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For the 1957 album, see Miles Ahead (album).

Miles Ahead is an original motion picture soundtrack of the film Miles Ahead. Released on April 1, 2016, the soundtrack features Miles Davis, Robert Glasper, Don Cheadle, Taylor Eigsti, Ewan McGregor and Phil Schaap. Consisting of 24 tracks, the ranges of album's genre include jazz-instrumental, jazz-funk, trumpet jazz, modal music, hard bop & fusion.

"Solea," "Seven Steps to Heaven," "Nefertiti," "Duran (Take 6)," "Black Satin," "Back Seat Betty" "So What," "Frelon Brun," and "Go Ahead John, Pt. 2" are some of the well-known songs on the album. There are four new compositions written/co-written by Robert Glasper. The album stands as a double portrait of Miles Davis, since there are both contemporary songs of recent artists and the past original songs of Miles Davis.

References

  • Colter Walls, Seth (28 May 2016). "Miles Ahead OST". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  • Randall, Mac (16 June 2016). "Miles Ahead: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". JazzTimes. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  • Garratt, John (21 April 2016). "Miles Ahead Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Popmatters. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  • Walters, John (4 May 2016). "CD REVIEW: Miles Ahead - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". London Jazz News. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  • Hawbaker-Krohn, KT (31 March 2016). "The 'Miles Ahead' Soundtrack Is Perfect To Get You Out Of A Blue Mood". Bustle. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  • Miles Ahead [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] review at AllMusic by Thom Jurek (rating 3.5/5)
  • Miles Ahead (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) at Discogs (list of releases)
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