Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) [Original recording remastered]

Miles Davis Quintet, Miles Davis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 19, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Prestige
• ASIN: B00000K0YD
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,408 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. My Funny Valentine

2. Blues by Five [Studio Chatter/False Start]

3. Blues by Five

4. Airegin

5. Tune-Up/When Lights Are Low

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Small-Group Jazz, September 26, 2001

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G B (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) (Audio CD)

When Miles Davis formed his classic 1st Quintet, he negotiated a record deal with Columbia records. Before he could release anything through Columbia, however, he had to fulfill recording obligations for the indie label Prestige. In two marathon sessions (May and October '56), the Quintet recorded enough material for four albums: Cookin', Relaxin', Workin' and Steamin'. Cookin' was the first to be released and despite its brief running time (33 minutes), features the strongest material and the best song selection. The two bop tunes, two blues and one ballad provide a balance that isn't really present on the other three albums. "My Funny Valentine" is a quintessential Davis ballad performance, with the mute trumpet and gently swinging rhythm section. "Airegin" and "Tune Up", on the other hand, feature the Quintet at its tightest and most intense - none of the other bop tunes from these sessions come close. Since live recordings of this group aren't easy to come by, Cookin' and the other 3 may be the best taste of what this great group sounded like in person.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love jazz--you should hear this!, February 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) (Audio CD)

This recording is one of the best by this quintet. The set of albums recorded by the Miles Davis Quintet in the late 50's is quintessential Miles Davis--but the other members' performances are just as wonderful. Red Garland is perhaps at his best on these recordings--especially on the last track. His solo there is magnificent.

The recordings also provide a unique opportunity to hear John Coltrane as he develops into a great jazz master.

Definitely a must-buy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best of the Miles Davis quintet...., December 29, 1999

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historyone (Republic of Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) (Audio CD)

A landmark recording. The Miles Davis quintet was a definite milestone in Davis's long career and this recording was one of the best. A Great bebop performance. Davis lets other musicians in the quintet take lead and they shine through. John Coltrane's performance is brilliant as well as the others in this ensamble. This is just one in a series of the quintents best work. Check out Steamin, Workin, Relaxin and Walkin as well. This recording as with the other recordings during the quintet years will be a fine addition to any Jazz enthusiasts collection.