Miles Davis - Love Songs
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Artist: Miles DavisBrand: Sony
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-02-02
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- I Fall in Love Too Easily
- I Thought About You
- Summer Night
- My Ship
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Stella by Starlight
- My Funny Valentine [Live]
- I Loves You, Porgy
- Old Folks
Music reviews of Love Songs
Music Review: The Sweetest Miles
Rating: 5 Stars
"Don't play what's there, play what's not there." ~ Miles Davis ~
Miles Davis was, no doubt, one of the top best trumpet players if not the best who ever graced the world of jazz. I love the way he artfully played his favorite instrument in all of his recordings, with no exception. He was a genius at that. But my only concern has something to do with the quote above... his repertoire. In my opinion, he had a very uniquely, individualistic choice of the tunes that are not on the mainstream - those that are rarely recorded. He wanted to be different from the rest when it comes to selecting the material for his body of work. I'm a huge fan of standards from the Great American Songbook so naturally this is my most cherished Miles Davis CD, "Love Songs." The repertoire is a tasteful collection of some of the best tunes that he ever recorded between 1957 and 1965. The interpretations are flawlessly sublime. Kudos to Gil Evans for the beautiful and enchanting chart arrangements.
There is an element of graceful elegance in the consistent execution of all the tracks especially my top choices "My Funny Valentine," "I Thought About You," "Someday My Prince Will Come," "I Loves You Porgy" and "Stella By Starlight" where he is backed by Bill Evans on piano, Cannonball Adderley on alto sax and John Coltrane on tenor sax. Listen closely to his tear-inducing, sweeping and wailing trumpet ... just about the sweetest sounds I've ever heard.
The presence of a team of talented jazz instrumentalists also adds glow to all the tunes - the likes of Grammy Awardee Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Frank Butler on drums, among many others.
There are two bonus tracks that are perfect representations of his contemporaneous approach to non-standards, "Time After Time" and "Human Nature." You can hear an upbeat Miles Davis on these delightful bonus tunes.
Listening to this CD is such a sweet musical adventure. It always takes my breath away each time I listen. With my heartfelt recommendation, you'll love it as much as I do.
* * * * * TEN STARS * * * * *
Description of Love Songs
Australian Version features Two Bonus Tracks: 'time after Time' and 'human Nature'. A Must for Collectors.In keeping with the title, Love Songs captures Miles Davis at his romantic best. These cuts were culled from classic studio dates (and one concert) recorded between 1957 and 1964, and the intimate sound of Davis's trumpet unifies the nine poignant ballads chosen for this loving compilation. Whether leading one of his many quintets or performing in front of a jazz orchestra, Miles was the master of confidential moods. The 15-minute version of "My Funny Valentine" is so hushed and pensive that one almost forgets that it was recorded live at Philharmonic Hall. On "My Ship" and George Gershwin's "I Loves You, Porgy," Miles's musings are surrounded by the luxurious arrangements of Gil Evans. With tasteful accompaniment and wonderful compositions, this Miles Davis collection is straight from the heart. --Mitch Myers
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