| Artist | Miles Davis |
|---|---|
| Cover | TheMusingsOfMiles_Davis.jpg |
| Released | September 1955[1] |
| Recorded | June 7, 1955 |
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 35:46 |
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7007 |
| Producer | Bob Weinstock |
| Prev year | 1955 |
| Next year | 1956 |
The Musings of Miles, also reissued as The Beginning, is the first 12" LP record by Miles Davis. It was issued by Prestige Records in September 1955, following several LPs issued in the 10 inch format.[1][2] The six tracks were all recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's home studio on June 7, 1955.[3]
Pianist Red Garland and drummer Philly Joe Jones would go on to join Miles' First Great Quintet, that would record later in 1955.[4] "A Night in Tunisia" features Jones playing with special drum sticks which had bells riveted to the shaft.[5]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow called it "likable if not essential music."[6]
Personnel
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Greek Albums (IFPI)[7] | 89 |
References
- ^ Prestige Records (September 7, 1955). "Prestige Congratulates its Poll Winning Musicians". Down Beat. Vol. 22, no. 18. Chicago/New York: Maher Publications. p. 25.
- ^ Tracy, Jack (ed.) (November 2, 1955). "Miles Davis". Down Beat. Vol. 22, no. 22. Chicago/New York: Maher Publications. p. 21.
Miles’ first 12" LP enlists the aid of bassist Oscar Pettiford, Philadelphia pianist Red Garland, and drummer Philly Jo Jones.
- ^ June 7, 1955 Session Details, Miles Ahead: A Miles Davis Website, accessed July 8, 2014
- ^ October 26, 1955 Session Details, Miles Ahead: A Miles Davis Website, accessed July 8, 2014
- ^ The Musings of Miles... at concordmusicgroup.com/...
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- ^ "Official IFPI Charts Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Combined) – Εβδομάδα: 17/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- Prestige Records LP 7007 (1955)
- Prestige 30651 (CD)
External links
- The Musings of Miles Ira Gitler liner notes