Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet


Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet is a studio album by the Miles Davis quintet recorded in 1956 and released circa January 1960. Two sessions on May 11, 1956 and October 26 in the same year resulted in four albums—this one, Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet and Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet.
Track 2 is a composition written for Davis by Eddie Vinson. "Trane's Blues", also credited to Davis, is in fact a John Coltrane composition.

Background

As his star rose in 1955, Davis formed a new quintet, featuring saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. In order to fulfill contractual obligations, he recorded lengthy, spontaneous songs with the quintet, which were released over four albums—Workin, Cookin, Relaxin, and Steamin' with the Miles Davis Quintet.

Track listing

Prestige – LP 7166:
All tracks recorded on May 11, 1956, except "Half Nelson", recorded on October 26.

Personnel