Miles Davis - Birth Of The Blue (Analogue Productions)

Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue is undisputedly considered the most important jazz album of all time, with a total of five songs. Now, for the first time released on their own, Birth Of The Blue presents these four more songs from that same historic sextet, recorded in the same time period and at the same studio as Kind Of Blue. The sextet, consisted of pianist Bill Evans, drummer Jimmy Cobb, bassist Paul Chambers, and saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and was led by trumpet maestro Miles Davis.

Undervalued since their recording, the tunes on this album reflect historial and musical significance. They offer early glimpses into the modal jazz that Kind of Blue would bring to the forefront. Using modes common in modern classical music, rather than the chords of popular songs, Miles had begun to experiment with the new approach on the Milestones recording sessions previously. 

Through the years, these four remarkable performances - all from a single recording session in 1958 and all exemplary of the sound of Miles Davis' legend-loaded sextet of that year - have not been served well. They have been largely treated as add-ons for other compilations.

Now, for the first time, Analogue Productions, together with Quality Record Prssings, has deservedly given these tracks a stellar stand-alone release for jazz fans to savour. Featuring four tracks, including three ballads and one Davis original, the music was meticulously remastered from new transfers of the original stereo session tapes.

Heavyweight audiophile vinyl produced by Analogue Production in 2025. Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab. Deluxe gatefold packaging. US Import.

TRACKLISTING:

On Green Dolphin Street

Fran-Dance

Stella By Starlight

Love For Sale