Miles Davis – Porgy and Bess

Description

Porgy and Bess is a stunning orchestral collaboration where Miles Davis brings depth, blues feeling, and lyricism to George Gershwin’s opera. Arranged and conducted by Gil Evans , the album features a large ensemble that frames Miles’ trumpet with rich, cinematic textures. Highlights like ‘Summertime’, ‘Buzzard Song’, and ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’ highlight its dramatic scope and emotional power. “The inherent pensiveness of Gil Evans’ writing and the introversion of Miles Davis’s playing produce something akin to a gas flame turned as low as it can be without going out. Its heat is quiet, but very intense. The Davis-Evans relationship has again produced superb music.” – ***** Gene Lees, DownBeat (1958)