This recording by Miles Davis and the Gil Evans Orchestra is one of the great iconic recordings in Jazz. Recorded and issued in 1957 It marked the first of a trio of recordings by Miles Davis and Gil Evans. "Porgy and Bess" followed then the famous "Sketches of Spain". This was however the first and it put arranger/composer Gil Evans in the spotlight. This recording is a little different as it consists of alternate takes from these famous recording sessions. Nothing is really altered here except the solos by Miles Davis on flugelhorn (a larger more mellow trumpet). It is an interesting recording and compares favorably with the originally issued classic. It is not in any way second rate. If you know the original recording by heart, this will be a delightful surprise. Have fun!

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