Michel Legrand Meets Miles Davis
This special reissue, marking the centenary of Miles Davis in 2026, of the legendary 1958 album “Legrand Jazz” includes a note by Michel Legrand on the historic sessions not included on the original release, and is presented with fresh new artwork based on session photography of Miles with Legrand.
Artist: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Michel Legrand
Genre: Jazz
Label: Decca France
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Michel Legrand qualified the album as “the record of his dreams”. The rollcall of musicians who participated in the historical sessions held in 1958 in New York recording Legrand’s idiosyncratic arrangements of jazz standards nothing short of impressive: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Mann, Phil Woods, Eddie Costa, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Ben Webster, Hank Jones, Art Farmer, Donald Byrd... Upon its release in 1959, the album was met with critical acclaim. It has since undoubtedly left its mark on the history of jazz.
Tracklist:
SIDE A
THE JITTERBUG WALTZ
STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY
’ROUND MIDNIGHT
DJANGO
NIGHT IN TUNISIA
SIDE B
IN A MIST
BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
WILD MAN BLUES
NUAGES
ROSETTA
About the artist
Michel Legrand (1932–2019) was a celebrated French composer, jazz pianist, singer, and arranger known for his prolific work in film soundtracks and popular music
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- Standard Pressing