Miles Davis - Miles Ahead CD

Miles Ahead is a landmark 1957 album by jazz innovator Miles Davis, arranged and conducted by Gil Evans. Widely regarded as one of the greatest collaborations in jazz history, the album showcases a seamless fusion of cool jazz, orchestral arrangements, and forward-thinking composition.

Featuring a nonet alongside a full orchestra, the album flows as a continuous suite, blending lush textures with Davis’s expressive trumpet playing. Tracks like “Springsville” and “The Maids of Cadiz” highlight the sophisticated interplay between soloist and ensemble, setting new standards for jazz orchestration.

On CD, Miles Ahead remains an essential listening experience for fans of classic jazz, orchestral jazz, and innovative mid-century recordings, capturing a pivotal moment in Miles Davis’s groundbreaking career.

1. Springsville
2. The Maids of Cadiz - Miles Davis & Gil Evans
3. The Duke
4. My Ship
5. Miles Ahead
6. Blues for Pablo
7. New Rhumba
8. The Meaning Of The Blues
9. Lament
10. I Don't Wanna Be Kissed ( By Anyone But You)
11. Springsville
12. Blues For Pablo
13. Medley: The Meaning of the Blues/Lament
14. I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)