Miles Davis's Walkin' stands as a pivotal recording in the trumpeter's legendary catalog, capturing two different All-Star sessions from April 1954 that showcase Davis's evolving sound during a crucial period in jazz history. Originally released as separate 10-inch LPs before being compiled into this influential album, these recordings feature Davis leading slightly different lineups of top-tier musicians through performances that helped define the hard bop movement.
This Original Jazz Classics reissue preserves the raw energy and musical chemistry of those April 1954 sessions, including standout tracks like the title piece "Walkin'" and "Love Me or Leave Me." The album's iconic cover art, featuring a striking traffic light design with green typography that perfectly complements the minimalist aesthetic, has become as recognizable as the groundbreaking music contained within, making this an essential piece for any serious jazz collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Original Jazz Classics
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Walkin'
A2. Blue 'N' Boogie
B1. Solar
B2. You Don't Know What Love Is
B3. Love Me Or Leave Me
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