[Pre Order] Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool - Tone Poet LP

Miles Davis' groundbreaking debut Birth of the Cool receives a definitive reissue honoring the jazz icon's Centennial. Recorded in 1949-50 for Capitol Records, these sessions capture the Miles Davis at a pivotal moment—fresh from Davis' apprenticeship with Charlie Parker, the ensemble pushed jazz into uncharted territory. Featuring an innovative lineup with French horn and tuba alongside traditional jazz voices, the nonet drew inspiration from impressionist classical music to craft arrangements that balanced compositional sophistication with spontaneous improvisation. The ensemble included Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, John Lewis, Max Roach, and Kenny Clarke, interpreting works by Davis, Gil Evans, Mulligan, and others. This is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand modern jazz's origins.