Modern Jazz Giants

Product Description
One of the strongest of Miles Davis' recordings with his first classic quintet (a group also including the young tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones), this CD reissue is highlighted by If I Were a Bell, I Could Write a Book and Sonny Rollins' Oleo. Actually all six selections are quite rewarding and helped set the standard for bands of the era. 6 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Average customer rating: (3.5 stars) As a document of Miles finding his feet, this isn't bad bags groove Davis Bags and Monk hot swingin' jazz Decent Early Miles with Sonny Rollins

Bags Groove Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants Steamin' With the Miles Davis Quintet Blue Haze Miles Davis and Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet Miles Davis & the Modern Jazz Giants (20 Bit Mastering) ASIN: B000000YDT Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Bags' Groove (Take 1)
2. Bags' Groove (Take 2)
3. Airegin
4. Oleo
5. But Not For Me (Take 2)
6. Doxy
7. But Not For Me (Take 1)

Album Description

The title track of Bags Groove comes from December 24, 1954, the classic date that matched together trumpeter Miles Davis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Thelonious Monk, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. Davis and Monk actually did not get along all that well and the trumpeter did not want Monk playing behind his solos, but a great deal of brilliant music occurred on the day of their encounter. There are two very different versions apiece of Bags' Groove, and Monk's solo on the first take was one of his best. The rest of the album is taken from a session the previous June that included Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver doing Rollins' own Airegin as well as Oleo and But Not for Me. Timeless music that defies easy classification, this set belongs in every jazz collection. 7 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label.

Customer Reviews:

(3.5 stars) As a document of Miles finding his feet, this isn't bad.......2007-07-09

For the most part, Bags' Groove is nothing more than standard-issue bebop. I stress "for the most part" because of the colossal title track, an eleven minute groove that sinks in and never lets go. Guest appearances by Milt "Bags" Jackson and Thelonious Monk are not wasted. At all. Nor do they overshadow Miles. The chemistry between them is perfect - great song to get lost in. Now, most of the other songs here are just, um... they happened, they existed, now what? - a flaw I find in several early Davis albums, Birth of the Cool aside. Still, they're tasteful, they're never annoying, nicely performed, and one of 'em's actually pretty good - I'm a fan of "Airegin", though it can never hope to match the title song, which actually overshadows a lot of Miles' pre-Coltrane career ("Walkin'" and about half of Birth of the Cool aside). Oh, "If Not For Me" is nice enough, I guess. "Oleo" and "Doxy"? I could take them or leave them. Regardless, Miles' career would later reach much higher heights.

bags groove.......2006-12-21

miles' trumpet on the title cut(s) is smooth as velvet and well worth the price of the cd.

in his memoir, miles and me, quincy troupe devoted three pages to the title cut and concluded '...before miles recorded bags groove he had secretly gone to his father's farm in millstadt, illinois, to kick his habit. that's why he played so great, because he was drug-free, really clean.'

Davis Bags and Monk.......2006-07-16

Basically, the entire CD is excellent, but since two inital numbers (two takes of "Bags' Groove") are so much superior to the rest of the CD, I simply loose interest in the follow-up songs...
The reasons for this are simple - not only do the rest of the songs lack Milt Jackson ("BAGS" who wrote the first tune), on the rest of this fine CD Thelonious Monk is replaced by Horace Silver who (although a great player) is simply not that kind of genius.

The most bizarre thing is that Miles didn't like Monk's playing! He insisted that Monk kept his hands of the piano during the leader's solos! However, this is not so strange - great minds often disagree and, in addition to that, Miles' approach to the trumpet sound throuoght the greatest portion of his carreer (prior to his fusion-rock-electronics phase) is quite lyrical in nature. Monk's wry and cynical analysis of tunes he played is anything but lyrical.

Nevertheless, Monk sounds equally brilliant while soloing and while accompanying Milt Jackson (and he did a fine job as Clark Terry's sideman on another great album) so I guess he might have worked well with Miles as well, making this somewhat incoherent album quite historical...

hot swingin' jazz.......2005-08-07

This record is pretty hot. I've read all the preceding reviews, I do not understand how some people say that this record isnt in some way or another top-notch. Sure, this isn't like the Miles Davis recording "Kind of Blue", but I believe it wasn't supposed to be. "Kind of Blue" seemed to have a somewhat different mood and certainly backing players with much different styles than ones appearing here. I wouldn't recommend this record as an introduction to real jazz or to Miles Davis ("Kind of Blue" is probably best for that), but people who already like hot, swinging jazz and need not be introduced to Miles Davis really should have this record. I did not get the feeling that the quality of playing was any less than stellar. One reviewer seems to imply that because this material came from the Prestige Label which is known to pay the artists the day of the recording, the musicians were just trying to throw something together in order to make a quick buck to spend on drugs or whatever. This does not sound like a recording of this sort. It just might take a couple of listens to really start getting into it and interpreting it. Also, I bought a non-remastered version, and the sound is just alright, but I definitely suggest buying a remastered version of this CD.

The first two tracks (two different takes of Bags Groove) are just joy to listen to, and I could listen to those over and over. Even though he is not listed in the credits for some reason, Thelonious Monk is playing the piano on both takes of Bags Groove. His piano sound and style is immediately recognizable, and it is essential Monk, in my opinion. These two first tracks came from the Chrimas Eve jam session, the rest of which is on another CD called "Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants". I can't wait to hear that disc also because I love Monk's piano, and I want to hear more of the unique and rare Monk/Davis collaboration. Other tracks on the "Bags Groove" CD are enhanced with Sonny's sax and sound great. Track 3 is burnin'! The rhythm section (bass and drums) is amazing - it gives rock-solid backing to the great improvisations of other players.

Decent Early Miles with Sonny Rollins.......2005-05-08

This is a nice little album featuring Milt Jackson (Bags), on two takes of the title track. He is masterful on vibes, and it's a shame he didn't do much more on this release. The other tracks are pretty much fillers. One of my favorite songs from the time is "Airegin" written by Sonny Rollins (which is really just Nigeria spelled backwards). However, this version is nowhere near as good as the take on the album, "Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet." The latter version is hard bop and this one is a lot more tame. Honorable Mention goes out to "Oleo" but I would look elsewhere for early Miles.

If you read up on jazz history, you'll find out that PRESTIGE was a label for heroin addicts who needed fast cash to score a fix and it shows in the majority of the recordings I own on the label. Apparently, the musicians got paid in cash on the day of the recording, but were only allowed two takes at the most. There are some highpoints on the label, though, and "Bags Groove" is one of them.

Average customer rating: Nice Companion to Bags' Groove "Rudy, put this on the record - all of it!" Some just don't get it CD or NOT CD great, but should all be on 1 lp

Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants Miles Davis Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bags Groove Miles Davis and Milt Jackson Quintet/Sextet The Musings of Miles Steamin' With the Miles Davis Quintet Blue Haze ASIN: B000000YJC Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. The Man I Love (Take 2)
2. Swing Spring
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Bemsha Swing
5. The Man I Love

Album Description

One of the strongest of Miles Davis' recordings with his first classic quintet (a group also including the young tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones), this CD reissue is highlighted by If I Were a Bell, I Could Write a Book and Sonny Rollins' Oleo. Actually all six selections are quite rewarding and helped set the standard for bands of the era. 6 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label.

Customer Reviews:

Nice Companion to Bags' Groove.......2007-02-18

I picked this up because it contained the rest of the session gave us Bags' Groove. The Man I Love is the highlite in my opinion. I love the sound of Miles and Milt together. 'Round Midnight is played by the original Miles Davis Quintet and does not belong in this collection, it's fantastic but it's out of place here. Besides, I already had it on "The Miles Davis Quintet Legendary Prestige Sessions". If you have Bag's Groove then you definitely want to own the rest of the session plus, you get to hear the players muff the first take of "The Man I Love" and the ensuing bickering between Miles and Monk.

Just a comment on the "CD or NOT CD" review. Sir: You are very arrogant to go questioning the chops and abilities of a man like Monk. It's perfectly fine to write "I don't get Monk". I write that sort of thing all the time and in fact, I don't really get Monk overall but I love his writing. Without Monk we wouldn't have "Round Midnight and The Miles Davis Quintet's reading of that chart. That recording is without question one of the great recordings in recorded American music. Anyone who really understands "jazz" and American music knows this is a fact. Monk was a genius whether you and I "get him" or not. Also, comparing one musician to another is just plain dumb. Of course they are different, they are two different souls following the Muse in their own way. Comments like your's really rile me, I've read similar things written about Eric Dolphy, an indisputable genius who's music only the priviledged few ever "get".

"Rudy, put this on the record - all of it!".......2005-10-16

Fireworks. The session on which Miles and Monk almost came to blows - yet both produced some of their best work of the decade. Miles hated the way Monk comped behind his solos and they argued about it, until Miles told Monk he wanted him to stop playing when he (Miles) soloed. Monk, of course, didn't care for that idea too much. They bickered and some of those vocal exchanges appear right on the recording. But somehow it also inspired them because they play intense, brilliant music at the same time. Unfortunately, the CD doesn't include the whole session: besides the two takes of THE MAN I LOVE, there were two takes of BAGS' GROOVE recorded, neither of which make it on this CD. (You'll find those on the Prestige CD titled BAGS' GROOVE, OJC 245). And ROUND MIDNIGHT isn't from this date at all.

BEMSHA SWING might be the most amazing track here because on it Miles allowed Monk to play behind him. The transition from Miles's solo to Monk's is brilliant, with Miles laying down Monkian phrases which Monk then picks up on. SWING SPRING is one of Davis's earliest modal compositions, a terrific tune. The two takes of THE MAN I LOVE are quite different, with the second take's angry musical exchanges between Miles and Monk, with Miles's desire to be lyrical and Monks's to be experimental, causing a tension for the listener that is almost unbearable - and magnificent. It's amazing to hear these two headstrong, magisterial musicians "fighting" for dominance right before our ears - no holds barred. A fantastic recording date. A must-have CD.

Some just don't get it.......2004-09-10

To the reviewer below who claims "Thelonious Monk is by far the most overrated musician of all time," you obviously don't get it and are throwing out opinions on subjects of which you know nothing. The "genius" label is reserved for those who truly deserve it, such as people like Mozart, Miles and Monk. I defy you to name a single credible jazz musician that doesn't have a library of Monk tunes they can pull from their head and play from memory. The fact you weren't sure where Monk was coming from or was going to go was an essential part of the genius in his playing itself. I'm also not sure you would call the man who wrote "Round Midnight," "Epistrophy," and "Straight, No Chaser" (if I may be so bold as to include a woefully inadequate list of his classic standards) "overrated". Likewise, were it not for Monk, the man who almost single-handedly invented bebop, we wouldn't know jazz as it stands today.

Lastly, comparing Monk to Oscar Peterson is like comparing a Dodge Viper to a bowl of fruit. To paraphrase Jules from Pulp Fiction: "They ain't no same ballpark. Hell, they ain't even the same sport!".

CD or NOT CD.......2002-02-10

Some of these so-called giants are good and some are not good at all. In my opinion Thelonious Monk is by far the most overrated musician of all time. When you listen to monk play he makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. You would think he's playing another song ! Whatever he's playing, he's always behind(in his own nonsensical style)in just about every song. To be perfectly honest I can't see what anyone could possibly see in this man.(do yourself a favor) If you want to listen to a genius at the piano listen to Oscar Peterson. Don't insult your intelligence with this CD.

great, but should all be on 1 lp.......2000-09-26

This lp consists of the rest of the tunes recorded during the "Bags Groove" sessions in 1954, with Milt Jackson on vibes,, Thelonious Monk, piano, Percy Heath, bass, and Kenny Clarke, drums.... the exception to this is track 3, "Round About Midnight," which is Miles with Red Garland, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones, which was recorded on 26 October 1956 during the sessions for the "Cookin," and "Workin'" lps.

Despite what internal friction might have existed between Miles and Monk, the quality of play on these tracks are breathtaking, with Miles and Jackson coming to the fore. Monk's playing on his own "Bemsha Swing" is top rate, with his idiosyncratic style fitiing in perfectly with the ensemble.

My only hope is that one day, all of these tracks (minus "Round About Midnight," which is great but clearly out of place on this lp..it should be placed on any of Davis' 4 final Prestige offerings with his 1st great quintet) and those of "Bag's Groove" will be combined on 1 lp to showcase everything these groups did without having to jump from cd to cd to find it all. Despite the obvious money making strategy used here, the listener would be better off having it all in one place (of course, the 8 cd set of Miles' Prestige recordings does infact do all of this).

Great tunes and great groups help make this lp a very nice one indeed.

Average customer rating: Was there EVER a more appropriate title? Phenomenal set An early masterpiece Great Music

Miles Davis & the Modern Jazz Giants (20 Bit Mastering) Miles Davis Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bags' Groove (20 Bit Mastering) Bags Groove Walkin' (20 Bit Mastering) Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall Relaxin' With Miles (20 Bit Mastering) ASIN: B00000K0YG Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. The Man I Love (Take 2)
2. Swing Spring
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Bemsha Swing
5. The Man I Love (Take 1)

Amazon.com

Most of the music on this CD comes from an unusual session held on Christmas Eve of 1954 at Rudy Van Gelder's Hackensack, New Jersey, studio. Gathered there were five giants of the bop movement, most linked by the highest musical sympathy. Vibraphonist Milt Jackson, drummer Kenny Clarke, and bassist Percy Heath were all members of the Modern Jazz Quartet, having worked extensively with the session's pianist, Thelonious Monk, while Clarke and Heath had worked throughout the year as Miles Davis's rhythm section. The only incompatibility was between Davis and Monk, and it shows in what isn't here: though they shared an almost sculptural sense of musical structure, Davis hated Monk's comping and asked him not to play during his solos. The hurt feelings never show in the music, though, with two profound and distinct takes of "The Man I Love," a lively version of Monk's "Bemsha Swing," and Davis's first exploration of scale composition, "Swing Spring," all linked by focused musical invention and inspired swing. Whatever he thought of Monk's playing, Davis had the highest regard for his compositions. It shows here in the arrangement of "'Round Midnight" recorded at Davis's final Prestige session in October of 1956, with its thoughtful contrast between Davis's pensive, muted theme statement and John Coltrane's aggressive tenor solo. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Was there EVER a more appropriate title?.......2005-03-04

Jazz Giants indeed. You got Miles. You got Milt. You got Monk. That's just the M's folks. Then you got Trane. Then Red, then Heath, then Chambers, then Clarke, then Philly. My God it simply doesn't get much better than that.

As most people have pointed out, this was recorded right at the time of the equally incredible "BAGS GROOVE" lp. As a side, if you don't have that, get it. Period.

Also as is quite well-known, there were some hurt-feelings between Miles and Monk that happened in this session. Christmas Eve, 1954 session...on the Christmas Eve date, Miles asked Monk to lay out and not comp behind his solos, leading to a priceless moment on the second take of Gershwin's "The Man I Love." A muted Miles begins at a dirge-like tempo, as Jackson and Monk toll away; a tempo change keys a swinging Milt solo--transforming the ballad into a hard blues--and Monk kind of mindlessly and by the numbers, almost pronouncing the...man...I...love in hilarious rhythmic paraphrases and long, long rests--disappearing completely just before the bridge as Clarke and Heath burn along. Finally Miles paraphrases the theme from "Four" by way of saying "helloooooo" and the pianist comes back with stomping blues chords. As they say, priceless. But, the animosity never fully healed and was never fully put behind the two.

This is a beautiful, beautiful recording and it captures a time, moment and energy that can never again be recaptured. They simply don't come like this anymore. Get this now and cherish it forever. And, get the K2-20 bit remastered version, without a doubt. It is vastly superior to the regular version. Likewise, if you're considering "BAGS GROOVE" and don't already have it (shame on you for not having it), I would recommend the JVCXR (extended resolution) version. Pricier, but worth it.

Phenomenal set.......2004-03-09

Each track on this set is a masterpiece in it's own way. The one cut featuring the personel from Miles' first quintet is a standout for me. Round Midnight never sounded better than it does here. Coltrane's solo just soars and contrasts beautifully with Miles' softer approach. THe other tracks feature Milt Jackson and Monk and they play off of each other beautifully.. The highlight is Miles indescribably expressive trumpet playing here. The seed are being sown for his future masterpiece recordings and with these fine musicians backing him up the sound that is achieved is stunning. Percy Heath's bass lines are so crisp and the remastering really allows the bass lines to jump out of the speakers. This along with the remastered version of Bags Groove with the same lineup are highly recommended. Sound quality is A ++.

An early masterpiece.......2001-09-26

The official line is that Miles Davis's "comeback" from heroin addiction and relative obscurity happened at the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival. But the truth is that Davis had been recording actively in the studio during all of 1954, and that the results ranged from excellent to spectacular. The bulk of the music he recorded that year was for the Prestige label; it was packaged primarily on three LPs: "Walkin'", "Bags' Groove", and "Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants". Though all three are essential for the Miles Davis fan, this one is probably the best. For one, four of the tracks come from Davis's only session with the pianist Thelonious Monk. (The other two tracks from that session are on "Bags' Groove".) Monk and Davis didn't get along -- Davis hated Monk's angular comping, and demanded that the pianist lay out during the trumpet solos. But Monk rose to the challenge, providing some inspired solos. For two, the other three musicians (all members of the Modern Jazz Quartet, hence the name of the LP) play really well. Vibraphonist Milt Jackson rarely played better, while few rhythm sections swung harder than Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke. For three, Miles Davis plays some of the most beautiful trumpet solos of his career; the ballad playing on both takes of "The Man I Love" is absolutely gorgeous, while on the more up tempo numbers his clear tone rings out like a bell. For four, the performances are incredible -- "Bemsha Swing", "Swing Spring", and the two takes of "The Man I Love" are all desert island material. As an added bonus, this CD includes a take of "Round 'Midnight" recorded by the Quintet with Coltrane and Garland two years later. This version is not quite as memorable as the one recorded for Columbia but is excellent nonetheless. There is no excuse for not owning this wonderful album, especially in the crystal clear 20 bit remastered version -- it is one of the best of Miles Davis's career.

Great Music.......2000-05-23

Miles Davis Sounds Great on this Set.&the Musicians here with Him SOund Fantastic.Very Original Music&VIbe.The Styling&Feel Work on this Set.ANother Must Have From Miles.

Average customer rating: Now THIS is a good sampler

Genius of Modern Piano: 1947-1957 Bud Powell Manufacturer: Giants of Jazz (Ita) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Bebop | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Bebop | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00000DH32 Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Glass Enclosure
2. A Night In Tunisia
3. Tempus Fugit
4. Celia
5. Un Poco Loco
6. Autumn In New York
7. Hallucinations
8. Get Happy
9. Sweet Georgia Brown
10. Tea For Two
11. Over The Rainbow
12. Parisian Thoroughfare (Parisienne Thorofare)
13. Collard Greens And Black Eyed Peas
14. Sure Thing
15. Ornithology
16. Bud's Bubble
17. I'll Remember April
18. Indiana
19. Nice Work If You Can Get It
20. Oblivion
21. 'Round Midnight
22. Bud On Bach
23. Someone To Watch Over Me
24. All God's Chillun Got Rhythm

Customer Reviews:

Now THIS is a good sampler.......2001-07-18

In a Bud Powell market full of box sets and strange compilations, this volume comes very close to being an ideal starter for those unfamiliar with Powell, who want one CD with some of his finest work. A very nice cross section of Roost trios, Blue Notes and Verves. I can't even argue too much with the track selections. Recommended.

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Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants Miles Davis Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007OE3GG Release Date: 2005-04-04

Tracks:

1. Man I Love (Take 2)
2. Swing Spring
3. 'round About Midnight
4. Bemsha Swing
5. Man I Love (Take 1)

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Bags' Groove Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FIHBEK Release Date: 2006-07-03

Tracks:

1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants Miles Davis Manufacturer: Prestige/OJC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000GIWMPC Release Date: 2006-09-04

Tracks:

1. Man I Love [Take 2]
2. Swing Spring
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Bemsha Swing
5. Man I Love [Take 1] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants,

Album Description

Limited Edition digitally remastered Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Prestige. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Vol. 3-Modern Jazz Giants ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000F7NT7O Release Date: 2006-05-30

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Bags' Groove Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants Manufacturer: Jvc Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005GWFH Release Date: 2003-08-21

Tracks:

1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

Album Details

Part of the 'masters of Jazz: The History Series 1949-1969'. 20 Bit Digitally Remastered.

Average customer rating: Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants Highest recommendation An outstanding collaboration of immortal jazz giants

Bags' Groove Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants Manufacturer: Jvc / Xrcd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Miles Davis & the Modern Jazz Giants (20 Bit Mastering) Walkin' (20 Bit Mastering) Steamin With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (20 Bit Mastering) Relaxin' With Miles (20 Bit Mastering) ASIN: B000040OHN Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

1. Bag's Groove
2. Bag's Groove
3. Airegin
4. Oleo
5. But Not for Me
6. Doxy
7. But Not for Me

Customer Reviews:

Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants.......2007-02-23

Bags' Groove title cut (both takes) was recorded in the same December 24 1954 session that gave us Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants. This is Miles, just as he was getting himself together. Miles' deeply personal tone can be heard in its early stages. The remaining CD tracks are by a quintet that includes Sonny Rollins, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke, and Horace Silver. I believe it would have been a more consistent release to put both Modern Jazz Giants and Bags' Groove out as a single set but that's life I guess. The notes on this package, considering it's a limited 10,000 copy edition, are rather scant and there aren't any photos. But the music is great. I have to admit that I don't really understand what Monk is doing with his solo on both takes but that's ok too. If you are a Miles Davis fan, especially of the classic first Quintet, then you must own Bags' Groove as well as The Modern Jazz Giants releases

Highest recommendation.......2004-03-04

I just received this remastered classic from Amazon and it is ASTOUNDING ! I can't believe it took me so long to pick this up. Miles sounds as good as I've ever heard him and the rest of the musicians are also at their best particularly Milt Jackson on the title track. Monk sounds a bit tentative and the story is that Miles asked him to sit out while he took his solo but Monk came through when it was his time to comp behind Jackson's solo and take his own solo. He sounds inventive and unmistakably Monk. Horace Silver and Sonny Rollins both sound wonderful and the tracks where they are featured really swing. The heart of this fine CD is the incredible rhythm section of Percy Heath and Keny Clarke. These guys were rock solid throughout this session and with the remastering Heath's bass lines just jump through the speakers.
Do not hesitate to purchase this. You will be glad you did.

An outstanding collaboration of immortal jazz giants.......2000-10-08

Wow! What an album (CD) this truely is a recording of great Jazz giants that the world will never see again. Miles Davis is outstanding as always on this, Theolonius Monk adds his signature twist on the piano and Milt Jackson on the vibes makes this a MUST have recording for Jazz fans. The rest of the group include Horace Silver, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke that are each giants in the Jazz world. Although Miles and Theolonius didn't get along, the first two songs on this recording "Bags Groove" and its alternate take, definitely groove to the sound. Each of the artists trade off riffs with each other and then they blend wonderfully well. The rest of the songs are wonderful to listen to. This is an expensive CD, but is well worth the money to spend on it. The remastering is outstanding and the clarity of sound is perfect. It almost sounds like the listener is in the studio with these artists when they record it. As stated before, this is a MUST get for any fans of great beebop or great Jazz in general.

Jazz Music:

1. Most Much!
2. Move Your Hand [Live]
3. Nice Moves
4. Off the Beaten Path
5. Other Voices
6. Out of Nowhere
7. Piano in E-Solo Piano
8. Playing to the Moon [Import]
9. Real Ragtime: Disc Recordings from Its Heyday
10. Same

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