{"product_id":"miles-davis-all-stars-walkin-2025-original-jazz-classics-reissue","title":"Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin' (2025 Original Jazz Classics Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe undeniable strength and conviction present in Miles Davis' performance on \u003cem\u003eWalkin'\u003c\/em\u003e, 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: \u003c\/span\u003eHorace Silver\u003cspan\u003e (piano), \u003c\/span\u003ePercy Heath\u003cspan\u003e (bass), and \u003c\/span\u003eKenny Clarke\u003cspan\u003e (drums). The sextet featured on the title track, as well as \"Blue 'n' Boogie,\" adds the talents of J.J. Johnson (trombone) and \u003c\/span\u003eLucky Thompson\u003cspan\u003e (tenor sax). Davis' quintet includes the primary trio and \u003c\/span\u003eDave Schildkraut\u003cspan\u003e (alto sax). Perhaps not an instantly recognizable name, \u003c\/span\u003eSchildkraut\u003cspan\u003e nonetheless made some notable contributions to \u003c\/span\u003eStan Kenton\u003cspan\u003e's Kenton Showcase EPs, concurrent with his work with Miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalkin' \u003c\/em\u003ecommences 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 \u003c\/span\u003eThelonious Monk\u003cspan\u003e'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. \u003c\/span\u003eHorace Silver\u003cspan\u003e'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. \u003cem\u003eWalking \u003c\/em\u003eis a thoroughly solid effort. (— via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/album\/walkin-mw0000232471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAllMusic\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003cbr\u003eProducer\/A\u0026amp;R executive George Avakian once said that \u003cem\u003eWalkin’\u003c\/em\u003e renewed his interest in Davis as a potential signing for Columbia. However, he was aware of how the trumpeter’s addiction problems had made him a persona non grata among club owners and booking agents for his persistent no-shows, so he wanted to be sure Davis had turned a corner. He had. Avakian finally signed Miles in July 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalkin\u003c\/em\u003e’ is one of the defining albums of the then emerging Hard Bop period, and contains two of Davis’ most memorable solos: on the title track and ‘Blue ’n Boogie’ – both comprise side one and are the only reason to excite purchase. Even so, it’s an album that should be in every self-respecting jazz fans music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album combined two previous Prestige releases on 10 inch, \u003cem\u003eMiles Davis and The All-Star Sextet\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Miles Davis Quintet\u003c\/em\u003e. Davis’ solo on \u003cem\u003e‘Walkin’’\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as one of his best – its poise, eloquence, unhurried note selection and the way Davis ‘plays’ his silences, or pauses, so they too become essential components of the solo itself is one of the aesthetically sublime moments in jazz, a truly great solo created on one of the simplest chord sequences in jazz – a blues in F major (G for trumpet, as it is a transposing instrument).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Craft re-release is a significantly better pressing than the original OJC releases from 1982 onwards, which were still struggling with a vinyl shortage following the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, since vinyl, relies on ethylene (a key petroleum-based compound) in its production. The original OJC releases where much thinner (less vinyl) compared to the current 180 gram release, and the lower octaves, from C4 down to C1, sound far more substantial. The record sleeves on the original OJC run were not as substantial as the original Prestige releases, something Craft also corrects, making this album an excellent way to plug a hole in your collection if it has somehow eluded you, or to replace the original OJC. — (via\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzwise.com\/reviews\/review?slug=miles-davis-walkin-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e Jazzwise\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/646s3T4GmTP5rfamjWxHYo?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Prestige, Craft Recordings\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Original Jazz Classics\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, 180g\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2025 \/ Original Release: 1957\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Bop, Hard Bop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Audiophile Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397113897118,"sku":"888072662582","price":70.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/CR00853MilesDavis-Walkin_PackShotwobi-copy.jpg?v=1746530896","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.mom\/products\/miles-davis-all-stars-walkin-2025-original-jazz-classics-reissue","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}