Relaxin with the Miles Davis Quintet is in every way a masterpiece. When the trumpeter (1926-1991) had formed the band in 1955, his colleaguestenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Joneswere not considered jazz-world A-listers. And before conquering his narcotics addiction earlier in the Fifties, Davis had seen his once-promising career go into eclipse. By 1956, however, his sound, especially when muted, was an achingly personal counterpart to the vocals of Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. Relaxin (plus its Prestige companions, Miles, Cookin, Workin, and Steamin) reestablished Davis, and elevated his quintet as the gold standard of small groups.
With its accent on bright tempos, from medium-bounce to crisply up, Relaxin remains one of Daviss sunniest outings, a prime example of one of the outstanding ensembles of the 20th century reaching the summit of their artistry.
Features:
Vinyl LP
Musicians:
Miles Davis, trumpet
John Coltrane, tenor sax
Red Garland, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Selections:
1. If I Were A Bell
2. You're My Everything
3. I Could Write a Book
4. Oleo
5. It Could Happen To You
6. Woody'n You
With its accent on bright tempos, from medium-bounce to crisply up, Relaxin remains one of Daviss sunniest outings, a prime example of one of the outstanding ensembles of the 20th century reaching the summit of their artistry.
Features:
Vinyl LP
Musicians:
Miles Davis, trumpet
John Coltrane, tenor sax
Red Garland, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Philly Joe Jones, drums
Selections:
1. If I Were A Bell
2. You're My Everything
3. I Could Write a Book
4. Oleo
5. It Could Happen To You
6. Woody'n You
