The Miles Davis Quintet: Steamin’ With The Miles Davis Quintet

All of the stylistic elements that made Miles Davis’ 1956 quintet one of the immortal bands in jazz history are on display in this collection. “Surrey with the Fringe on Top” and “Diane” are medium-tempo standards that highlight the contrast between the leader’s Harmon-muted horn, the explorations of John Coltrane’s tenor sax and Red Garland’s sparkling piano. “Salt Peanuts” and “Well, You Needn’t,” each a modern jazz classic, allow for intense swinging over the beat of Paul Chambers’ bass and Philly Joe Jones’ drums. And “Something I Dreamed Last Night” and “When I Fall in Love” give us vulnerable, visceral ballad playing by Davis that remains unsurpassed

Mastered by Stan Ricker.

Originally released in 1961.

Miles Davis, trumpet
Paul Chambers, bass
John Coltrane, sax (tenor)
Red Garland, piano
Philly Joe Jones, drums

TRACKLIST

A1. Surrey With The Fringe On Top
A2. Salt Peanuts
A3. Something I Dreamed Last Night

B1. Diane
B2. Well, You Needn’t
B3. When I Fall In Love