A-
3 Underrated Miles Davis LPs
1957 was the year Miles Davis and his First Great Quintet began blazing new trails in the world of jazz. The foundations for that success mere made the year prior, in which Davis released three LPs showing his continued development in hard bop. His work in 1956 remains underrated in light of his future masterpieces. […]
Blue Moods – Miles Davis
One of Miles Davis’ most underrated and anomalous early releases.
Grade: A
Birth of the Cool – Miles Davis
Miles Davis’ first all-time masterpiece.
Grade: A+
The Music of 1954
1954 could be looked at as a turning point for modern music, especially in the realms of jazz and pop.
Top 10 Albums of 1952
My picks for the best albums of 1952.
