Tracklist
| Springsville | |||
| The Maids Of Cadiz | |||
| The Duke | |||
| My Ship | |||
| Miles Ahead | |||
| Blues For Pablo | |||
| New Rhumba | |||
| The Meaning Of The Blues | |||
| Lament | |||
| I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You) |
Credits (6)
Gil EvansArranged By, Directed By
André HodeirLiner Notes-
Norman MenardPhotography By
George AvakianProducer, Sleeve Notes-
David NoakesTranslated By
Miles DavisTrumpet, Flugelhorn
Notes
Release Date: Oct 21, 1957
Recording Period: May 1957
Label: Columbia Records
Miles Davis, Flugehorn
Ernie Royal, Trumpet
Bernie Glow, Trumpet
Louis Mucci, Trumpet
Taft Jordan, Trumpet
Johnny Carisi, Trumpet
Frank Rehak, Trombone
Jimmy Cleveland, Trombone
Joe Bennett, Trombone
Tom Mitchell, Trombone
Willie Ruff, French Horn
Jimmy Buffington, French Horn
Bill Barber, Tuba
Romeo Penque, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe
Sid Cooper, Clarinet, Flute
Lee Konitz, Alto Saxophone
Danny Bank, Bass Clarinet
Paul Chambers, bass
Art Taylor, Drums
Gil Evans, Arranger, Conductor
Tony Miranda, French Horn
Eddie Caine, Clarinet, Flute
Wynton Kelly, Piano
George Avakian, Producer
Cal Lampley, Producer
Harold Chapman, Engineer
GRAMMY Hall of Fame Inductee, Mar 1, 1994
Miles reportedly was unhappy about the album's original cover, which featured a photograph of a young white woman and child aboard a sailboat. He made his displeasure known to Columbia executive George Avakian, asking, "Why'd you put that white bitch on there?" Avakian later stated that the question was made in jest. For later releases of the record, however, the original cover-photo has been substituted by a photograph of Miles Davis.
Recording Period: May 1957
Label: Columbia Records
Miles Davis, Flugehorn
Ernie Royal, Trumpet
Bernie Glow, Trumpet
Louis Mucci, Trumpet
Taft Jordan, Trumpet
Johnny Carisi, Trumpet
Frank Rehak, Trombone
Jimmy Cleveland, Trombone
Joe Bennett, Trombone
Tom Mitchell, Trombone
Willie Ruff, French Horn
Jimmy Buffington, French Horn
Bill Barber, Tuba
Romeo Penque, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe
Sid Cooper, Clarinet, Flute
Lee Konitz, Alto Saxophone
Danny Bank, Bass Clarinet
Paul Chambers, bass
Art Taylor, Drums
Gil Evans, Arranger, Conductor
Tony Miranda, French Horn
Eddie Caine, Clarinet, Flute
Wynton Kelly, Piano
George Avakian, Producer
Cal Lampley, Producer
Harold Chapman, Engineer
GRAMMY Hall of Fame Inductee, Mar 1, 1994
Miles reportedly was unhappy about the album's original cover, which featured a photograph of a young white woman and child aboard a sailboat. He made his displeasure known to Columbia executive George Avakian, asking, "Why'd you put that white bitch on there?" Avakian later stated that the question was made in jest. For later releases of the record, however, the original cover-photo has been substituted by a photograph of Miles Davis.
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Recommendations
Reviews
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referencing Miles Ahead (LP, Album, Mono, Reissue) SOPL 152
Hey owners: any comments on this version's quality? I've been looking for a pressing with the infamous "white b*tch" sleeve (as described by Miles himself). -
Looking for the best pressing of this album, is this the one? -
referencing Miles Ahead (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo) CS 8633
Are these actually re-channeled or were the original stereo tapes used for this pressing? -
referencing Miles Ahead = マイルス・アヘッド＋５ (CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Blu-spec CD2) SICJ 30039
Very strange that this didn't get a 2-disc stereo/mono 'We Want Jazz' release like Kind of Blue, Sketches of Spain, Porgy & Bess etc. Especially when it got a dedicated mono CD in 2015: Miles Ahead -
This is an superb album and this CD version is remastered and in proper stereo for the first time ever. Mono does not do these incredible Gil Evans arrangements justice. It's an album for turning up loud and it brings a smile to your face every time. Essential Miles Davis. -
Great pressing, per Japanese standards. Vinyl is quiet and flawless. The mastering is a bit quiet, but seems dynamic on my system. I have to adjust the volume up a bit in comparison most other mono Davis reissues, as in the AP records. Jacket and packaging, again, quite exceptional. -
referencing Miles Ahead (LP, Album, Mono) CL 1041
Some lite noise in moments, but otherwise the sound quality is very good.
A slightly different sound for Davis, in parts due to the arrangement by Gil Evans, and in other part due to Miles use of the Flugelhorn.
The record feels very orchestrated, as if in a soundtrack of a play, being acted out in front of your ears. Primarily there's a softer touch throughout, feeling as though the band is playing in the background, behind a larger performance out front.
The music is fine. But after listening to the album several times, I still can't point to any point that draws me in. While Davis sounds good on the Flugelhown, even richer, warmer, fuller then when he's on the Trumpet, it lacks a much needed sharp edge. Instead of being an album I want to sit and listen to, this is an album I'll play while working on something else in the house. -
5/5 - This is a true reproduction. While modern tip-on covers are very nice and glossy, this one is truly a reproduction of an original. This pressing is the closest you'll get to an original and it's truly a work of art with it's attention to detail. Mastering is as good as any of the recent MoFi releases and the vinyl quality is clean and quiet. -
The 12th track is misidentified as Blues For Pablo. It's actually an alternate take (Take 4) of Miles Ahead. -
The 12th track is misidentified as Blues For Pablo. It's actually an alternate take (Take 4) of Miles Ahead.
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