A lush orchestral collaboration with Gil Evans blending jazz and Spanish classical. Gorgeous and singular. A beloved record. Released in 1960, 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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More from Miles Davis — where to go next
If you have Sketches of Spain, 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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