Dig
A landmark 2LP compilation drawing from Miles Davis' formative Prestige years, capturing the essence of early bebop and cool jazz. Featuring an all-star lineup—Sonny Rollins on tenor, Jackie McLean on alto, Bennie Green on trombone, with rhythm anchored by Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, or Kenny Clarke—this collection showcases some of the era's most inventive playing. The set balances extended explorations with memorable standards, including the title track "Dig" and a sublime take on "It's Only A Paper Moon." Alongside these highlights are deeper cuts like "Morpheus," "Conception," "Bluing," and "Willie The Wailer"—material that defined Miles' early aesthetic and influenced generations of jazz musicians. Essential listening for collectors and newcomers alike, this reissue brings together previously scattered tracks from Early Miles and Conception into one cohesive statement of early 1950s jazz brilliance.