Miles Ahead

~ Release by Miles Davis (see all versions of this release, 23 available)

Annotation

Notes

Recording location: Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York NY, USA
Recording label: Columbia
Formation: Miles Davis with the Gil Evans Orchestra

#2-3:
May 6, 1957
Miles Davis (flh); Ernie Royal (tpt); Bernie Glow (tpt); Louis Mucci (tpt); Taft Jordan (tpt); Johnny Carisi (tpt); Frank Rehak (tb); Jimmy Cleveland (tb); Joe Bennett (tb); Tom Mitchell (tb); Willie Ruff (frh); Tony Miranda (frh); Bill Barber (tuba); Romeo Penque (fl, cl, bcl, oboe); Sid Cooper (fl, cl); Lee Konitz (as); Danny Bank (bcl); Paul Chambers (b); Arthur Taylor (d); Gil Evans (arr, cond)

#4-5:
May 10, 1957
Same personnel

#1, #6-7:
May 23, 1957
Same as #2-5 but:

  • Jimmy Buffington (frh) replaces Tony Miranda (frh)

#8-10:
May 27, 1957
Same as #2-5 but:

  • Romeo Penque (only fl, cl, oboe) (** no bcl)
  • Eddie Caine (cl, fl) replaces Sid Cooper
  • add Wynton Kelly (p)

Note that Miles Ahead and I Don't Wanna Be Kissed contain an overdubbed trumpet part (from August 22 1957).

Tracklist

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1Springsville
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-23)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-23)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-23)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-23) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-23)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-23)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-23)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-23)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-23)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-23), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-23) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-23)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-23), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-23), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-23), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-23) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-23)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-23)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-23)
recording of:
Springsville (on 1957-05-23)
composer:
John Carisi
3:27
2The Maids of Cadiz
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-06)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-06)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-06)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-06) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-06)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-06)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-06)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-06)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-06)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-06), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-06) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-06)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-06), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-06), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-06), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-06) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-06)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-06)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-06)
recording of:
Les Filles de Cadix (The Maids of Cadiz) (catch-all for arrangements) (on 1957-05-06)
lyricist:
Alfred de Musset
composer:
Léo Delibes
arrangement of:
Les Filles de Cadix (Chanson espagnole)
3:53
3The Duke
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-06)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-06)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-06)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-06) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-06)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-06)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-06)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-06)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-06)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-06), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-06) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-06)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-06), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-06), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-06), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-06) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-06)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-06)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-06)
recording of:
The Duke (on 1957-05-06)
composer:
Dave Brubeck
dedicated to:
Duke Ellington
publisher:
Derry Music Company
cover recording of:
The Duke
composer:
Dave Brubeck
dedicated to:
Duke Ellington
publisher:
Derry Music Company
3:35
4My Ship
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-10)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-10)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-10)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-10) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-10)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-10)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-10)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-10)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-10), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-10) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-10)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-10), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-10), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-10), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-10) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-10)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-10)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-10)
recording of:
My Ship (from "Lady in the Dark”; catch-all for versions outside the theatrical context)
lyricist:
Ira Gershwin
composer:
Kurt Weill
version of:
Lady in the Dark: My Ship
4:28
5Miles Ahead
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-10)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-10)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-10)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-10) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-10)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-10)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-10)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-10)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-10)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-10), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-10) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-10)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-10), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-10), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-10), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-10) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-10)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-10)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-10)
remasters:
Miles Ahead by Miles Davis & Gil Evans
recording of:
Miles Ahead (on 1957-05-10)
composer:
Miles Davis and Gil Evans
3:29
6Blues for Pablo
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-23)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-23)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-23)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-23) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-23)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-23)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-23)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-23)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-23)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-23), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-23) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-23)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-23), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-23), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-23), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-23) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-23)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-23)
orchestra:
The Gil Evans Orchestra
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-23)
cover recording of:
Blues for Pablo (on 1957-05-23)
composer:
Gil Evans
5:18
7New Rhumba
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-23)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-23)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-23)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-23) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-23)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-23)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-23)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-23)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-23)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-23), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-23) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-23)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-23), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-23), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-23), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-23) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-23)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-23)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-23)
cover recording of:
New Rhumba (on 1957-05-23)
composer:
Ahmad Jamal
recording of:
New Rhumba
composer:
Ahmad Jamal
4:37
8The Meaning of the Blues
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-27)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-27)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-27)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-27) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-27)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-27)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-27)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-27)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-27)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-27), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-27) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-27)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-27), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-27), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-27), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-27) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-27)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-27)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-27)
cover recording of:
The Meaning of the Blues (on 1957-05-27)
lyricist:
Leah Worth
composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Londontown Music, Inc. and Universal Music Corporation
instrumental recording of:
The Meaning of the Blues (on 1957-05-27)
lyricist:
Leah Worth
composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Londontown Music, Inc. and Universal Music Corporation
recording of:
The Meaning of the Blues
lyricist:
Leah Worth
composer:
Bobby Troup
publisher:
Londontown Music, Inc. and Universal Music Corporation
2:48
9Lament
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-27)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-27)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-27)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-27) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-27)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-27)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-27)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-27)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-27)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-27), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-27) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-27)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-27), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-27), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-27), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-27) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-27)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-27)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-27)
remasters:
Lament (master) by Miles Davis + 19
cover recording of:
Lament (on 1957-05-27)
composer:
J.J. Johnson
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
recording of:
Lament
composer:
Marcus Miller
2:14
10I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (by Anyone but You)
alto saxophone:
Lee Konitz (on 1957-05-27)
bass clarinet:
Danny Banks (on 1957-05-27)
bass trombone:
Tom Mitchell (on 1957-05-27)
clarinet and flute:
Sid Cooper (on 1957-05-27) and Romeo Penque (on 1957-05-27)
double bass [bass]:
Paul Chambers (on 1957-05-27)
drums (drum set):
Art Taylor (on 1957-05-27)
flugelhorn:
Miles Davis (on 1957-05-27)
French horn:
Willie Ruff (on 1957-05-27)
trombone:
Joe Bennett (on 1957-05-27), Jimmy Cleveland (on 1957-05-27) and Frank Rehak (on 1957-05-27)
trumpet:
John Carisi (on 1957-05-27), Bernie Glow (on 1957-05-27), Taft Jordan (on 1957-05-27), Louis R. Mucci (on 1957-05-27) and Ernie Royal (on 1957-05-27)
tuba:
Bill Barber (on 1957-05-27)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1957-05-27)
cover recording of:
I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (by Anyone but You) (on 1957-05-27)
composer:
John Elliot and Harold Spina
recording of:
I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (by Anyone but You)
composer:
John Elliot and Harold Spina
3:05