Miles Davis – The Essential Miles Davis (2xCD, Compilation, 2001, Columbia / Legacy C2K85475)

Why This CD Matters
The Essential Miles Davis offers a comprehensive overview of one of jazz's most influential artists, spanning multiple decades and musical eras. From bebop and cool jazz to modal jazz, fusion, and later electric explorations, this collection highlights the remarkable evolution of Davis's sound. Featuring landmark recordings such as "So What," "'Round Midnight," "My Funny Valentine," and "Miles Runs The Voodoo Down," it serves as an outstanding introduction and reference collection.

Collector Note
Released in 2001 as part of Columbia and Legacy's acclaimed Essential series and the Miles 75 Anniversary program. This two-disc set traces Davis's career from his early Columbia recordings through his influential fusion period, making it a popular choice among both new listeners and established jazz collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Label: Columbia, Legacy
Country: US
Released: Jul 27, 2001
Genre: Jazz
Style: Free Improvisation, Bop, Free Jazz, Fusion, Modal, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Jazz-Rock, Cool Jazz

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Disc One
Now's The Time – 3:15
Jeru – 3:10
Compulsion – 5:35
Tempus Fugit – 3:50
Walkin' – 13:26
'Round Midnight – 5:55
Bye Bye Blackbird – 7:54
New Rhumba – 4:37
Generique – 2:45
Summertime – 3:17
So What – 9:22
The Pan Piper – 3:52
Someday My Prince Will Come – 9:04

Disc Two
My Funny Valentine – 14:55
E.S.P. – 5:27
Nefertiti – 7:53
Petits Machins (Little Stuff) – 8:05
Miles Runs The Voodoo Down – 14:01
Little Church – 3:15
Black Satin – 5:15
Jean Pierre – 4:01
Time After Time – 3:39
Portia – 6:18

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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