description Nefertiti – Miles Davis Overview
Miles Davis’ “Nefertiti,” released in 1968, is a landmark jazz album exploring modal improvisation. The recording utilizes scales as harmonic foundations, creating a distinctive meditative atmosphere through extended instrumental solos. It's notable for its influence on subsequent jazz development and remains a key work within the post-bop style. This album appeals to serious listeners interested in Davis’ innovative approach and the evolution of jazz harmony.
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Which Miles Davis band recorded Nefertiti?
Nefertiti was recorded by Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet: Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams. The album was recorded in 1967 and released by Columbia in 1968.
Why is the title track on Nefertiti unusual?
On Wayne Shorter's title track, the horns repeat the melody while the rhythm section improvises underneath. That reverses the usual jazz structure where horns solo over a repeating rhythm-section form.
Was Nefertiti Miles Davis' last acoustic album?
It is often described as his last fully acoustic studio album. Soon after, albums like Miles in the Sky and Filles de Kilimanjaro began moving toward electric instruments and jazz fusion.
Did Miles Davis write the compositions on Nefertiti?
No, the six tracks were written by members of the quintet rather than Davis himself. Wayne Shorter contributed pieces including Nefertiti, while Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams also supplied compositions.
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