Miles Davis – The Greatest History 1955-1969 6 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition During the period 1955 to 1969, Miles Davis experienced remarkable development as a musician and left an indelible mark on the history of jazz. During this era, Davis transformed from a prominent figure in bebop and cool jazz to a pioneer in modal jazz and fusion, constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre. Here are some key highlights from this time: 1.) Birth of the Cool (1949-1950): Although slightly ahead of the stated time frame, it is important to note Davis' involvement in the Birth of the Cool sessions. These recordings, made with a nonet with innovative arrangements by Gil Evans and others, helped lay the foundation for the cool jazz movement. 2.) 1955-1959: The Quintet Years: During this time, Davis led one of the most legendary quintets in jazz history, consisting of John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones (later replaced by Jimmy). Cobb) on drums. This quintet produced a number of groundbreaking albums for Prestige and Columbia Records, including Miles Ahead (1957), Milestones (1958) and Kind of Blue (1959). 3.)“Kind of Blue” (1959): “Kind of Blue” is widely considered one of the greatest jazz albums of all time and represented a turn towards modal jazz and marked a departure from the complex chord progressions of bebop. Featuring iconic tracks such as “So What” and “All Blues,” the album showcased Davis’ innovative modal approach to improvisation and became a best-selling jazz album. 4.) 1960s: Exploring Modal and Avant-Garde Jazz: In the early 1960s, Davis continued his exploration of modal jazz with albums such as Sketches of Spain (1960) and Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall (1961). continued. He also began experimenting with avant-garde elements and formed his second classical quintet with Wayne Shorter on saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. “In a Silent Way” and “Bitches Brew” (1969): Towards the end of the 1960s, Davis explored electric instruments and rock influences, which led to the creation of groundbreaking fusion albums such as 5.)“In a Silent Way” (1969) and “In a Silent Way” (1969). Bitches Brew” (1970). These albums revolutionized jazz by incorporating elements of rock, funk and electronic music and paved the way for the fusion movement of the 1970s. Over these years, Miles Davis's restless creativity, willingness to take risks and commitment to innovation made him one of the most important figures in the history of jazz and left a rich and diverse legacy that continues to inspire musicians today. Tracklist: A1 'Round Midnight A2 Dear Old Stockholm A3 Miles Ahead A4 Miles B1 Summertime B2 Straight, No Chaser B3 So What C1 All Blues C2 Concierto De Aranjuez D1 Someday My Prince Will Come D2 Bye Bye Blackbird D3 On Green Dolphin Street E1 Seven Steps To Heaven E2 Autumn Leaves F1 Milestones F2 Stella By Starlight G1 My Funny Valentine G2 Walkin' H1 Four H2 E.S.P. H3 Freedom Jazz Dance I1 The Sorcerer I2 Nefertiti I3 Water Babies J1 Stuff J2 Frelon Brun (Brown Hornet) K1 In A Silent Way/It's About That Time L1 Bitches Brew Manufactured By – CBS/Sony Inc. 28-track, 6-LP vinyl box set with each disc in a custom printed die-cut poly-lined paper inner, including illustrated 12-page booklet with Japanese text biography, notes on the recordings and album discography. All housed in a 12" textured picture box. Condition: LP`s / VG+ to Near Mint (only fine, flat, thread scratches from the years without effect) OBI / Near Mint (wrinkles) Cover / NM (wrinkles,light) Booklet / VG+ (unfortunately the staples have rusted and left stains, see pictures) OIS / Near Mint 8light folds) (the pictures and the description are an integral part of the state and the scope of the delivery of the LP or Single…) ★★★ Another "Must-Have "! Limited Compilation Box from The Master Of Jazz ★★★ ★★★ For every rare single & LP I add a new inner sleeve with acid-free plastic so that you can enjoy the singles & LPs for a long time ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special LP box so that nothing can happen to your LP during transport (see pictures) ★★★ Each LP/Single is washed again with a special record washing machine (see picture) before it is sent (this machine is of course not included in the scope of delivery) An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD Memorabilia Thank´s for your interest. Check out my other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ Delivery to Lithuania, Portugal,Bulgaria and Norway only by Express Post