Vinyl Reissue Series Commemorates 65th Anniversary
of Prestige Records and 90th Birthday of Legendary Engineer Rudy Van Gelder!
Here are tracks from one of the truly classic sessions, in which a combination
of jazz giants gathered in Rudy Van Gelder's studio on a chilly Christmas Eve in
1954. With Thelonious Monk and three quarters of the Modern Jazz Quartet
(Jackson, Heath, and Clarke) as his accomplices, Miles Davis blends
sophisticated harmonic knowledge with raw, spontaneous invention to produce
extraordinary music.
This is a strong addition to any jazz collection. Music here is performed by a
veritable group of jazz greats, hence the title. Davis is joined by John
Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, Percy
Heath, Philly Joe Jones, and Kenny Clarke.
"Including sessions recorded the same day as those on Bags Groove, this album
includes more classic performances from the date...a great deal of brilliant
music occurred on the day of their encounter, including "The Man I Love,"
"Bemsha Swing," and "Swing Spring."" -Scott Yanow, allmusic.com
Features:
• Prestige Records 65th Anniversary Reissue
• Vinyl Reissue
Musicians:
Miles Davis, trumpet
Milt Jackson, vibes
Thelonious Monk, piano
Percy Heath, bass
Kenny Clarke, drums
John Coltrane, tenor sax
Red Garland, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Selections:
Side A:
1. The Man I Love (Take 2)
2. Swing Spring
Side B:
1. 'Round Midnight
2. Bemsha Swing
3. The Man I Love (Take 1)
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