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*Miles Ahead* is a 1957 orchestral jazz album by trumpeter Miles Davis, notable for being his first major large-ensemble collaboration with arranger Gil Evans.
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Who arranged the music for Miles Davis's 'Miles Ahead' album?
Gil Evans arranged and conducted the large ensemble for 'Miles Ahead,' marking their first major album collaboration. The partnership would continue with two more celebrated albums: 'Porgy and Bess' in 1958 and 'Sketches of Spain' in 1960.
What instrument does Miles Davis play on 'Miles Ahead'?
Davis plays flugelhorn throughout the album rather than his customary trumpet. The flugelhorn's warmer, darker tone was chosen to blend with the lush Gil Evans orchestral arrangements.
What is unusual about the track structure of 'Miles Ahead'?
Producer George Avakian conceived the idea of linking the album's tracks together with brief orchestral transitions, creating a continuous, suite-like listening experience. This approach was unusual for jazz albums of 1957 and gave the record a unified, cinematic flow.
What year was Miles Davis's 'Miles Ahead' recorded?
'Miles Ahead' was recorded across sessions in 1957 for Columbia Records. The album was released the same year, shortly after Davis's debut Columbia album 'Round About Midnight,' cementing his new relationship with the major label.
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