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Miles Ahead

Miles Davis

2016
24 tracks
1 uur, 16 min
jazz

Album Description

Miles Ahead, the original motion picture soundtrack, is a masterful compilation of jazz greatness, featuring the iconic music of Miles Davis. Released on 1 April 2016 via Columbia/Legacy, this 24-track album is a testament to Davis's innovative spirit and genre-bending style, which seamlessly blends jazz-instrumental, jazz-funk, trumpet jazz, modal music, and hard bop.

With a career-spanning selection of tracks, from 1956 to 1981, Miles Ahead showcases the legendary musician's most essential works, including 'So What' (feat. John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans), 'Nefertiti - Edit', and 'Black Satin - Edit'. The album also features five original compositions, written, co-written, produced, or performed exclusively for the film by Robert Glasper, such as 'What's Wrong with That?' and 'Gone 2015' (feat. Pharoahe Monch).

Interwoven with dialogue tracks from the film, starring Don Cheadle as Miles Davis, this soundtrack offers a unique glimpse into the life and creative process of a musical genius. The result is a wildly entertaining and moving exploration of one of the 20th century's most influential musicians. Miles Ahead is a must-listen for fans of jazz and beyond, and its excellence was recognised at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards, where it won Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

1 apr 2016(P) 2016 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Tracks

Miles AheadMiles Davis
4:28
Dialogue: "It takes a long time..."Don Cheadle
0:05
So What (feat. John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans)Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans
9:22
Taylor MadeTaylor Eigisti
1:03
Dialogue: "Listen, you talk too goddam much..."Don Cheadle, Phil Schaap
0:33
Solea - ExcerptMiles Davis
4:49
Seven Steps to Heaven - EditMiles Davis
3:23
Dialogue: "If you gonna tell a story..."Don Cheadle
0:06
Nefertiti - EditMiles Davis
4:54
Frelon brunMiles Davis
5:36
Dialogue: "Sometimes you have these thoughts..."Don Cheadle
0:13
Duran - Take 6 EditMiles Davis
5:34
Dialogue: "You own my music..."Don Cheadle
0:06
Go Ahead John - part two CMiles Davis
3:39
Black Satin - EditMiles Davis
3:10
Dialogue: "Be musical about this shit..."Don Cheadle
0:06
Prelude, Pt. 2Miles Davis
6:34
Dialogue: "Y'all listening to them..."Don Cheadle
0:04
Junior's JamRobert Glasper
3:29
FrancessenceRobert Glasper
2:06
Back Seat Betty - ExcerptMiles Davis
5:30
Dialogue: "I don't like the word jazz..."Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor
0:17
What's Wrong with That?Robert Glasper
5:18
Gone 2015 (feat. Pharoahe Monch)Robert Glasper, Pharoahe Monch
5:30

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About Miles Davis

Miles Davis, a titan of jazz, revolutionized the genre across five decades, continually pushing musical boundaries and leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century music. Born Miles Dewey Davis III, he began his musical journey as a teenager, studying the trumpet and later collaborating with the legendary Charlie Parker. Davis' career is a testament to his innovative spirit, as he fearlessly explored and blended various styles, from cool jazz and bebop to hard bop, jazz fusion, and even incorporating elements of rock and funk. His discography is a treasure trove of iconic albums, each offering a unique sonic experience. Davis' influence extends beyond jazz, inspiring generations of musicians and leaving an enduring legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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