Miles Davis, "Round About Midnight", Unique Vinyl Copy, Rare Record, BBL7140
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Miles Davis, John Coltrane, "Round About Midnight", Vinyl, Rare Record, Philips BBL7140, Pre-release Promotional Copy, Mono recording .
At the Newport Jazz Festival in 1955, Davis performed the song "'Round Midnight" as part of an all-star jam session, with the song's composer Thelonious Monk along with Connie Kay and Percy Heath of the MJQ, Zoot Sims and Gerry Mulligan. Davis's solo received a positive reception from many jazz fans and critics. George Avakian of Columbia Records was in the audience, and his brother Aram persuaded him that he ought to sign Davis to the label.
Davis signed with Columbia and formed his first great quintet with John Coltrane on Tenor Saxophone, Red Garland on Piano, Paul Chambers on Bass and Philly Joe Jones on Drums.
"Round About Midnight" was his first album for the label. He was still under contract to Prestige but he had an agreement that he could record material for Columbia to release after the expiration of his Prestige contract. Recording took place at Columbia studios; the first session was on October 26, 1955 at Studio D, during which the track "Ah-Leu-Cha" was recorded with three numbers that did not appear on the album. This is the first studio recording of the quintet. The remainder of the album was recorded during sessions on June 5, 1956 ("Dear Old Stockholm", "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "Tadd's Delight") and September 10, 1956 ("All of You" and the titular "'Round Midnight") at Columbia's 30th Street Studio.
During the same period, the Miles Davis Quintet was also recording sessions to fulfill its contract with Prestige. (See the superb Workin, Steamin, Relaxin & Cookin albums)
This Album was released in USA by Columbia and in the UK in 1957 under the Philips label. This record is considered to be "a legend and one of the essential recordings in the history of recorded music", according to Jazz critics.
I was given this record, which is a unique promotional copy, in 1957 by a local DJ.
Condition is Used but record and sleeve are in Good Condition, considering their age. I am in the process of decluttering so another enthusiast should enjoy the record.
Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class or Courier to Addresses in the UK only.
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