Complete Historic All Star Reconding Dec 24 1954

Complete Historic All Star Recording (December 24, 1954)

Artist: Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants
Label: WaxTime
Format: 180g LP (Spain Import)

Description:
This album captures the legendary 1954 session featuring Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, Thelonious Monk, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke. Originally released as Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants (Prestige PR7650), this 2010 reissue by WaxTime presents the complete session on 180-gram vinyl. The recording showcases the interplay between Davis's trumpet, Jackson's vibraphone, and Monk's piano, delivering a quintessential hard bop experience. Notably, the session includes two takes of "Bags' Groove" and "The Man I Love," highlighting the improvisational prowess of these jazz icons.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] – 11:15
A2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] – 9:23
A3. Bemsha Swing – 9:27

Side B
B1. The Man I Love [Take 1] – 8:07
B2. The Man I Love [Take 2] – 7:58
B3. Swing Spring – 10:44