Review
by Lindsay Planer
Relaxin' features the Miles Davis Quintet in a pair of legendary recording dates -- from May and October of 1956 -- which would generate enough music to produce four separate long-players: Cookin', Relaxin', Workin', and Steamin'. Each of these is considered not only to be among the pinnacle of Davis' work, but of the entire bop subgenre as well. As with the other titles, Relaxin' contains a variety of material which the band had concurrently been performing in their concert appearances.
In a brilliant stroke of time conservation, the scheme was hatched for the quintet -- who includes: Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Philly Joe Jones (drums), and Red Garland (piano) -- to perform the equivalent of their live repertoire in the studio for eventual release.
The results are consistently superior both in terms of song selection as well as performance. The solid nature of the unit as a singular musical force is immediately apparent. "If I Were a Bell" -- from the play Guys and Dolls -- includes some remarkable soloing via Coltrane and Garland. Davis' solos are additionally impressive, as they're derived from the same four-note motive as the melody. Hearing the many variations that he comes up with throughout the song conveys how intrigued Davis must have been by the tune, as it stayed in his performance repertoire for decades. Tracks such as "You're My Everything" and "Oleo" highlight the synchronic nature of Davis and Coltrane as they carry each other's melodies while trading off solos. The steady syncopation of Philly Joe Jones keeps the rhythms tight and the delicate interplay all the more conspicuous. Relaxin' offers something for every degree of jazz enthusiast.
Likewise, the quintet's recordings provide a tremendous introduction for the curious jazz consumer.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/relaxin-with-the-miles-davis-quintet-mw0000188060
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Reseña
por Lindsay Planer
Relaxin' presenta al Miles Davis Quintet en un par de legendarias grabaciones -- de Mayo y Octubre de 1956 -- que generarían suficiente música para producir cuatro long-players separados: Cookin', Relaxin', Workin' y Steamin'. Cada uno de ellos se considera no sólo una de las cumbres de la obra de Davis, sino también de todo el subgénero del bop. Al igual que los otros títulos, Relaxin' contiene una variedad de material que la banda había interpretado simultáneamente en sus conciertos.
En un brillante golpe de conservación del tiempo, se urdió el plan para que el quinteto -- que incluye a: Davis (trompeta), John Coltrane (saxo tenor), Philly Joe Jones (batería) y Red Garland (piano), interpretara el equivalente de su repertorio en directo en el estudio para su posterior publicación.
Los resultados son siempre superiores, tanto en la selección de canciones como en la interpretación. La solidez de la unidad como fuerza musical singular es evidente de inmediato. "If I Were a Bell", de la obra Guys and Dolls, incluye algunos solos notables de Coltrane y Garland. Los solos de Davis son además impresionantes, ya que se derivan del mismo motivo de cuatro notas que la melodía. Escuchar las numerosas variaciones que se le ocurren a lo largo de la canción demuestra lo intrigado que debía de estar Davis por la melodía, que permaneció en su repertorio durante décadas. Temas como "You're My Everything" y "Oleo" ponen de relieve la naturaleza sincrónica de Davis y Coltrane, ya que llevan las melodías del otro mientras intercambian solos. La síncopa constante de Philly Joe Jones mantiene los ritmos apretados y la delicada interacción aún más llamativa. Relaxin' ofrece algo para cada grado de entusiasta del jazz.
Del mismo modo, las grabaciones del quinteto suponen una magnífica introducción para el consumidor curioso de jazz.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/relaxin-with-the-miles-davis-quintet-mw0000188060
Tracks:
1 - If I Were A Bell 8:10
2 - You're My Everything 4:52
3 - I Could Write a Book 5:12
4 - Oleo 5:56
5 - It Could Happen to You 6:39
6 - Woody 'n' You 5:03
Credits:
Miles Davis - Trumpet
John Coltrane - Tenor saxophone
Philly Joe Jones - Drums
Red Garland - Piano
Paul Chambers – Bass
Label: Prestige – 7129, Prestige – PRLP 7129
Country: US
Released: 1958
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/2117936-The-Miles-Davis-Quintet-Relaxin-With-The-Miles-Davis-Quintet
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