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Miles Davis’ ‘Filles de Kilimanjaro’ Makes a Jazz Noise

Miles Davis’ ‘Filles de Kilimanjaro’ Makes a Jazz Noise

Miles Davis was a shapeshifter, and in his restlessness, he urged and created the groundwork for protean music that reflected shapes and shifts.

Miles Davis’ Top 10 Performances of American Standards

Miles Davis’ Top 10 Performances of American Standards

While Miles Davis will always be known for his original music, it’s worthwhile to give a listen to his great performances of standards from his earlier career.

15 Jazz Albums for People Not Sure They Like Jazz

15 Jazz Albums for People Not Sure They Like Jazz

These 15 jazz albums for people not sure they like jazz provide a gateway to a style or artist – an invitation to enter and hopefully emerge wanting more.

Depicting the Artistic Quest in ‘Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound’

Depicting the Artistic Quest in ‘Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound’

Dave Chisholm uses creative methods for his graphic non-fiction novel about Miles Davis including gorgeous artwork to illustrate the jazz icon’s artistic quest.

Metal’s Imperial Triumphant Present 10 Jazz Albums That Inspire

Metal’s Imperial Triumphant Present 10 Jazz Albums That Inspire

Metal’s Imperial Triumphant create a type of fusion that marries black/death metal with jazz from across its history. The band discuss their favorite jazz LPs.

Two Seminal Titles Help Relaunch Original Jazz Classics Imprint

Two Seminal Titles Help Relaunch Original Jazz Classics Imprint

Legendary jazz reissue imprint reboots with pivotal recordings from the Miles Davis Quintet and the brilliantly collaborative Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.

The 20 Best Jazz Albums for Beginners

The 20 Best Jazz Albums for Beginners

If you’ve always wanted to get interested in jazz, jump in. Don’t approach it with fear or a sense that you don’t know enough about it. It’s just a smorgasbord of stuff to enjoy.

María Grand Updates Sonny Rollins for the New Century with RECIPROCITY

María Grand Updates Sonny Rollins for the New Century with RECIPROCITY

The thrill of María Grand’s exceptionally flexible trio is how easily they make the complex sound earthy while imbuing simple themes with weight and power.

Is Miles Davis’ ‘Bitches Brew’ a Tradition-Carrier or a Sellout?

Is Miles Davis’ ‘Bitches Brew’ a Tradition-Carrier or a Sellout?

Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew does not sound like any mainstream popular music in the US from its time. What made this album different?

20 Timeless Songs of Summer

20 Timeless Songs of Summer

Whether you're at the beach, hanging out in the park, or stuck in a tiny flat, these 20 timeless summer classics are sure to make the summer sun shine a little bit brighter.

‘Art Rebels’ Squeezes Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese into the Same Box

‘Art Rebels’ Squeezes Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese into the Same Box

Paul Lopes's Art Rebels is a study that tries (and only partly succeeds) to fit two great artists -- Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese -- into clearly defined categories.

Denny Zeitlin Remembers Miles Davis in a New Live Set

Denny Zeitlin Remembers Miles Davis in a New Live Set

Jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin tackles the Miles Davis songbook across four decades, using a wide swath of styles, all inventive, in concert on Remembering Miles.