After Miles Davis's bebop years with Charlie Parker (1945-1949) and his cool nonet experiments between 1948 and 1950, the trumpeter set to work developing his solo sound as the leader of potent ensembles. Davis's recordings made between 1951 and '54 are noteworthy for listeners who want to experience his approach prior to 1955, when he signed with Colum…
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