The Miles Davis Quintet, active during various periods from the 1950s to the 1960s, is one of the pinnacles of modern jazz innovation and ensemble play. The quintet revolutionized jazz music multiple times, with the most notable line-up featuring Miles Davis on trumpet, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. This particular group, often referred to as the "First Great Quintet," laid the groundwork for the hard bop styles prevalent in the 1950s and early 1960s. Together, they recorded a series of albums for the Prestige label that are considered essential in the jazz canon, with titles such as "Steamin'," "Workin'," "Relaxin'," and "Cookin'."

Throughout their tenure, the Miles Davis Quintet's synthesis of individual talent and group cohesion led to legendary performances, many of which have been preserved in several live recordings. Albums like the "Complete Recordings Live At Konserthuset – Stockholm, Sweden 1960" and the "Complete Recordings Live At Olympia 1960" showcase their remarkable live energy and Davis's pioneering leadership. Each member of the quintet followed a trajectory towards individual acclaim, but the collective work of this group remains a milestone in the history of jazz. Davis continued to evolve and had other successful line-ups, but the impact of his first great quintet, in particular, left an indelible mark on the evolution of the genre. The quintet remains a subject of admiration and study for jazz aficionados and musicians, epitomizing the essence of improvisational harmony and exploratory sound within the domain of modern jazz.

Genres

Bebop

Contemporary Post-bop

Cool Jazz

Jazz

Related Artists

John Coltrane

Art Blakey

Chet Baker

Bill Evans

Herbie Hancock

Thelonious Monk

Sonny Rollins

Horace Silver

Cannonball Adderley

Dave Brubeck

Wayne Shorter

Freddie Hubbard

Latest Release

Miles Davis Quintet Complete Recordings Live At Konserthuset - Stockholm Sweden 1960 (Restauración 2023)

Miles Davis Quintet

Album - 28 Tracks - Released April 13, 2023