"Miles Smiles" stands as a pivotal jazz album, released on February 16, 1967, through Columbia Records. This groundbreaking Miles Smiles marked a significant evolution in Miles Davis's artistic journey, particularly in his exploration of modal jazz - a style that moves away from traditional chord progressions to focus on scales or "modes." The album's innovative approach can be understood through its historical context: While earlier jazz relied heavily on fixed chord progressions, Davis and his quintet were pioneering a more fluid, conversational style of playing. This approach allowed for greater musical freedom while maintaining structural coherence - imagine a group Read more on Last.fm.
