"Bags' Groove" is often praised for its relaxed and groovy feel, as well as its strong sense of camaraderie among the musicians. The album captures a moment in time when jazz was evolving, and Davis was at the forefront of pushing the genre in new directions. It's an essential listen for anyone interested in the history of jazz and the evolution of Miles Davis's musical style. The album's enduring popularity and influence on subsequent generations of musicians attest to its significance in the jazz canon.
Artist(s): Trumpet – Miles Davis
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Tenor Saxophone – Sonny Rollins (tracks: 3 to 7)
Piano – Thelonious Monk (tracks: 1, 2) - Horace Silver (tracks: 3 to 7)
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Milt Jackson (tracks: 1, 2)
Recording Info: Recorded By – Van Gelder
Supervised By – Bob Weinstock
Recorded in New York City (tracks 1 & 2 on December 24, 1954; all other selections on June 29, 1954)
Sourced from a 15ips 2-track tape
Analog: Transferred using a modified Studer 810 tape deck feeding a Merrill Tape Preamp
Digital: Merging Hapi Analog to Digital Converter clocked by a Antelope Audio 10MX Atomic Clock
Power Conditioning: Shunyata Research Everest 8000 for analog components
Shunyata Research Triton and Typhon for digital components
This is a Mono Recording
1 Bags' Groove (Take 1) 11:14
2 Bags' Groove (Take 2) 9:21
3 Airegin 4:58
4 Oleo 5:11
5 But Not For Me (Take 2) 4:36
6 Doxy 4:52
7 But Not For Me (Take 1) 5:43
Please Note: This release was mastered in DSD with no PCM. (Pure DSD)
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