Prestige Profiles, Vol. 1

Miles Davis

PRCD-5801-2

CD $11.98 $8.98

RELEASE DATE: 25 Oct 2005

PRCD-5801-2

LABEL: PRESTIGE

GENRE: JAZZ

Miles Davis' period with Prestige spanned 1951-1956, which included time spent with John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer, Philly Joe Jones. Miles' use of the trumpet mute was highlighted during this period. Original versions of Walkin', Airegin, and Doxy are featured on this Prestige Profile #1. The bonus disc with the Miles Davis issue highlights other Prestige trumpeters such as Kenny Dorham, Art Farmer/Donald Byrd, and Chet Baker. Gil Evans' composition, Jambangle. from Gil Evans Plus 10 is a nice treat as well.

Tracks - A Night in Tunisia, I'll Remember April, Surrey With the Fringe on Top, Doxy, Walkin', I Could Write a Book, Airegin, Oleo, the Theme, When Lights are Low

- Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition


TRACKLISTING

DISC ONE

  • 1. A Night In Tunisia
  • 2. I'll Remember April
  • 3. Surrey With The Fringe On Top
  • 4. Doxy
  • 5. Walkin'
  • 6. I Could Write A Book
  • 7. Airegin
  • 8. Oleo
  • 9. The Theme
  • 10. When Lights Are Low

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