Compact Jazz: Miles Davis

Compact Jazz: Miles Davis

conducted by Michel Legrand, 1932-2019; performed by Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Teddy Kotick, 1928-1986 and Max Roach, 1924-2007 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 1989), 55 mins

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Field of Interest
Jazz
Conductor
Michel Legrand, 1932-2019
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
55 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Bop
Label
Universal Classics & Jazz
Performer
Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Teddy Kotick, 1928-1986, Max Roach, 1924-2007
UPC (Physical)
00042283825420
Release Date
1989-07-07
Review
While the majority of Miles Davis' work can be found on Blue Note, Prestige, and Columbia, there are still several loose ends to account for from both his own dates and sessions he did as a sideman. This edition of the budget Compact Jazz series rounds up a few of them with some classic Charlie Parker sides from 1951, several cuts taken from Davis' soundtrack to Louis Malle's 1957 film, {#Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud}, and a 1958 all-star date arranged and conducted by Michel Legrand. Starting off with four excellent samples from the Legrand date that also featured Coltrane and Bill Evans, the bulk of the disc is taken up by ten tracks from Davis' noirishly cool Malle soundtrack. The remainder is comprised of four of the trumpeter's best cuts with Parker, including "Au Privave," "K.C. Blues," and "Star Eyes." Maybe a bit of mishmash, Davis' Compact Jazz turn still offers listeners a quality sampler of some of the jazz innovator's more obscure work. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Bop, Bop
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Bop

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