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Porgy and BessMiles Davis
Jazz · 1950s

Porgy and Bess

Released 1959Jazz
Classic

A lush Gershwin reworking with Gil Evans's orchestrations. Gorgeous and beloved. A high point. Released in 1959, it's a key entry in Miles Davis's run.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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