The legendary session that marked the birth of hard bop
Recorded in 1954. Featuring JJ Johnson and Horace Silver, this is a masterpiece that laid the foundation for hard bop.
This is a historic session recorded by Miles Davis in 1954. "Walkin'" is considered the turning point from cool jazz to hard bop. It features a star-studded lineup including JJ Johnson (trombone), Lucky Thompson (tenor sax), Horace Silver (piano), Percy Heath (bass), and Kenny Clarke (drums). The title track features a passionate solo built on a blues progression, and had a major impact on the jazz scene of the time.
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A:
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1)
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Walkin'
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2)
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Blue 'N' Boogie
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B:
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1)
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Solar
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2)
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You Don't Know What Love Is
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3)
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Love Me Or Leave Me
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Trumpet - Miles Davis
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Piano - Horace Silver
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Drums - Kenny Clarke
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Trombone - J.J. Johnson (A1, A2)
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Bass - Percy Heath
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Tenor Saxophone - Lucky Thompson (A1, A2)
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Alto Saxophone - Dave Schildkraut
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Supervised By [Supervision] - Bob Weinstock
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Design, Photography By [Photo] - Don Schlitten
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Liner Notes [Nov. 1968] - Martin Williams (6)
