Miles Davis
Nefertiti
Mobile Fidelity
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Miles Davis / Nefertiti (Original Master Recording)
(Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM 2LP)
Miles Davis’ Nefertiti captures the legendary Second Great Quintet at a pivotal moment, delivering the group’s final fully acoustic studio album before Davis began moving toward jazz fusion. Released in 1967, the album favors atmosphere, rhythmic experimentation, and intricate interplay, with Davis joined by Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams. The groundbreaking title track is a particular standout, reversing traditional roles as the horns repeatedly state the melody while the rhythm section improvises underneath.
Sourced from the original analog master tapes and mastered by Krieg Wunderlich with assistance from Shawn R. Britton, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP pressing brings exceptional dynamics, tonal accuracy, texture, and extension to the recording. The spacious presentation highlights the subtleties of Davis’ trumpet, Hancock’s piano, the horn arrangements, and the remarkably fluid relationship between Carter and Williams.
Rooted in acoustic post-bop but already pointing toward the more exploratory music Davis would soon pursue, Nefertiti rewards close listening with constantly shifting rhythms, tonal colors, and musical conversations. This Mobile Fidelity edition offers an immersive way to experience one of the defining recordings from one of jazz’s most celebrated ensembles.
