Miles Davis — Birth of the Blue
Smash prequel to what many consider the greatest jazz record ever!
Four more songs from the pioneering ensemble that produced Miles Davis' Kind of Blue!
Modal jazz precursor laid groundwork for future jazz innovation!
180-gram vinyl
Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from a new 30 ips quarter-inch stereo master tape transferred from the original 3-track session tapes
Plated and pressed at Quality Record Pressings for flawless production and superior fidelity!
Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish
"This session — recorded within the confines of Columbia’s 30th Street Studio in New York City on May 26, 1958 — captures the sextet in a free-flowing, exploratory mode, akin to a spontaneous blowing session. ... Our ratings for 'Birth of the Blue' are 10 for the Music (as comparison, 'Kind of Blue' is a stone-cold 11), and 10 for the Sound. We suggest you indulge in the 'Birth of the Blue' LP for its loose-knit renditions of American songbook classics. Savor the breathtaking solos that showcase one of the greatest jazz ensembles ever assembled, their artistry in full bloom." — Music = 10/11; Sound = 10/11 — Ken Micallef, AnalogPlanet.com, Jan. 17, 2025
Tracklist:
Side A
1. On Green Dolphin Street
2. Fran-Dance
Side B
1. Stella By Starlight
2. Love For Sale
Recording information:
Title: Birth Of The Blue
Artist: Miles Davis
Genre: Jazz
Media: 1x 180g LP Vinyl Stereo 33rpm, Limited, Remastered, . Mastered from Original Master Tape. High Quality Vinyl. Pressed @ QRP, USA
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: AAPJ172
Released: 1.12.2024 in US
Original release: 1979 by CBS 20AP 1401
EAN: 0198028166218
Discogs rel.#: 33236529
