The Musings Of Miles (LP)

Miles Davis was a pioneering American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer, recognized as a key figure in jazz and 20th-century music. His career spanned five decades, during which he explored diverse musical styles. From 1951 to 1956, he released 14 albums on Prestige Records, including classics like "Dig" and "Blue Haze." His performance at the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival raised his profile, leading to the formation of the acclaimed Miles Davis Quintet with notable musicians. Their recordings, including "Kind of Blue," cemented his legacy. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Davis pioneered jazz fusion, blending influences from funk and rock. He continued to innovate and perform until his death in 1991. The Musings of Miles was released in 1955 on Prestige Records and was the first 12" LP by legendary trumpeter Miles Davis. With Davis as bandleader, other players included Red Garland (piano), Oscar Pettiford (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). This new edition of the album is being released as part of the Original Jazz Classics Series on 180-gram vinyl pressed by RTI with all-analog mastering from the original tapes at Coherent Audio and a Stoughton Tip-On jack.