Celebrate the legendary Miles Davis with “Miles ’54: The Prestige Recordings,” a stunning 4LP vinyl collection that captures the trumpet maestro’s groundbreaking 1954 sessions. This release commemorates the 70th anniversary of these iconic recordings and the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records. Featuring collaborations with jazz giants like Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, and Thelonious Monk, this collection is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and vinyl collectors alike. The album includes tracks from “Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins,” “Miles Davis Quintet,” “Miles Davis All Star Sextet,” and “Miles Davis Quartet,” showcasing Davis’s innovative bebop and hard bop styles. Enhanced with new liner notes by GRAMMY Award-winning music historian Ashley Kahn and session notes by Dan Morgenstern, this release is a deep dive into one of jazz’s most transformative years.

Album Information:

• Artist: Miles Davis
• Format: 4LP Vinyl
• Genre: Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop
• Label: Prestige Records
• Featuring: Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk

Track Listing:

1. A1. Four 4:03
2. A2. Old Devil Moon 3:25
3. A3. Blue Haze 6:12
4. A4. Solar 4:45
5. B1. You Don’t Know What Love Is 4:24
6. B2. Love Me Or Leave Me 6:58
7. B3. I’ll Remember April 7:55
8. C1. Blue ‘N’ Boogie 8:18
9. C2. Walkin’ 13:28
10. D1. Airegin 4:59
11. D2. Oleo 5:14
12. D3. But Not For Me (Take 1) 5:45
13. D4. But Not For Me (Take 2) 4:37
14. E1. Doxy 4:54
15. E2. Bags’ Groove (Take 1) 11:14
16. F1. Bags’ Groove (Take 2) 9:22
17. F2. Bemsha Swing 9:33
18. G1. Swing Spring 10:45
19. H1. The Man I Love (Take 1) 8:30
20. H2. The Man I Love (Take 2) 7:56

Release Details:

• Release Date: 2024
• Edition: Anniversary Edition
• Audio: Remastered by Paul Blakemore

Package Contents:

• Media: 4 Vinyl LPs
• Bonus: Liner notes by Ashley Kahn, session notes by Dan Morgenstern
• Packaging: Gatefold sleeve

Artist Background:

Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in jazz history, revolutionized the genre with his innovative approach to improvisation and composition. Known for his cool, understated trumpet style, Davis was a key figure in the development of bebop, cool jazz, and modal jazz. His 1954 recordings for Prestige Records marked a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his ability to lead and collaborate with some of the greatest musicians of the era. This collection is a testament to his enduring legacy and the timeless quality of his music.