The New Miles Davis Quintet

The New Miles Davis Quintet captures a pivotal moment in jazz history, presenting Miles Davis at the forefront of a new musical direction. Recorded in 1955, this session introduces the first great Miles Davis Quintet, featuring John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones—a group whose chemistry would redefine modern jazz.

The album blends lyrical sophistication with driving swing, balancing tight ensemble interplay and inspired improvisation. Tracks like “Just Squeeze Me” and “There Is No Greater Love” highlight the group’s elegance, while “S’posin’” and “Stablemates” showcase a sharper, more assertive hard-bop energy. Coltrane’s emerging voice alongside Miles’s refined phrasing creates a compelling contrast that pushes the music forward.

This 20th Century Masterworks coloured series edition, pressed on 180-gram red vinyl, includes two bonus tracks and updated liner notes, offering a vibrant and collectible presentation of one of the foundational recordings in the evolution of modern jazz.