MILES DAVIS Walkin' 1967 UK TRANSATLANTIC MINT
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MILES DAVIS Walkin' 1967 UK TRANSATLANTIC MINT
MILES DAVIS ALL STARS (SEXTET & QUINTET)Walkin'
1967 UK Transatlantic Records ?(PR 7076) *MONO* PRESSING
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey April 1954
SUPERB COPY WHICH LOOKS UNPLAYED AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
PRESSED WITH THE TRANSATLANTIC WHITE/PURPLE LABELS
MATRIX: TRA PR 7076 A / TRA PR 7076 B
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED FLIPBACK SLEEVE
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL DIE CUT TRANSATLANTIC INNER SLEEVE
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 recognisable 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.
Side One:
Walkin' (13:20)
Blue N' Boogie (8:15)
Side Two:
Solar (4:45)
You Don't Know What Love Is (4:20)
Love Me Or Leave Me (7:00)
LABELS: MINT
An immaculate set of clean, fresh, unmarked labels
VINYL Visual: NEAR MINT
Both surfaces shine like new with just a few in-vinyl pressing blemishes (from manufacture) but these are all audibly harmless
VINYL Audio: MINT
Fantastic sound quality with a crystal clear, clean, bright and loud *MONO* cut.
Plays beautifully with nothing of note to fault
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD
Nice deep gloss to the front laminate and all spine text is clear and bold but the back is a bit grubby and there is a small nick on the opening edge.
Nothing too major and the cover is good and solid
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1228 (GS 8.1 (1228))
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