A peak of the second great quintet, melody and rhythm subtly inverted. Sophisticated and acclaimed. A modern-jazz landmark. Mid-catalogue, but far from a placeholder.
On vinyl: First pressings command high prices; a quality reissue will often sound better anyway.
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More from Miles Davis — where to go next
If you have Nefertiti, these are the Miles Davis records worth reaching for next.
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On the Corner1972 · JazzStart here
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Birth of the Cool1957 · JazzEssential
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Milestones1958 · JazzEssential
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Kind of Blue1959 · JazzEssential
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Miles Smiles1967 · JazzEssential
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