Celebrate the legendary Miles Davis with Miles '54: The Prestige Recordings, a timeless compilation capturing the essence of his groundbreaking 1954 sessions. This album showcases Davis at the peak of his creative powers, collaborating with jazz icons like Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, and Thelonious Monk. Featuring 20 tracks from seminal albums such as Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis Quintet, and Miles Davis All Star Sextet, this release is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike. Enhanced with new liner notes by Grammy Award-winning historian Ashley Kahn and session notes by Dan Morgenstern, this edition is a tribute to the 70th anniversary of these recordings and the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records.
Album Information:- Artist: Miles Davis
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Jazz, Bebop
- Label: Prestige Records
- Featuring: Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk
- Four – 4:03
- Old Devil Moon – 3:25
- Blue Haze – 6:12
- Solar – 4:45
- You Don't Know What Love Is – 4:24
- Love Me Or Leave Me – 6:58
- I'll Remember April – 7:55
- Blue 'N' Boogie – 8:18
- Walkin' – 13:28
- Airegin – 4:59
- Oleo – 5:14
- But Not For Me (Take 1) – 5:45
- But Not For Me (Take 2) – 4:37
- Doxy – 4:54
- Bags' Groove (Take 1) – 11:14
- Bags' Groove (Take 2) – 9:22
- Bemsha Swing – 9:33
- Swing Spring – 10:45
- The Man I Love (Take 1) – 8:30
- The Man I Love (Take 2) – 7:56
- Release Date: 2024
- Edition: Anniversary Edition
- Audio: Remastered by Paul Blakemore
- Media: Audio CD
- Bonus: Liner notes by Ashley Kahn, session notes by Dan Morgenstern
Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in jazz history, revolutionized the genre with his innovative approach to trumpet playing and composition. Known for his work in bebop, cool jazz, and modal jazz, Davis' collaborations with other jazz legends have left an indelible mark on music history. His 1954 sessions, captured in this compilation, represent a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his ability to blend technical mastery with emotional depth.