THE CLASSIC COLLABORATIONS: 1953 – 1963 (4CD)
by MILES DAVIS
Compact Disc - 4 CD Box Set
EN4CD9144
Label: ENLIGHTENMENT SERIES
Probably the most important figure in 20th century jazz, Miles Davis’ legacy has left a permanent impact on music of all kinds. His work paved the way for a number of major developments in the idiom, from cool jazz and hard bop to jazz fusion and experimentations with pop and hip hop. Unsurprisingly, Davis’ worked alongside some of the other most legendary jazz performers ever, of whom he was not only consummate in spotting the talents of early on, but who he would also combine perfectly to form the most dynamic backing bands to accompany him. Although almost exclusively a sole bandleader, Davis would on occasion work more closely with certain musicians, and of these collaborative works many still rank among his finest projects. This collection brings together nine albums from the early part of Miles Davis’ lengthy career, all of which feature Davis working alongside other legends of jazz. Including over five hours of superb music spread over across four discs, this set captures some of Davis’ greatest albeit lesser-known performances, and highlights too the great man’s impact on the jazz genre as it brought about some of his own finest work, and arguably the best in those he worked with.
DISC ONE:
1. Tasty Pudding
2. Floppy
3. Willie The Wailer
4. For Adults Only
5. Airegin
6. Oleo
7. But Not For Me
8. Doxy
9. Dig
10. It's Only A Paper Moon
11. Denial
12. Bluing
13. Out Of The Blue
DISC TWO:
1. Dr. Jackle
2. Bitty Ditty
3. Minor March
4. Changes
5. Springsville
6. The Maids Of Cadiz
7. The Duke
8. My Ship
9. Miles Ahead
10. Blues For Pablo
11. New Rhumba
12. The Meaning Of The Blues
13. Lament
14. I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)
DISC THREE:
1. Autumn Leaves
2. Love For Sale
3. Somethin' Else
4. One For Daddy-O
5. Dancing In The Dark
6. Concierto De Aranjuez (Adagio)
7. Will O' The Wisp
8. Pan Piper
9. Saeta
10. Solea
DISC FOUR:
1. All Of You
2. So What
3. On Green Dolphin Street
4. Round Midnight
5. Song #2
6. Once Upon A Summertime
7. Aos Pés Da Cruz
8. Song #1
9. Wait Till You See Her
10. Corcovado
11. Summer Night
