{"title":"Paul Chambers","description":null,"products":[{"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\u003eMiles Davis at Café Bohemia – Volume 2 on 180g audiophile vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis Quintet with Sonny Rollins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Garland • Paul Chambers • Art Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiophile edition on 33 RPM LP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180g audiophile vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Metal Mastering (DMM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPI™ – Micro-Precision Injection™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRooVE back Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue:\u003c\/strong\u003e GBR00125\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecordings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Café Bohemia, Greenwich Village, New York City • Bandstand U.S.A. • 1956–1958\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource restoration, speed correction \u0026amp; remastering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enrico Merlin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Audio Supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marco Lincetto – Velut Luna\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis audiophile vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e release is the second volume of the \u003cem\u003eComplete Café Bohemia – Bandstand U.S.A. 1956–58 Radio Broadcasts\u003c\/em\u003e series, devoted to the historic Miles Davis Quintet recordings made at Café Bohemia in Greenwich Village and broadcast by the Mutual Network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 documents an exceptional lineup featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e, restoring these performances through careful source reconstruction, speed and pitch correction, and remastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete recordings in the series span approximately 120 minutes across three volumes and preserve Guy Wallace’s original radio announcements and guest voiceovers, offering not only music but a direct document of American jazz and radio culture in the second half of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCafé Bohemia and the Bandstand U.S.A. Broadcasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eOscar Pettiford, the venue’s first artistic director, even dedicated a composition to the club, naming it \u003cem\u003eBohemia After Dark\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Café Bohemia also served as a key location for the Mutual Network’s \u003cem\u003eBandstand U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in history, this release presents the complete body of Miles Davis’ \u003cem\u003eBandstand U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\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. We hope you enjoy this journey through time and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Unexpected Gem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eOn the July 13, 1957 tape, Shepherd—renowned for his wit and storytelling—offers insights into his infamous literary hoax, \u003cem\u003eI, Libertine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003ch2\u003eLineup and Session\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York City – Café Bohemia\u003cbr\u003e15 Barrow Street, Greenwich Village\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiles Davis — trumpet\u003cbr\u003eSonny Rollins — tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eRed Garland — piano\u003cbr\u003ePaul Chambers — bass\u003cbr\u003eArt Taylor — drums\u003cbr\u003eGuy Wallace — radio announcer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe I, Libertine Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most brilliant literary pranks of the twentieth century began as a radio stunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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: \u003cem\u003eI, Libertine\u003c\/em\u003e, by the fictional author Frederick R. Ewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eThe back cover proudly revealed the entire ruse—making the book both a satirical novel and a monument to media subversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTracklist and Listening Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA1 – Four (6:09)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drums Intro → Theme → Solos (Davis \/ Rollins \/ Garland) → Theme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e drums introduction; Miles Davis; Sonny Rollins; Red Garland; return to theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e During 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). Sonny Rollins references \u003cem\u003eOrnithology\u003c\/em\u003e. Although \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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA2 – Bye Bye Blackbird (Excerpt #1) (6:50)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performance + Voiceover overlay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Davis; Sonny Rollins; Red Garland (interrupted).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guy Wallace and Jean Shepherd enter over the performance (3:53–6:16), blending speech with music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The performance fades out abruptly during the piano solo. Garland opens with the theme in close harmony with Miles, a minor third above the melody. This is the first known live recording of \u003cem\u003eBye Bye Blackbird\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis. The spoken segment includes discussion of the \u003cem\u003eI, Libertine\u003c\/em\u003e hoax, mixing satire and jazz broadcast culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA3 – Bye Bye Blackbird (Excerpt #2) (0:39)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (full segment):\u003c\/strong\u003e Guy Wallace presents the “Ask the Stars” contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listeners are invited to submit jazz-related questions for prizes including Scott tuners, amplifiers, and Stephens speakers. Jean Shepherd reacts with humorous commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA4 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (0:06)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction of contest prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e H.H. Scott amplifier and preamplifier with full tone control system. A reference example of high-end late-1950s hi-fi broadcasting culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA5 – It Never Entered My Mind (4:50)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Davis (Harmon mute); Red Garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guy Wallace + Jean Shepherd (0:00–0:59).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piano remains noticeably out of tune until the end of the set. Red Garland quotes \u003cem\u003eCountry Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e (Percy Grainger). This is the last known live recording of Miles Davis performing the piece with his signature stemless Harmon mute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA6 – Walkin’ [Gravy] (4:20)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Davis; Sonny Rollins (interrupted).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (1:20–4:00):\u003c\/strong\u003e Discussion between Guy Wallace and Jean Shepherd on jazz culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The segment reflects on differences between American and European jazz reception, highlighting Europe’s stronger institutional appreciation of jazz at the time. A portrait of mid-century radio jazz culture emerges through the blend of performance and commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB1 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (2:01)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live introduction from Café Bohemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast opening over an unidentified drum solo. Guy Wallace presents the ensemble and re-establishes the live radio context of \u003cem\u003eBandstand U.S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB2 – Dear Old Stockholm (6:18)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Chambers; Sonny Rollins; Miles Davis (closing solo).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chambers quotes Bizet’s \u003cem\u003eCarmen\u003c\/em\u003e during his solo. Miles unusually takes the final solo. This is the only known live recording of \u003cem\u003eDear Old Stockholm\u003c\/em\u003e by the Miles Davis Quintet. Gil Evans is likely the arranger of this traditional Swedish piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB3 – Bags’ Groove (7:21)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Davis; Sonny Rollins; Red Garland; Paul Chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoiceover (2:37–5:20):\u003c\/strong\u003e Guy Wallace introduces the “Ask the Stars” contest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles quotes \u003cem\u003eAin’t She Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e in his solo. The original broadcast was interrupted during Rollins’ solo and partially replaced by \u003cem\u003eS’posin’\u003c\/em\u003e. This edition attempts a reconstruction of the original sequence. First known live recording of \u003cem\u003eBags’ Groove\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB4 – Nature Boy (4:26)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theme → Garland solo → coda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonny Rollins does not participate. This is the first known live recording of \u003cem\u003eNature Boy\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis. Previously recorded in studio with Charles Mingus (\u003cem\u003eBlue Moods\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB5 – S’posin’ (2:24)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstructed live performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Davis; Sonny Rollins (interrupted).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only known live recording of \u003cem\u003eS’posin’\u003c\/em\u003e by Miles Davis. Includes commentary involving Maynard Ferguson discussing the evolution of jazz from Dixieland to modern styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eB6 – Announcement by Guy Wallace (0:06)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closing broadcast announcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transition from Café Bohemia to the Village Vanguard, where the Modern Jazz Quartet was performing. No musical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAudiophile edition: DMM, One-Step and MPI™\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPI™ – Micro-Precision Injection™\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the record-manufacturing technology used for this GRooVE back Records edition. It is a production specification distinct from \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Metal Mastering (DMM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eOne-Step\u003c\/strong\u003e process, and the restoration and remastering work carried out on the historical sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Note: Restoration and Remastering\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\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. 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