Walkin' [Original Jazz Classics Series] [180g LP]

by Miles Davis Quintet, Miles Davis, Miles Davis All-Stars

Overview

The undeniable strength and conviction present in Miles Davis' performance on Walkin', underscores the urgency and passion with which he would rightfully reclaim his status as a primary architect of bop. Davis is supported by his all-stars, consisting of his primary rhythm unit: Horace Silver (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). The sextet featured on the title track, as well as "Blue 'n' Boogie," adds the talents of J.J. Johnson (trombone) and Lucky Thompson (tenor sax). Davis' quintet includes the primary trio and Dave Schildkraut (alto sax). Perhaps not an instantly recognizable name, Schildkraut nonetheless made some notable contributions to Stan Kenton's Kenton Showcase EPs, concurrent with his work with Miles. Walkin' commences with the extended title track, which follows a standard 12-bar blues theme. While the solos from Johnson and Thomson are unique, Miles retains a palpable sense of extrication from the music -- as if the song was an extension of his solo instead of the other way around. The lethargic rhythms reiterate the subtle adornments of the horn section to the basic trio. In direct contrast to "Walkin'" is a full-tilt jumper, "Blue 'n' Boogie." The improvisation yields some truly memorable solos and exchanges between Davis and Johnson -- who can be heard clearly quoting from Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning." "Solar" maintains a healthy tempo while drawing the listener in to the delicate interplay where the solos often dictate the melody. Horace Silver's piano solo is Ellington-esque in it's subdued elegance. The final track, "Love Me or Leave Me," gives the most solid indication of the direction Miles' impending breakthrough would take. So swift and certain is each note of his solo, it reflects the accuracy of someone thinking several notes ahead of what he is playing. Walking is a thoroughly solid effort. ~ Lindsay Planer

Product Details

Release Date:	04/18/2025
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072662582

Tracks

1. Walkin'
2. Blue N' Boogie
3. Solar
4. You Don't Know What Love Is
5. Love Me Or Leave Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Miles Davis Quintet   Primary Artist
Miles Davis All-Stars   Primary Artist
Miles Davis   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Saxophone
Miles Davis Sextet   Primary Artist
Kenny Clarke   Guest Artist,Drums
Percy Heath   Guest Artist,Bass
Lucky Thompson   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
J.J. Johnson   Guest Artist,Trombone,Trombone (Bass)
Horace Silver   Guest Artist,Piano
Pierre Michelot   Bass
Dave Schildkraut   Sax (Alto)
Gil Coggins   Piano
Jay Jay Johnson   Trombone
Art Blakey   Drums
Rene Urteger   Piano
Christian Garros   Drums
Jimmy Heath   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Don Raye   Composer
Gene Paul   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Remastering
Peter Grant   Series Design
Nick Phillips   Reissue Producer
Ray Brown   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Miles Davis Quintet   Performer
Stuart Kremsky   Research,Production Assistant
Hannah   Artwork,Cover Art
Akira Taguchi   Producer
Bud Powell   Composer
Gus Kahn   Composer
Gil Fuller   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Bob Weinstock   Producer,Supervisor
Ira Gitler   Liner Notes
Kirk Felton   Digital Remastering
J.J. Johnson   Composer
Alan Yoshida   Mastering
Terri Hinte   Project Assistant
Shigeo Miyamoto   Mastering
Hannan   Artwork
Rikka Arnold   Project Assistant
Sam Gay   Creative Director
Richard Carpenter   Composer
Tamaki Beck   Mastering Supervisor
Jimmy Heath   Composer
Frank Paparelli   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer