{"title":"MILES DAVIS QUINTET","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miles Davis Quintet was one of the most influential jazz groups of the 1950s and 1960s. The first lineup (1955) included John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. In the 1960s, the second quintet, featuring Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, innovated modal and post-bop jazz with great expressive freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-complete-cafe-bohemia-bandstand-u-s-a-1956-58-radio-broadcasts-volume-1","title":"Miles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e(GBR00124) - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLP AUDIOPHILE PRESSING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou hold in your hands the first of three volumes dedicated to the recordings made by Miles Davis, between 1956 and 1958 at the Café Bohemia, located at 15 Barrow Street, in Greenwich Village, New York.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe restaurant (which had an obvious spelling error on its sign – Restraurnt) was managed by Italian-American Jimmy Garofalo and opened in 1955. In a short time, the Café Bohemia became a sort of Mecca for jazz modernists, and several albums were recorded by some of the most interesting artists of the time (Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Kenny Dorham, George Wallington). Furthermore, Oscar Pettiford (who initially served as the artistic director of the Jazz Club) even dedicated a composition to it, titling it \"Bohemia After Dark\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Café Bohemia was also one of the venues from which the program \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBandstand U.S.A. was broadcast on the Mutual Network Radio Broadcasts. Every week, host Guy Wallace, often accompanied by guests, recorded and broadcast incredible live performances directly from the Bohemia. Miles Davis was part of these broadcasts eight times, between September 15, 1956, and May 17, 1958.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere you will find, for the first time in history, the complete recordings of Miles (approximately 120 minutes), which were broadcast by the Mutual Network at the time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of this material has been released over the years on unofficial records, but most of it appears for the first time on vinyl, if not entirely unreleased. In all cases, the material is published here with the best possible sound quality and correct speed (most previous versions ran at the wrong speed, i.e., out of tune with the original performance key).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a true time and space machine, as we have tried to reproduce the sound of that era as faithfully as possible. To improve and philologically respect that world of sound, we have also decided to publish all announcements (by Guy Wallace and his guests) in their complete version. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome very interesting and unexpected aspects emerge from these announcements, which will help the listener to experience that era to the fullest, both from a social and historical point of view.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, turn on the radio and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the second half of the 1950s with the previously unreleased music of the Miles Davis Quintet at its best.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiles Davis (tp); John Coltrane (ts); Red Garland (p); Paul Chambers (b); Philly Joe Jones (d)\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace (Radio Broadcast announcer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnouncement by Guy Wallace 2:01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell You Needn’t 5:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Never Entered My Mind 5:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Gal in Calico 4:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStablemates 3:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Am I to Know? 3:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Theme 1:34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoody’n You 3:58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkin’ [Gravy] 7:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll of You 2:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the sole surviving (obviously) mono tape transcriptions of these recordings were not always in good shape, but we improved the quality with state-of-the-art equipment and remastering tools.\u003cbr\u003eTo present the complete performances we have used the best available sources, considering that the material was recorded through a period of three years by different technical crews and completely different miking techniques and positioning. This resulted in a slight change in audio quality. This is the best and most complete collection of the legendary Café Bohemia recordings aired by the Mutual Network for Bandstand U.S.A. Radio Broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Piergiorgio Cupellini, Elisa Gabrielli, Paola Giordano, Igor Ebuli Poletti, and Fabio Sala. Special thanks to Bob Belden, Jan Lohmann, Peter Losin, and Teo Macero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed corrected and remastered by Enrico Merlin\u003cbr\u003eExecutive producer, Massimo Corvino for Groove Back Records\u003cbr\u003eLiner notes by Enrico Merlin, with special help from Giovanni Principe and Ginger Minneman\u003cbr\u003eCover picture by Marvin Koner, shot between May 25 and June 10, 1956, outside the Café Bohemia\u003cbr\u003eArtwork concept and album design by Roberto Mares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete recordings with radio speaker announcements and voiceovers included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn issue no. 1 of GRooVE back Magazine, you can find the story and genesis of this record (the digital version of the magazine is available for free on this website in the magazine section)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/articolo_andrea_bin_su_Miles_Davis_vol.1.pdf?v=1747243073\" title=\"AudioReview April 25 Review\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudioReview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"GRooVE back records","offers":[{"title":"LP 33 rpm","offer_id":48678091391323,"sku":"GBR00124","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/MilesDavis5thCafeBohemiaLP.png?v=1721038958"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-round-about-midnight","title":"MILES DAVIS QUINTET - Round About Midnight","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eMILES DAVIS QUINTET - Round About Midnight\u003c\/strong\u003e ( \u003cb\u003eSPC949\u003c\/b\u003e )\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \n\u003cspan\u003eSpeakers Corner -\u003c\/span\u003e LP AUDIOPHILE PRESSING \u003cspan class=\"contentAndConfiguration\"\u003e180g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"title_and_interpreter\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"'Round About Midnight\" - Miles Davis (tr); John Coltrane (ts); Red Garland (p); Paul Chambers (b); Philly Joe Jones (dr)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese early recordings, which Miles Davis made for the Columbia label in 1955 and 1956, are finally available on LP again. And, even more importantly, they were made without alternate takes or second takes, as is customary these days.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can sit back and enjoy the six tracks in the order the producer, presumably in collaboration with Davis, decided. Sure, all the titles are well-known and have been performed thousands of times in many different versions. But what this Quintet (and here we mean every single player!) produces in terms of inventiveness, thrilling improvisations, and mastery is absolutely first-rate. Davis's vibrato-free sound is flawlessly captured by John Coltrane—wonderfully demonstrated in the middle of \"Bye, Bye Blackbird,\" while Paul Chambers's highlight is \"Ack Värmeland du sköna\" (aka \"Dear Old Stockholm\"). In 1955\/56, bebop was all the rage, as evidenced by Tadd Dameron's classics \"Tadd's Delight\" and Charlie Parker's \"Ah-Leu-Cha.\" Here, however, the improvised melodic veins are more moderate, paving the way for the style that would later become known as modal jazz.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 'Round About Midnight' as an album doesn't enjoy the reputation of 'Kind Of Blue,' this Columbia recording contains many gems worth listening to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis Speakers Corner LP has been remastered using only analog components, from the masters to the cutting head ( \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pure-analogue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pure-analogue.com\u003c\/a\u003e )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"production_info\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRecorded: October 1955, June and September 1956 at Columbia's 30th Street Studio, New York in mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProduction: George Avakian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan class=\"catalog_number\"\u003eColumbia CL 949\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Format:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contentAndConfiguration\"\u003e1LP 180g 33rpm \/ standard sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Original label:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eColumbia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Barcode:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"barcode\"\u003e4260019713353\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Release Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"release-date\"\u003e2008-07-22\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Speakers Corner","offers":[{"title":"LP 33 rpm","offer_id":50603211784539,"sku":"SPC949","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/81Na6ZqVckL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1747670449"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-miles-smiles","title":"MILES DAVIS QUINTET - Miles Smiles","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMILES DAVIS QUINTET - Miles Smiles \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003cb\u003eSPC9401\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpeakers Corner - \u003c\/span\u003eLP AUDIOPHILE PRESSING \u003cspan class=\"contentAndConfiguration\"\u003e180g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title_and_interpreter\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiles Smiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiles Davis (tr); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (dr)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApart from the recording of a live performance at the Portland Festival, Miles Davis' discography for 1966 lists only the recordings made for the LP \"Miles Smiles\"! How strange, considering the usual comprehensive output of Miles and his ensembles for Columbia Records in the sixties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBassist Ron Carter was just the right man for the complex rhythm part and remained Miles' “number one” in a quintet that reinterpreted compositions by Wayne Shorter as well as jazz hits like Eddie Harris's \"Freedom Jazz Dance\" and Jimmy Heath's \"Gingerbread Boy\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery second of Shorter’s nine-minute \"Footprints\" is an absolute highlight, while young Tony Williams’ drumming on \"Freedom Jazz Dance\" is full of vitality, tightly paced, and even described as 'menacing' in the liner notes. This music is neither \"new current\" nor \"old guard\", but good modern jazz, according to Anthony Tuttle. That was exactly what \"Miles Smiles\" stood for at the time of its release 40 years ago – and still does today! And that Miles Davis once smiled due to the splendid musical accord between the five musicians is certainly no mere rumour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Speakers Corner LP was remastered using exclusively analogue components, from the masters all the way through to the cutting head (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pure-analogue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pure-analogue.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"production_info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecording: October 1966 at Columbia RecordsStudios, New York, by Frank Laico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction: Teo Macero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumbia CS 9401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 1LP 180g 33rpm \/ standard sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Label: Columbia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 4260019713292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 2008-03-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Speakers Corner","offers":[{"title":"LP 33 rpm","offer_id":50706822005083,"sku":"SPC9401","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/9401_250.jpg?v=1748598665"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-complete-cafe-bohemia-bandstand-u-s-a-1956-58-radio-broadcasts-volume-2","title":"Miles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 2 \u003c\/strong\u003e(GBR00125)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli lang=\"en-US\" class=\"western\"\u003eDisponibile in : LP\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(Crystal Vinyl 180 gr. - Direct Metal Mastering - One Step)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData di uscita: 26\/06\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMILES DAVIS QUINTET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ewith SONNY ROLLINS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eComplete Café Bohemia\u003cbr\u003eBandstand U.S.A. 1956–58 Radio Broadcasts\u003cbr\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThis second volume of a three-part series presents the complete recordings made by the Miles Davis Quintet between 1956 and 1958 at Café Bohemia, located at 15 Barrow Street, Greenwich Village, New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe restaurant (misspelled “Restraurnt” on the sign) was managed by the Italian-American Jimmy Garofalo and opened in 1955. In a very short time, Café Bohemia became a sort of Mecca for jazz modernists. Several albums were recorded there by some of the most important artists of the period, including Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Kenny Dorham, and George Wallington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eOscar Pettiford, the venue’s first artistic director, even dedicated a composition to the club, naming it “Bohemia After Dark.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Café Bohemia also served as a key location for the Mutual Network’s Bandstand U.S.A. radio broadcasts. Every week, emcee Guy Wallace—often surrounded by guests—recorded and broadcast remarkable live performances directly from the Bohemia. Miles Davis appeared on these broadcasts eight times between September 15, 1956 and May 17, 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eFor the first time in history, this release presents the complete body of Miles Davis’ Bandstand U.S.A. recordings—approximately 120 minutes of music—across three volumes. Although some material circulated over the years on unofficial releases, most tracks appear here officially for the first time, presented in optimal sound quality with corrected pitch and speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eEarlier versions frequently ran at incorrect speed and were noticeably out of tune, making this edition the first truly faithful representation of these performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eWe have made every effort to faithfully reproduce the sound of that era. Announcements by Guy Wallace and his guests are preserved in their entirety, offering rare historical and cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eSo turn on the radio and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the second half of the 1950s with previously unheard music by the Miles Davis Quintet at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eWe hope you enjoy this journey through time and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 align=\"justify\"\u003eAN UNEXPECTED GEM\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eOne unique feature of these recordings is the interview conducted by Guy Wallace with Jean Shepherd—the man behind one of the greatest literary pranks in the history of print media and radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eOn the July 13, 1957 tape, Shepherd—renowned for his wit and storytelling—offers insights into his infamous literary hoax, I, Libertine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eHe discusses the origins of the prank, its impact on the publishing world, and the public’s reaction. The conversation, interwoven with the quintet’s improvisations, creates a unique tapestry of words and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eShepherd’s reflections on media manipulation and cultural phenomena resonate strongly with the spontaneity and innovation present in Davis’s performance. This rare intersection of spoken word and jazz not only showcases Shepherd’s narrative brilliance, but also highlights the quintet’s dynamic interplay, making the recording a distinctive artifact of 1950s American culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eIn July 1957, the Miles Davis Quintet underwent a major reshuffle, with the return of two former collaborators: Sonny Rollins replaced John Coltrane, while Art Taylor took over the drum chair from Philly Joe Jones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eNew York City – Café Bohemia\u003cbr\u003e15 Barrow Street, Greenwich Village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis (tp)\u003cbr\u003eSonny Rollins (ts)\u003cbr\u003eRed Garland (p)\u003cbr\u003ePaul Chambers (b)\u003cbr\u003eArt Taylor (d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eGuy Wallace – radio announcer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 align=\"justify\"\u003eThe I, Libertine Story\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eOne of the most brilliant literary pranks of the twentieth century began as a radio stunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eIn the mid-1950s, broadcaster Jean Shepherd, frustrated by the rigid practices of bestseller lists—which only counted books requested or sold in stores—encouraged his late-night listeners to walk into bookstores and ask for a novel that didn’t exist: I, Libertine, by the fictional author Frederick R. Ewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eWord spread quickly. The title was reported as “in high demand,” critics claimed to have read it, and even some academics began referencing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eEventually, the hoax took on a life of its own: publisher Ballantine Books decided to turn the prank into reality, commissioning Shepherd and science-fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon to actually write the novel, which was published later that same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"\u003eThe back cover proudly revealed the entire ruse—making the book both a satirical novel and a monument to media subversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA1 – Four (6:09)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums Intro → Theme → Solos (Davis \/ Rollins \/ Garland) → Theme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eDrums introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eReturn to theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring his solo, Miles quotes the first melodic phrase from \u003cem\u003eThe Last Time I Saw Paris\u003c\/em\u003e (measure 17 of the first chorus).\u003cbr\u003eSonny Rollins references \u003cem\u003eOrnithology\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eFour\u003c\/em\u003e was long credited to Miles Davis, it was composed by Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson (as is also the case with \u003cem\u003eTune Up\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA2 – Bye Bye Blackbird (Excerpt #1) (6:50)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance + Voiceover overlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland (interrupted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace and Jean Shepherd enter over the performance (3:53–6:16), blending speech with music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe performance fades out abruptly during the piano solo.\u003cbr\u003eGarland opens with the theme in close harmony with Miles, a minor third above the melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis is the first known live recording of \u003cem\u003eBye Bye Blackbird\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe spoken segment includes discussion of the \u003cem\u003eI, Libertine\u003c\/em\u003e hoax, mixing satire and jazz broadcast culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA3 – Bye Bye Blackbird (Excerpt #2) (0:39)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (full segment)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace presents the “Ask the Stars” contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eListeners are invited to submit jazz-related questions for prizes including Scott tuners, amplifiers, and Stephens speakers.\u003cbr\u003eJean Shepherd reacts with humorous commentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA4 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (0:06)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction of contest prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH.H. Scott amplifier and preamplifier with full tone control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eA reference example of high-end late-1950s hi-fi broadcasting culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA5 – It Never Entered My Mind (4:50)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis (Harmon mute)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace + Jean Shepherd (0:00–0:59)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piano remains noticeably out of tune until the end of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland quotes \u003cem\u003eCountry Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e (Percy Grainger).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis is the last known live recording of Miles Davis performing the piece with his signature stemless Harmon mute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eA6 – Walkin’ [Gravy] (4:20)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins (interrupted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (1:20–4:00)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscussion between Guy Wallace and Jean Shepherd on jazz culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe segment reflects on differences between American and European jazz reception, highlighting Europe’s stronger institutional appreciation of jazz at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eA portrait of mid-century radio jazz culture emerges through the blend of performance and commentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB1 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (2:01)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive introduction from Café Bohemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroadcast opening over an unidentified drum solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eGuy Wallace presents the ensemble and re-establishes the live radio context of \u003cem\u003eBandstand U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB2 – Dear Old Stockholm (6:18)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003ePaul Chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis (closing solo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChambers quotes Bizet’s \u003cem\u003eCarmen\u003c\/em\u003e during his solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles unusually takes the final solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis is the only known live recording of \u003cem\u003eDear Old Stockholm\u003c\/em\u003e by the Miles Davis Quintet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eGil Evans is likely the arranger of this traditional Swedish piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB3 – Bags’ Groove (7:21)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eRed Garland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003ePaul Chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (2:37–5:20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace introduces the “Ask the Stars” contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiles quotes \u003cem\u003eAin’t She Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e in his solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThe original broadcast was interrupted during Rollins’ solo and partially replaced by \u003cem\u003eS’posin’\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThis edition attempts a reconstruction of the original sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eFirst known live recording of \u003cem\u003eBags’ Groove\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB4 – Nature Boy (4:26)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheme → Garland solo → coda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonny Rollins does not participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eThis is the first known live recording of \u003cem\u003eNature Boy\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003ePreviously recorded in studio with Charles Mingus (\u003cem\u003eBlue Moods\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB5 – S’posin’ (2:24)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReconstructed live performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eSonny Rollins (interrupted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly known live recording of \u003cem\u003eS’posin’\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eIncludes commentary involving Maynard Ferguson discussing the evolution of jazz from Dixieland to modern styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"left\"\u003eB6 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (0:06)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosing broadcast announcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransition from Café Bohemia to the Village Vanguard, where the Modern Jazz Quartet was performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003eNo musical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"western\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTECHNICAL NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the only surviving mono tape transcriptions of these recordings were not always in optimal condition. Nevertheless, we have applied state-of-the-art equipment and advanced remastering tools to enhance the sound quality as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo present the complete performances, we sourced the best available materials, bearing in mind that the recordings span a period of three years and were captured by different technical teams using varied microphone techniques and setups. This inevitably resulted in slight variations in audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition represents the most complete and best-sounding collection to date of the legendary Café Bohemia sessions, originally broadcast by the Mutual Network on Bandstand U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Piergiorgio Cupellini, Elisa Gabrielli, Paola Giordano, Igor Ebuli Poletti, and Fabio Sala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to Bob Belden, Jan Lohmann, Peter Losin, and Teo Macero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed corrected and remastered by Enrico Merlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupervision of the final remastering by Marco Lincetto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecutive producer: Massimo Corvino for Groove Back Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiner notes by Enrico Merlin, with special help from Giovanni Principe and Ginger Thomas Principe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover picture by Marvin Koner, shot between May 25 and June 10, 1956, outside the Café Bohemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork concept and album design by Roberto Mares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete recordings with radio speaker announcements and voiceovers included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGBR00125 – MADE IN EU \u0026nbsp; ®2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRooVE back records","offers":[{"title":"LP 33 rpm (PREORDER)","offer_id":52965875843419,"sku":"GBR00125","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/coverlatoa-MilesDavisQuintetCompleteCafeBohemiaVOL.2.jpg?v=1779201121"},{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-complete-cafe-bohemia-bandstand-u-s-a-1956-58-radio-broadcasts-volume-1-2","title":"Miles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 1 \u0026 2","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBUNDLE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product__title h1\"\u003eMiles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 1 \u0026amp; 2.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information see the 2 product profiles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.referencemusicstore.com\/it\/products\/miles-davis-quintet-complete-cafe-bohemia-bandstand-u-s-a-1956-58-radio-broadcasts-volume-1\" title=\"Miles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia • Volume 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.referencemusicstore.com\/it\/products\/miles-davis-quintet-complete-cafe-bohemia-bandstand-u-s-a-1956-58-radio-broadcasts-volume-2\" title=\"Miles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia Bandstand U.S.A. 1956-58 Radio Broadcasts • Volume 2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiles Davis Quintet • Complete Café Bohemia • Volume 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRooVE back records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53062450839899,"sku":"GBRB0124225","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/files\/BUNDLEMILES1E2.png?v=1779779832"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1016\/6580\/collections\/Miles_Davis_5th_Cafe_Bohemia_LP.png?v=1772115959","url":"https:\/\/www.referencemusicstore.com\/collections\/miles-davis-quintet.oembed","provider":"Reference Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}