Miles Davis - Young Miles [2001] (4 x CDs)

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MILES DAVIS

Miles Davis - Young Miles [2001] (4 x CDs)

This is a wonderful box set that chronicles the early years of one of jazz’s most iconic figures. Spanning from 1945 to 1950, this collection offers a rare glimpse into the formative period of Miles Davis’s career, highlighting his evolution as a jazz artist and his significant contributions to the genre.

In the mid-1940s, jazz was undergoing a major transformation with the rise of the bebop movement. Characterized by fast tempos, intricate chord progressions, and virtuosic improvisation, bebop was at its peak. A young Miles Davis found himself at the heart of this revolution. The box set features recordings with some of the era’s most prominent figures, including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Coleman Hawkins. These collaborations underscore Davis’s ability to hold his own among jazz legends and his early contributions to the bebop sound.

One of the standout elements of this collection is Davis’s work with Charlie Parker. Parker, a leading figure in bebop, had a profound influence on Davis. The recordings from this period, such as “Now’s the Time” and “Billie’s Bounce,” showcase Davis’s developing style. While Parker’s playing was intense and frenetic, Davis’s approach was more measured and lyrical. This contrast is evident in their recordings, where Davis’s trumpet lines provide a counterbalance to Parker’s rapid-fire saxophone solos.

As the 1940s progressed, Davis began to explore new musical directions. The box set includes tracks from his collaborations with arranger and composer Gil Evans. These sessions marked the beginning of Davis’s shift towards the “cool jazz” style, characterized by a more relaxed tempo and smoother, more melodic lines. Tracks like “Boplicity” and "Jeru" from the Birth of the Cool sessions are early examples of this new direction. These recordings were groundbreaking, moving away from the frenetic energy of bebop towards a more sophisticated and nuanced sound.

The box set also features Davis’s work with vocalists like Sarah Vaughan. These recordings highlight his versatility as a musician and his ability to adapt his playing to different musical contexts. Davis’s sensitive accompaniment on tracks like “Mean to Me” demonstrates his growing maturity as an artist.

In conclusion, “Miles Davis – Young Miles [2001]” is an essential collection for anyone interested in the history of jazz and the development of one of its greatest artists. The recordings provide a fascinating insight into Davis’s early career, showcasing his growth as a musician and his contributions to the evolution of jazz. From his bebop beginnings to the birth of cool jazz, this box set captures the essence of a young Miles Davis, poised to become a legend. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers - Billie's Bounce 3:14

02 Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers - Now's The Time 3:19

03 Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers - Thriving On A Riff 3:03

04 Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers - Yardbird Suite 2:56

05 Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers - Night In Tunisia 3:05

06 Billy Eckstine And His Orchestra - Oo Bop Sh'bam 3:07

07 Illinois Jacquet And His Orchestra - For Europeans Only 2:46

08 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Donna Lee 3:04

09 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Chasin' The Bird 2:47

10 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Cheryl 3:01

11 Coleman Hawkins All Stars - The Way You Look Tonight 2:50

12 Miles Davis All Stars - Milestones 2:38

13 Miles Davis All Stars - Little Willie Leaps 2:53

14 Miles Davis All Stars - Half Nelson 2:46

15 Miles Davis All Stars - Sippin' At Bells 2:24

16 Charlie Parker Quintet - Bird Of Paradise 3:13

17 Charlie Parker Quintet - My Old Flame 3:16

18 Charlie Parker Quintet - Out Of Nowhere 3:07

19 Charlie Parker Quintet - Don't Blame Me 2:49

20 Charlie Parker Sextet - Crazeology 2:59

21 Charlie Parker Sextet - How Deep Is The Ocean 3:25

22 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Another Hair-Do 2:40

23 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Klaunstance 2:48

24 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Bird Gets The Worm 2:38

CD02

01 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Birth Of The Cool Theme 0:17

02 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Simphony Sid Announces The Band 1:02

03 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Move 3:43

04 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Why Do I Love You? 3:42

05 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Godchild 5:51

06 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Simphony Sid Introduction 0:24

07 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - S'il Vous Plait 4:24

08 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Moon Dreams 3:08

09 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Budo (Incomplete) 3:26

10 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Darn That Dream 4:23

11 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Move 4:48

12 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Moon Dreams 3:46

13 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Budo 4:22

14 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Steeple Chase 3:06

15 Charlie Parker All-Stars - Merry - Go - Round 2:19

16 Miles Davis Quintet - 52nd Street Theme 3:57

17 Miles Davis Quintet - Half Nelson 5:44

18 Miles Davis Quintet - You Go To My Head 5:39

19 Miles Davis Quintet - Chasin' The Bird 5:44

20 Metronome All Stars - Overtime 4:33

CD03

01 Metronome All Stars - Victory Ball 4:15

02 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Jeru 3:13

03 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Move 2:34

04 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Godchild 3:10

05 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Budo 2:35

06 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - Good Bait 3:22

07 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - Focus 3:55

08 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - April In Paris 2:56

09 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - Webb's Delight 3:38

10 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - Milano (Miles) 3:37

11 Tadd Dameron's Big Ten - Casbah 3:38

12 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Venus De Milo 3:12

13 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Rouge 3:15

14 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Boplicity 3:01

15 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Israel 2:18

16 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Rifftide 4:37

17 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Good Bait 5:50

18 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Wahoo 5:38

19 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Don't Blame Me 4:22

20 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Ladybird 5:06

21 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Allen's Alley 4:27

CD04

01 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Embraceable You 4:08

02 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - Ornithology 3:49

03 Miles Davis-Tadd Dameron Quintet - All The Things You Are 4:17

04 Miles Davis - Hot House 7:50

05 Miles Davis - Ornithology (Incomplete) 3:35

06 Miles Davis - Conception 4:10

07 Miles Davis - Ray's Idea 5:57

08 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Deception 2:48

09 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Rocker 3:06

10 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Moon Dreams 3:20

11 Miles Davis And His Orchestra - Darn That Dream 3:25

12 Sarah Vaughan With Jimmy Jones Band - Ain't Misbehavin' 3:02

13 Sarah Vaughan With Jimmy Jones Band - Goodnight My Love 3:30

14 Sarah Vaughan With Jimmy Jones Band - It Might As Well Be Spring 3:14

15 Sarah Vaughan With Jimmy Jones Band - Mean To Me 2:56

16 Sarah Vaughan With Jimmy Jones Band - Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:37

17 Birdland All-Stars - Wee 11:25

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