Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool (Tone Poet 180g) Vinyl LP｜ Other Products

Originally released in 1957, Birth of the Cool compiles 11 songs recorded by Miles Davis and his cohort of musicians (they together through experiments / rehearsals at arranger Gil Evans’ New York apartment) between 1949 and 1950. It’s an influential LP that marks a major development in post-bebop, namely, as the title of the album implies, the birth of cool jazz. Musicians that took part in the 12-tracker are Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, Al McKibbon, Max Roach, Al Haig and more, and some of the compositions included on this Capitol Music reissue are “Jeru,” “Move,” “Boplicity,” “Budo,” and “Moon Dreams.”

180g black vinyl pressing
part of Blue Note's Tone Poet 180g audiophile remaster series

all-analog remaster cut from the original tapes
housed in glossy tip-on gatefold sleeve
original release year: 1957
music label: Blue Note Records 2026

reviewed by donut savage 10/2016
Brand:Miles DavisCategory:_music-FUNKSKU:fr-5582Tags:Blue Note Records, Jazz Vinyltype:Vinyl LP