Miles Davis Miles Ahead CD

Miles Ahead is the first of the landmark collaborations between Miles Davis and arranger/composer Gil Evans, a sweeping orchestral jazz album that redefined the possibilities of big‑band writing in the late 1950s. Built around Davis’ cool, lyrical flugelhorn playing, the record blends bop, chamber‑jazz textures, and modern classical influences, creating a fluid, cinematic sound world that remains one of the most influential works in post‑war jazz.

This 2018 European CD reissue from the William Claxton Collection pairs the original album with a generous set of bonus tracks, offering a fuller picture of Davis’ studio work during this period. A beautifully presented edition for collectors of classic jazz and Miles’ orchestral era.

Track Listing

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
Surrey with the Fringe on Top
Salt Peanuts
Something I Dreamed Last Night
Diane
Well You Needn’t
When I Fall in Love

Features

2018 European CD reissue
Part of the William Claxton Collection
Includes full original album plus bonus material
Miles Davis with Gil Evans’ orchestra
Essential orchestral jazz and bop‑era recording

Information

Artist: Miles Davis
Title: Miles Ahead
Label: Jazz Images – 38044
Series: William Claxton Collection
Format: CD, Album, Reissue
Country: Europe
Release Date: 2018
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop