George Avakian wanted to introduce Miles Davis to a wider audience by having him lead a much larger group of musicians. He got the idea of Third Stream, a "third" stream that combined the rhythmic power of jazz and the sophistication of classical music. This opportunity gave Miles a chance to reconnect with Gil Evans. At the center of the big band assembled by the arranger was the horn section, which was supplemented by two French horns, a tuba, and various woodwind instruments (alto saxophone, clarinets, flutes, and an oboe).
01 Springsville 3:27 02 The Maids Of Cadiz 3:53 03 The Duke 3:35 04 My Ship 4:28 05 Miles Ahead 3:29 06 Blues For Pablo 5:18 07 New Rhumba 4:37 08 The Meaning Of The Blues 2:48 09 Lament 2:15 10 I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (by Anyone But You) 3:05 11 Springsville (remake Take 7) 3:14 12 Blues For Pablo (take 1) 3:28
13 Medley (rehearsal): 5:08 14 I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (alternate Take) 3:12