Miles Davis Featuring Sonny Rollins – Dig (Mono, 150g)
Miles Davis – trumpet [click here to see more vinyl featuring Miles Davis]
Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone [click here to see more vinyl featuring Sonny Rollins]
Art Blakey – drums [click here to see more vinyl featuring Art Blakey]
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone (A1, A3 to B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Jackie McLean]
Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
Tommy Potter – double bass
Written by Miles Davis (A1, A3 to B2), Billy Rose (A2), Yip Harburg (A2), Harold Arlen (A2)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 150g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Original Jazz Classics
Original Label : Prestige
Recorded on October 5, 1951 at Apex Studio, New York City
Produced by Bob Weinstock
Sleeve Notes by Ira Gitler
Cover & design by Bob Parent
Photography by Bob Weinstock
Originally released in January 1956
Reissued in 2024
Tracks:
Side A:
1. Dig
2. It's Only A Paper Moon
3. Denial
Side B:
1. Bluing
2. Out of the Blue
Reviews:
“Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins was present as a member of the Miles Davis sextet (alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, pianist Walter Bishop, bassist Tommy Potter, drummer Art Blakey) on Dig, which was part of a 10/5/51 session, all of which was also on a two-fer. I love this music, but I have to admit it sounds dated. This wasn't Miles Davis' best, but I've always appreciated it for McLean's cutting sax work.” AllMusic Review by Bob Rusch
Ratings:
AllMusic : 3.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.35 / 5