MILES DAVIS Walkin' 1st PRESS Prestige 7076 DEEP GROOVE JAZZ LP 446/447 W 50th
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MILES DAVIS~Walkin'~1st PRESS Prestige 7076 DEEP GROOVE JAZZ LP~446/447 W 50th! MILES DAVIS~Walkin'~1st PRESS Prestige 7076 DEEP GROOVE JAZZ LP~446/447 W 50th!
Miles Davis All Stars ?– Walkin'
Prestige ?– PRLP 7076
Released: 1957
First pressing with 446 W. 50th St. N.Y.C. address on both labels.
Cover address is 447 West 50th Street, New York 19, N.Y.
Deep Groove pressing with "fireworks" labels!
Laminated cover is in VG++ condition with some light wear.
There is a bend in the upper right corner.
Lamination is almost completely intact!
All edges are intact and not split!
There is a lateral heat warp at the edge of the LP which is slightly audible at the beginning of both sides. Otherwise, the heavyweight, stiff vinyl is in EX condition with only light surface scuffs and plays with very occasional light surface noise.
Impressive condition for a jazz classic that is 60 years old!
The undeniable strength and conviction present in Miles Davis' performance on Walkin', underscores the urgency and passion with which he would rightfully reclaim his status as a primary architect of bop. Davis is supported by his all-stars, consisting of his primary rhythm unit: Horace Silver (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). The sextet featured on the title track, as well as "Blue 'n' Boogie," adds the talents of J.J. Johnson (trombone) and Lucky Thompson (tenor sax). Davis' quintet includes the primary trio and Dave Schildkraut (alto sax). Perhaps not an instantly recognizable name, Schildkraut nonetheless made some notable contributions to Stan Kenton's Kenton Showcase EPs, concurrent with his work with Miles. Walkin' commences with the extended title track, which follows a standard 12-bar blues theme. While the solos from Johnson and Thomson are unique, Miles retains a palpable sense of extrication from the music -- as if the song was an extension of his solo instead of the other way around. The lethargic rhythms reiterate the subtle adornments of the horn section to the basic trio. In direct contrast to "Walkin'" is a full-tilt jumper, "Blue 'n' Boogie." The improvisation yields some truly memorable solos and exchanges between Davis and Johnson -- who can be heard clearly quoting from Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning." "Solar" maintains a healthy tempo while drawing the listener in to the delicate interplay where the solos often dictate the melody. Horace Silver's piano solo is Ellington-esque in it's subdued elegance. The final track, "Love Me or Leave Me," gives the most solid indication of the direction Miles' impending breakthrough would take. So swift and certain is each note of his solo, it reflects the accuracy of someone thinking several notes ahead of what he is playing. Walking is a thoroughly solid effort.
Tracklist
A1 Walkin'
A2 Blue N' Boogie
B1 Solar
B2 You Don't Know What Love Is
B3 Love Me Or Leave Me
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