Quiet Nights captures Davis's 1964 exploration of bossa nova, a Brazilian genre he would continue to engage with throughout the decade. The album features his long-time collaborators, including saxophonist Wayne Shorter.
- The album was recorded in New York City by engineer Fred Catero. It was released on the Soundmark label in March 1964. The album reached number 13 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- This album was released between Davis's 'Seven Steps to Heaven' and 'E.S.P.', positioning it during a period of significant stylistic evolution for the artist. It represents a lesser-known but still significant entry in his discography.
- The album features pianist Victor Feldman and drummer Tony Williams, who would go on to work with Davis on several other projects. Quiet Nights was among the first albums to feature Davis's signature muted trumpet sound in a bossa nova context.
Miles Davis was an American jazz trumpeter and composer, a seminal figure in the genre's development. In 1964, Davis was at a creative peak, having recently released the landmark album 'Seven Steps to Heaven'.
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