Miles Davis
Porgy and Bess LP
291051
Number One Essentials
42Format: 12inch VinylRelease: 29.05.2026
TRACKLIST
- THE BUZZARD SONG
- BESS, YOU IS MY WOMAN NOW
- GONE
- GONE, GONE, GONE
- SUMMERTIME
- BESS, OH, WHERE'S MY BESS
- PRAYER (OH, DOCTOR JESUS)
- FISHERMEN, STRAWBERRY AND DEVIL CRAB
- MY MAN'S GONE NOW
- IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO
- HERE COME DE HONEY MAN
- I LOVES YOU, PORGY
- THERE'S A BOAT THAT'S LEAVING SOON FOR NEW YORK
Porgy and Bess is a stunning orchestral collaboration where Miles Davis brings depth, blues feeling, and lyricism to George Gershwin's opera. Arranged and conducted by Gil Evans , the album features a large ensemble that frames Miles' trumpet with rich, cinematic textures. Highlights like 'Summertime', 'Buzzard Song', and 'It Ain't Necessarily So' highlight its dramatic scope and emotional power
