Miles Davis' Collectors' Items offers a fascinating glimpse into the legendary trumpeter's creative process during two distinct recording sessions from the 1950s. This Prestige release captures Davis in intimate studio settings, from the WOR Studios in New York City in 1953 to Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey three years later, showcasing his evolution as an artist during this pivotal period in jazz history.
What makes this album particularly compelling for jazz enthusiasts is its behind-the-scenes atmosphere that allows listeners to witness Davis and his collaborators in their natural element. The collection features two captivating versions of "The Serpent's Tooth" that demonstrate different approaches to the same composition, alongside a masterful interpretation of "'Round Midnight" that stands among Davis' finest work from this era. The informal, almost documentary-like quality of these recordings provides an intimate portrait of one of jazz's greatest innovators at work.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Prestige
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 01/09/2015
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TRACKS
A1. The Serpent's Tooth I
A2. The Serpent's Tooth II
A3. 'Round About Midnight
A4. Compulsion
B1. No Line
B2. Vierd Blues
B3. In Your Own Sweet Way
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