'Round About Midnight marks a pivotal moment in jazz history, capturing Miles Davis at the helm of his first great quintet. Recorded in the mid-1950s and released on Columbia, this album is a masterclass in mood and restraint, featuring the telepathic interplay of Davis with John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. The title track, a Thelonious Monk composition, simmers with smoky late-night ambiance—Davis’ muted trumpet floats like a secret through the darkness. Each piece here is shaped by subtle innovation: listen for Coltrane’s searching tenor, Garland’s elegant piano lines, and Chambers’ supple bass. This isn’t just a collection of standards—it's a document of a band reimagining what jazz could be. For vinyl collectors and jazz aficionados, 'Round About Midnight is more than a cornerstone; it’s a tactile connection to the era when improvisation and mood reigned supreme. Owning this album is owning a piece of the moment when jazz took a thoughtful, electrifying turn, opening the door for everything that followed. Essential listening for anyone who cares about the lineage and artistry of jazz.
Track List:
A1 - 'Round Midnight - 5:56
A2 - Ah-Leu-Cha - 5:52
A3 - All Of You - 6:59
B1 - Bye Bye Blackbird - 7:57
B2 - Tadd's Delight - 4:28
B3 - Dear Old Stockholm - 7:53