Miles Davis Newbe Question

Some of Miles' "periods" can also be loosely linked with the labels he was on. For example, the first great quintet - John Coltrane, Philly Joe Jones, Paul Chambers, Red Garland - were mostly recorded on Prestige. There are some transition albums, including Kind of Blue, on Columbia, before you get to the second great quintet, which had Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams, all of which were recorded on Columbia. Both of the quintets are equally important musically, although the first one will be a little more accessible to a new jazz fan.

I suggest you go to the library and sample before you spend one red cent. Most artists evolve, Miles went from one revolution to the next. Once upon a time, I bought every record he put out. Now I have CD's that I have to put in the player to know what they sound like. After the second cut I take them back out. At the same time, I have many records by Miles that take me back to another heavenly time and place. My point is, there are a number of Miles Davis's and no one can like them all.

YouTube and iTunes might be a good quick way to sample as well.

@Ghosthouse...never owned it on vinyl. The SACD is my usual go to.

Equinox, Blue Trane, and Cousin Mary are my personal personal favorites by Trane. I also have a CD, "In a Sentimental Mood", that I think you would like.