Miles Davis Archives | Colin's Review

“Sketches of Spain” Album Review

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-

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. […]