A short but beautiful orchestral jazz album from the legendary collaboration between trumpeter Miles Davis and arranger Gil Evans. This was their fourth and final studio album together, recorded in 1962-1963 with a lighter, more bossa nova-infused touch compared to their earlier epic works. Evans' arrangements give Miles' muted trumpet plenty of space to breathe amid lush, subtle big band textures. It's often seen as understated and relaxing—perfect mood music.
Release Date: Original December 1963 (Columbia); this stream is the 2022 digital remaster
Tracklist (7 tracks, ~27 minutes total):
- Song #1 (Corcovado)
- Song #2 (Wait Till You See Her)
- Quiet Nights (Corcovado alternate take or similar—some editions vary)
- Summer Night
- The Time of the Barracudas (extended piece)
- Aos Pes Da Cruz
- Once Upon a Summertime
If you're a fan of the Miles/Gil Evans trilogy (Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain), this is the breezy follow-up—shorter and more intimate, with Brazilian flavors shining through. Great for chill evenings.
YouTube Music link: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_njDqcxYLa7teZgmrm8GjbHftzC1-laDSE&si=_hGhkCiDs2ee4Xtn
(Note: This appears to be the official album stream of the 2022 remastered edition on YouTube Music.)
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