Water Babies (album)

Water Babies is a compilation album by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, released in 1976 on Columbia Records. It comprises recordings made during the sessions for In a Silent Way (1969) and Big Fun (1974), specifically focusing on material that had not been previously released.

The album is notable for showcasing Davis's exploration of electric jazz fusion during a pivotal period in his career. While In a Silent Way marked a significant shift towards electric instrumentation and extended modal compositions, Water Babies presents further experiments from that era, alongside material from later sessions that continued to push the boundaries of jazz.

Key tracks on the album include "Water Babies," which features a distinct melodic line and showcases Davis's lyrical trumpet playing within an evolving electric soundscape. Other compositions explore similar sonic territories, blending elements of jazz improvisation, rock instrumentation, and electronic effects.

Water Babies offers a glimpse into the creative process and experimentation that characterized Davis's late 1960s and early 1970s work, providing additional insight into his pioneering contributions to jazz fusion. While not considered a core album in Davis's discography like Kind of Blue or Bitches Brew, it is valued by fans and scholars for its historical significance and its presentation of previously unreleased material from a formative period in his musical development.