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ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES

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There are a multitude of reasons why Bags’ Groove remains a cornerstone of the post-bop genre. Of course, says All Music Guide, there will always be the lure of the urban myth surrounding the Christmas Eve 1954 session — featuring Thelonious Monk — which is documented on the two takes of the title track. There are obviously more tangible elements, such as Davis’ practically telepathic runs with Sonny Rollins (tenor sax). Or Horace Silver’s (piano) uncanny ability to provide a stream of chord progressions that supply a second inconspicuous lead without ever overpowering.

PERSONNEL ON SIDE A:

• Miles Davis - (trumpet)
• Milt Jackson - (vibraphone)
• Thelonious Monk - (piano)
• Percy Heath - (bass)
• Kenny Clarke - (drums)

• 01. Bags' Groove (Take 1)
• 02. Bags' Groove (Take 2)
• Recorded December 24, 1954
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PERSONNEL ON SIDE B:

• Miles Davis - (trumpet)
• Sonny Rollins - (tenor saxophone)
• Horace Silver - (piano)
• Percy Heath - (bass)
• Kenny Clarke - (drums)

• B1. Airegen
• B2. Oreo
• B3. But Not For Me (Take 2)
• B4. Doxy
• B5. But Not For Me (Take 1)

• Recorded June 29, 1954