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 01. "Dr. Jackle" 02. "Sid's Ahead" 03. "Two Bass Hit" 04. "Milestones" 05. "Billy Boy" 06. "Straight, No Chaser" 07. "Two Bass Hit (Alternate Take)" 08. "Milestones (Alternate Take)" 09. "Straight, No Chaser (Alternate Take)"
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| Description: | Als der 17-jährige Schlagzeuger Tony Williams 1963 der Miles Davis Group beitrat, sagte er dem Bandleader, dass Milestones "das ultimative Jazzalbum aller Zeiten" sei. Miles war verblüfft und begann sofort, die Titelmelodie wieder im Live-Set seiner Band zu spielen. Es bedurfte zwar erst des forschen Jünglings, um das Interesse des Trompeters an seinem eigenen Erbe zu wecken, aber die 1958 erstmals veröffentlichten Stücke waren bereits als zeitloses Kunstwerk anerkannt.
Der britische Kritiker, Autor und Herausgeber des Melody Maker Richard Williams bezeichnete Milestones kürzlich als "das grö�te Stück Musik, das im 20. Jahrhundert kreiert wurde". - Recorded at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City :
Tracks 1 & 2 March 4, 1958
Tracks 3 to 9 February 4, 1958
Tracks 1 to 6 originally released as " Milestones " in 1958.
Tracks 7 to 9 bonus tracks originally released as part of a 6-CD deluxe box set " Miles Davis & John Coltrane ?? The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955-1961" in 2000.
Distributed in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd.
© 2009 Sony Music Entertainment / ? Originally recorded 1958 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Note: This is a different pressing to [r31746332] as it was pressed by Sony DADC, not Avarto Digital Services Australia."Milestones" is one of the defining albums in the career of jazz legend Miles Davis and a key work in the evolution of modern jazz. Released in the late 1950s, this CD captures Davis at a turning point, moving from hard bop toward the modal jazz approach that would soon revolutionize the genre. The recording features a powerhouse ensemble with a driving rhythm section and razor-sharp horn arrangements, resulting in a sound that is at once sophisticated, cool and full of rhythmic urgency. "Milestones" is renowned for its title track and its innovative use of scales and harmonies, which opened new doors for improvisation and set the stage for later masterpieces in jazz history. The album's balance of lyrical ballads, medium-tempo grooves and up-tempo pieces makes it an essential listen both for newcomers to jazz and for seasoned aficionados who want to experience Davis at a creative peak.
Miles Davis, one of the most influential trumpet players and bandleaders of the 20th century, shaped several epochs of jazz - from bebop and cool jazz to modal and electric jazz. Across his career he repeatedly re-invented his sound, working with many of the greatest musicians of his era and releasing groundbreaking albums that changed the course of music. His artistry on the trumpet, his visionary bandleading and his instinct for discovering and nurturing new talent have made his recordings permanent fixtures in the canon of modern music. "Milestones" stands among the works that cemented his reputation as a restless innovator and a central figure in jazz.
The CD edition by Sony Music offers reliable production quality and careful catalog curation. As one of the leading international music companies, Sony Music is known for maintaining an extensive archive of classic recordings while also supporting contemporary artists across many genres. Their jazz catalog in particular preserves key historical sessions and makes them accessible to new generations of listeners with robust manufacturing standards and wide distribution. With this release of "Milestones," Sony Music keeps an important piece of jazz heritage available in a durable and collector-friendly format. |
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| Producer: |
George Avakian, Teo Macero |
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| No. of tracks: |
9 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
88697491982 |
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