Released in 1957, 'Round About Midnight marks Miles Davis's debut as a bandleader for Columbia Records and stands as one of the most celebrated albums in jazz history. Recorded with his legendary first great quintet — featuring John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones — the album captures a pivotal moment in Davis's evolution as an artist and a turning point for modern jazz as a whole.
The music on 'Round About Midnight is defined by Davis's signature introspective tone, his ability to say more with restraint than most musicians could with volume, and the extraordinary chemistry of a band operating at the highest level. The title track alone — a hauntingly beautiful reading of Thelonious Monk's composition — is widely regarded as one of the definitive interpretations in the jazz canon, showcasing Davis's gift for drawing deep emotion from every carefully chosen note.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 03/20/2026
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TRACKS
A1. 'Round Midnight
A2. Ah-Leu-Cha
A3. All of You
B1. Bye Bye Blackbird
B2. Tadd's Delight
B3. Dear Old Stockholm
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