Miles & Coltrane — Miles Davis with John Coltrane (Used CD)
Two jazz legends, one electrifying collection. Miles & Coltrane captures trumpeter Miles Davis and tenor saxophonist John Coltrane during a remarkable creative partnership. The program includes exhilarating performances from the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival alongside two earlier Columbia studio selections, offering a vivid snapshot of hard bop at its most adventurous. Hear the band's fearless improvisation, sophisticated swing and brilliant interplay on classics including “Straight, No Chaser” and “Bye Bye Blackbird.”
Complete 7-Track Listing
- Ah-Leu-Cha
- Straight, No Chaser
- Fran-Dance (Put Your Little Foot Right Out)
- Two Bass Hit
- Bye Bye Blackbird
- Little Melonae
- Budo
Featured Musicians
Alongside Davis and Coltrane, the Newport performances feature Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Jimmy Cobb (drums). Earlier studio selections feature musicians from Davis's Columbia recording sessions.
Five Interesting Facts
- The collection pairs live performances from the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival with earlier Columbia studio recordings.
- The Newport lineup included both John Coltrane and alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley.
- Bill Evans played piano in Davis's celebrated 1958 sextet.
- “Straight, No Chaser” is a composition by Thelonious Monk.
- “Little Melonae” was composed by saxophonist Jackie McLean.
CD Details
Artists: Miles Davis and John Coltrane
Album: Miles & Coltrane
Label: Columbia / Columbia Jazz Masterpieces
Catalog number: CK 44052
Genre: Jazz / Hard Bop
Format: Audio CD
UPC: 074644405224
Condition: Used
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