Program No. 80 - Miles Davis

Miles Davis was a trumpet player, band leader and composer that was considered by many to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.  He, and his groups, were at the forefront of many of the developments in jazz, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, and jazz fusion.

During his career he recorded over 80 albums, not including the many compilations, bootlegs and soundtracks produced over this period.  Tonight's show will look only at a selection of studio albums recorded in the early part of his career, from 1951 to 1967.  The sheer volume of work available means that we will have at least another 3 or 4 programs looking at his works, in the coming months.

1. Out Of The Blue - Blue Period (1951)
2. Denial - Dig (1951)
3. Blue 'N Boogie  - Walkin' (1954)
4. New Rhumba - Miles Ahead (1957)
5. Billy Boy - Milestones (1958)
6. Bess, You Is My Woman Now - Porgy and Bess (1958)
7. All Blues - Kind of Blue (1959)
8. Some Day My Prince Will Come - Some Day My Prince Will Come (1961)
9. Seven Steps to Heaven - Seven Steps to Heaven (1963)
10. Agitation - E.S.P. (1965)
11. Freedom Jazz Dance - Miles Smiles (1966)
12. Hand Jive - Nefertiti (1967)
13. Prince of Darkness - Sorcerer (1967)

Next week, in celebration of the return of one of my favourite brass ensembles to Australian shores, we look at the best of Mnozil Brass.