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Workin’ by the Miles Davis Quintet is without doubt an iconic jazz album that captures the essence of the hard bop era. Recorded in 1956 during legendary marathon sessions, the album features Davis’s first great quintet: John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. This lineup is considered one of the most influential ensembles in jazz history.
The album showcases a balance of technical mastery, spontaneity, and emotion, with highlights like the bebop classic “It Never Entered My Mind” and the high-energy blues of “Trane’s Blues,” where Coltrane’s virtuosic solos shine. The quintet’s seamless interplay and improvisational brilliance are especially evident in tracks like “Four” and “In Your Own Sweet Way.” Workin’ not only solidified Miles Davis’s status as a visionary bandleader but also cemented the quintet’s legacy as a defining force in modern jazz.
Tracklist:
| A | It Never Entered My Mind | 05:23 |
| A | Four | 07:12 |
| A | In Your Own Sweet Way | 05:42 |
| A | The Theme [Take 1] | 02:00 |
| B | Trane’s Blues | 08:32 |
| B | Ahmad’s Blues | 07:24 |
| B | Half Nelson | 04:45 |
| B | The Theme [Take 2] | 01:03 |
Release Date: 04.07.2025
SECOND RECORDS is a label of I-DI GmbH
