Miles Davis

This remarkable four-CD set features John Coltrane with the Miles Davis Quintet just a short time before 'Trane went out on his own. Davis sounds inspired by his star tenor and although Coltrane was reportedly bored with the repertoire ("On Green Dolphin Street," "All Blues," "Fran-Dance," "Walkin'" and two versions of "So What"), he is at his most explorative throughout this often-stunning music. In addition, the rhythm section (pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb) had been together for two years and is really tight. Although currently out of print, it is well worth any foot work that may be needed in order to acquire it. This highly recommended set also includes a brief interview with Coltrane from this period. - All Music Guide

PERSONNEL:

• SONNY STITT, alto & tenor sax (tracks 2- to 4-7)
• PAUL CHAMBERS, bass
• JIMMY COBB, drums
• WYNTON KELLY, piano
• JOHN COLTRANE, tenor sax (tracks 1- to 2-1)
• MILES DAVIS, trumpet

Recorded at Konserthuset, Stockholm,

March 22, 1960 (1-1 to 2-1) and October 13, 1960 (2-2 to 4-7)

CD 1:

• 01. So What
• 02. On Green Dolphin Street
• 03. All Blues/The Theme
• 04. Coltrane Interview
• 05. So What
• 06. Fran-Dance

CD 2:

• 01. Walkin'/The Theme
• 02. Walkin'
• 03. Autumn Leaves
• 04. So What
• 05. 'Round Midnight/The Theme

CD 3

• 1. June Night
• 2. Stardust
• 3. On Green Dolphin Street
• 4. All Blues/The Theme
• 5. All of You

CD 4

• 01. Walkin'
• 02. Autumn Leaves/The Theme
• 03. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
• 04. Makin' Whoopee
• 05. Lover Man
• 06. If I Were a Bell
• 07. No Blues/The Theme