Yet another compilation of weak early recordings
Mark A. Elliott | Richmond, VA United States | 03/14/2001
(2 out of 5 stars)
"For the collector only, these are mostly live performances from Miles' early career and tend to be muddy recordings of typical bop. All have been issued on various compilations before. Better compilations are "Out of the Blue" by Hallmark and "Miles Davis at the Royal Roost 1948, at Birdland 1950, 1953" by Le Jazz. Track Listing: 1.Conception; 2.Ray's Idea; 3.That Old Black Magic; 4.Max is Making Wax; 5.Woody'n You; 6.Down; 7.Move; 8.The Squirrel; 9.Lady Bird; 10.Confirmation; 11.Out of the Blue; 12.52nd St. Theme; 13.Half Nelson; 14.Night in Tunisia; 15.Dig; 16.Chasin' the Bird; 17.Hot House; 18.Walkin'; 19.Bye Bye Blackbird; 20.I Got Rhythm; Dates: 1-5:(February 18,1950); 6:(June 2,1951); 7-9:(June 29,1951); 10-11:(May 2, 1952); 12:?; 13:?; 14-15,20:(May 16, 1953); 16:(September 25, 1948); 17:(May 1950); 18-19:(May 17, 1958);"