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Miles Davis and Milt Jackson: “Miles Davis and the Modern Giants of Jazz” (1955)

January 1, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Milt Jackson’s birthday. The American vibraphonist, who passed away in 1999, is best known for his membership in the Modern Jazz Quartet. However, Jackson also recorded two interesting albums with trumpeter Miles Davis.

One of them is the 1955 recording “Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants” released by Prestige Records. Alongside Jackson, Davis joins pianist Thelonious Monk, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. Legendary during the recording was the (alleged) quarrel between Monk and Davis, who did not want to be accompanied by the pianist during his solos. But it is precisely the friction between different musical characters that can lead to extraordinary results. In this regard, the version of “The Man I Love” is especially noteworthy.

In any case, the elegant swing of Milt Jackson and Miles Davis harmonized so well that they recorded another album the same year, but this time with pianist Ray Bryant.

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Composer: George Gershwin/1898 – 1937
Lyricist, Text source: Ira Gershwin/1896 – 1983
Gesamttitel: The evolution of a genius: Miles Davis 1945 – 1958
* The man I love
Soloist: Miles Davis/trumpet, 1926 – 1991
Performers: Miles Davis and The Modern Jazz Giants
Duration: 07:57 mins
Label: Giants of Jazz CDB 1203 (3 Compact Discs)

Author: Davis
Album: Miles Davis and the Modern Giants of Jazz
Oscillating spring
Performer(s): Miles Davis
Performer/Artists: Modern Jazz Giants
Duration: 10:51 mins
Label: Prestige 0902081

Author: Monaco
Album: Miles Davis and the Modern Giants of Jazz
Bemsha swing
Performer(s): Miles Davis
Performer/Artists: Modern Jazz Giants
Duration: 09:38 mins
Label: Prestige 0902081

Author: Gerschwin
Album: Miles Davis and the Modern Giants of Jazz
The Man I Love (Take 1)
Performer(s): Miles Davis
Performer/Artists: Modern Jazz Giants
Duration: 08:35 min
Label: Prestige 0902081

Composer: Jackie McLean/1931-2006
Album: ODYSSEY!
Title: Minor march/instr.
Soloist: Miles Davis / trumpet with accompaniment
Performer(s): Milt Jackson /Vibr.
Player/performers: Jackie McLean / alto saxophone
Interpreter/Performers: Ray Bryant /piano
Performer/Performers: Percy Heath /Bass
Performer/Performers: Art Taylor /Drums
Duration: 06:00 mins
Label: Prestige 7540

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