Bags Groove – Miles Davis – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Recorded in 1954 and released by Prestige, ‘Bags Groove’ is a masterclass in understated brilliance, capturing a unique moment in jazz history. The album’s title track features the fluid vibraphone work of Milt ‘Bags’ Jackson, whose interplay with Miles Davis is nothing short of conversational. The supporting cast—Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Percy Heath, and Kenny Clarke—reads like a who’s who of jazz royalty, each bringing their own voice while never overshadowing the collective groove.

What sets ‘Bags Groove’ apart is its effortless sense of swing and natural chemistry. The session famously includes two takes of the title track, each brimming with subtle differences, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the spontaneity and risk-taking that define jazz at its core. Miles’s trumpet is both cool and direct, while Monk’s sparse piano comping on ‘Bags Groove’ has become the stuff of legend for its off-kilter genius.

Owning this album on vinyl is about more than collecting a classic; it’s about experiencing a moment when jazz was evolving, raw and unfiltered. For those who appreciate the art of improvisation and group interplay, ‘Bags Groove’ remains a timeless essential.

Track List:
1 – Bags’ Groove (Take 1) – 11:08
2 – Bags’ Groove (Take 2) – 9:16
3 – Airegin – 4:56
4 – Oleo – 5:09
5 – But Not For Me (Take 2) – 4:33
6 – Doxy – 4:50
7 – But Not For Me (Take 1) – 5:42