Bags Groove

Bags Groove

Bags Groove

ASIN: B000000YDT

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The title track of Bags Groove comes from December 24, 1954, the classic date that matched together trumpeter Miles Davis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Thelonious Monk, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. Davis and Monk actually did not get along all that well and the trumpeter did not want Monk playing behind his solos, but a great deal of brilliant music occurred on the day of their encounter. There are two very different versions apiece of Bags' Groove, and Monk's solo on the first take was one of his best. The rest of the album is taken from a session the previous June that included Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver doing Rollins' own Airegin as well as Oleo and But Not for Me. Timeless music that defies easy classification, this set belongs in every jazz collection. 7 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label.

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Bags Groove
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • (3.5 stars) As a document of Miles finding his feet, this isn't bad
  • bags groove
  • Davis Bags and Monk
  • hot swingin' jazz
  • Decent Early Miles with Sonny Rollins
 Bags Groove
Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
Manufacturer: Ojc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000YDT
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Bags' Groove (Take 1)
  2. Bags' Groove (Take 2)
  3. Airegin
  4. Oleo
  5. But Not For Me (Take 2)
  6. Doxy
  7. But Not For Me (Take 1)

Album Description

The title track of Bags Groove comes from December 24, 1954, the classic date that matched together trumpeter Miles Davis, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Thelonious Monk, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Kenny Clarke. Davis and Monk actually did not get along all that well and the trumpeter did not want Monk playing behind his solos, but a great deal of brilliant music occurred on the day of their encounter. There are two very different versions apiece of Bags' Groove, and Monk's solo on the first take was one of his best. The rest of the album is taken from a session the previous June that included Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver doing Rollins' own Airegin as well as Oleo and But Not for Me. Timeless music that defies easy classification, this set belongs in every jazz collection. 7 tracks. From the OJC/ Prestige label.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars (3.5 stars) As a document of Miles finding his feet, this isn't bad.......2007-07-09

For the most part, Bags' Groove is nothing more than standard-issue bebop. I stress "for the most part" because of the colossal title track, an eleven minute groove that sinks in and never lets go. Guest appearances by Milt "Bags" Jackson and Thelonious Monk are not wasted. At all. Nor do they overshadow Miles. The chemistry between them is perfect - great song to get lost in. Now, most of the other songs here are just, um... they happened, they existed, now what? - a flaw I find in several early Davis albums, Birth of the Cool aside. Still, they're tasteful, they're never annoying, nicely performed, and one of 'em's actually pretty good - I'm a fan of "Airegin", though it can never hope to match the title song, which actually overshadows a lot of Miles' pre-Coltrane career ("Walkin'" and about half of Birth of the Cool aside). Oh, "If Not For Me" is nice enough, I guess. "Oleo" and "Doxy"? I could take them or leave them. Regardless, Miles' career would later reach much higher heights.

4 out of 5 stars bags groove.......2006-12-21

miles' trumpet on the title cut(s) is smooth as velvet and well worth the price of the cd.

in his memoir, miles and me, quincy troupe devoted three pages to the title cut and concluded '...before miles recorded bags groove he had secretly gone to his father's farm in millstadt, illinois, to kick his habit. that's why he played so great, because he was drug-free, really clean.'

4 out of 5 stars Davis Bags and Monk.......2006-07-16

Basically, the entire CD is excellent, but since two inital numbers (two takes of "Bags' Groove") are so much superior to the rest of the CD, I simply loose interest in the follow-up songs...
The reasons for this are simple - not only do the rest of the songs lack Milt Jackson ("BAGS" who wrote the first tune), on the rest of this fine CD Thelonious Monk is replaced by Horace Silver who (although a great player) is simply not that kind of genius.

The most bizarre thing is that Miles didn't like Monk's playing! He insisted that Monk kept his hands of the piano during the leader's solos! However, this is not so strange - great minds often disagree and, in addition to that, Miles' approach to the trumpet sound throuoght the greatest portion of his carreer (prior to his fusion-rock-electronics phase) is quite lyrical in nature. Monk's wry and cynical analysis of tunes he played is anything but lyrical.

Nevertheless, Monk sounds equally brilliant while soloing and while accompanying Milt Jackson (and he did a fine job as Clark Terry's sideman on another great album) so I guess he might have worked well with Miles as well, making this somewhat incoherent album quite historical...

5 out of 5 stars hot swingin' jazz.......2005-08-07

This record is pretty hot. I've read all the preceding reviews, I do not understand how some people say that this record isnt in some way or another top-notch. Sure, this isn't like the Miles Davis recording "Kind of Blue", but I believe it wasn't supposed to be. "Kind of Blue" seemed to have a somewhat different mood and certainly backing players with much different styles than ones appearing here. I wouldn't recommend this record as an introduction to real jazz or to Miles Davis ("Kind of Blue" is probably best for that), but people who already like hot, swinging jazz and need not be introduced to Miles Davis really should have this record. I did not get the feeling that the quality of playing was any less than stellar. One reviewer seems to imply that because this material came from the Prestige Label which is known to pay the artists the day of the recording, the musicians were just trying to throw something together in order to make a quick buck to spend on drugs or whatever. This does not sound like a recording of this sort. It just might take a couple of listens to really start getting into it and interpreting it. Also, I bought a non-remastered version, and the sound is just alright, but I definitely suggest buying a remastered version of this CD.

The first two tracks (two different takes of Bags Groove) are just joy to listen to, and I could listen to those over and over. Even though he is not listed in the credits for some reason, Thelonious Monk is playing the piano on both takes of Bags Groove. His piano sound and style is immediately recognizable, and it is essential Monk, in my opinion. These two first tracks came from the Chrimas Eve jam session, the rest of which is on another CD called "Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants". I can't wait to hear that disc also because I love Monk's piano, and I want to hear more of the unique and rare Monk/Davis collaboration. Other tracks on the "Bags Groove" CD are enhanced with Sonny's sax and sound great. Track 3 is burnin'! The rhythm section (bass and drums) is amazing - it gives rock-solid backing to the great improvisations of other players.

4 out of 5 stars Decent Early Miles with Sonny Rollins.......2005-05-08

This is a nice little album featuring Milt Jackson (Bags), on two takes of the title track. He is masterful on vibes, and it's a shame he didn't do much more on this release. The other tracks are pretty much fillers. One of my favorite songs from the time is "Airegin" written by Sonny Rollins (which is really just Nigeria spelled backwards). However, this version is nowhere near as good as the take on the album, "Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet." The latter version is hard bop and this one is a lot more tame. Honorable Mention goes out to "Oleo" but I would look elsewhere for early Miles.

If you read up on jazz history, you'll find out that PRESTIGE was a label for heroin addicts who needed fast cash to score a fix and it shows in the majority of the recordings I own on the label. Apparently, the musicians got paid in cash on the day of the recording, but were only allowed two takes at the most. There are some highpoints on the label, though, and "Bags Groove" is one of them.
Bags' Groove (20 Bit Mastering)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants
  • Highest recommendation
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 Bags' Groove (20 Bit Mastering)
Miles Davis
Manufacturer: Prestige
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A8AR
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
  2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
  3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
  4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
  5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
  6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
  7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants.......2007-02-23

Bags' Groove title cut (both takes) was recorded in the same December 24 1954 session that gave us Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants. This is Miles, just as he was getting himself together. Miles' deeply personal tone can be heard in its early stages. The remaining CD tracks are by a quintet that includes Sonny Rollins, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke, and Horace Silver. I believe it would have been a more consistent release to put both Modern Jazz Giants and Bags' Groove out as a single set but that's life I guess. The notes on this package, considering it's a limited 10,000 copy edition, are rather scant and there aren't any photos. But the music is great. I have to admit that I don't really understand what Monk is doing with his solo on both takes but that's ok too. If you are a Miles Davis fan, especially of the classic first Quintet, then you must own Bags' Groove as well as The Modern Jazz Giants releases

5 out of 5 stars Highest recommendation.......2004-03-04

I just received this remastered classic from Amazon and it is ASTOUNDING ! I can't believe it took me so long to pick this up. Miles sounds as good as I've ever heard him and the rest of the musicians are also at their best particularly Milt Jackson on the title track. Monk sounds a bit tentative and the story is that Miles asked him to sit out while he took his solo but Monk came through when it was his time to comp behind Jackson's solo and take his own solo. He sounds inventive and unmistakably Monk. Horace Silver and Sonny Rollins both sound wonderful and the tracks where they are featured really swing. The heart of this fine CD is the incredible rhythm section of Percy Heath and Keny Clarke. These guys were rock solid throughout this session and with the remastering Heath's bass lines just jump through the speakers.
Do not hesitate to purchase this. You will be glad you did.

5 out of 5 stars An outstanding collaboration of immortal jazz giants.......2000-10-08

Wow! What an album (CD) this truely is a recording of great Jazz giants that the world will never see again. Miles Davis is outstanding as always on this, Theolonius Monk adds his signature twist on the piano and Milt Jackson on the vibes makes this a MUST have recording for Jazz fans. The rest of the group include Horace Silver, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke that are each giants in the Jazz world. Although Miles and Theolonius didn't get along, the first two songs on this recording "Bags Groove" and its alternate take, definitely groove to the sound. Each of the artists trade off riffs with each other and then they blend wonderfully well. The rest of the songs are wonderful to listen to. This is an expensive CD, but is well worth the money to spend on it. The remastering is outstanding and the clarity of sound is perfect. It almost sounds like the listener is in the studio with these artists when they record it. As stated before, this is a MUST get for any fans of great beebop or great Jazz in general.
Bags' Groove
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    		Bags' Groove
    Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
    Manufacturer: Prestige
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000FIHBEK
    Release Date: 2006-07-03

    Tracks:

    1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
    2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
    3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
    4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
    5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
    6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
    7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

    Album Details

    Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
    Bags Groove
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Duke Pearson is one groovy pianist -and composer
    • duke bags it.
    		 Bags Groove
    Duke Pearson
    Manufacturer: Black Lion
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000025J2V
    Release Date: 1991-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. I'm An Old Cowhand
    2. Say You're Mine
    3. Le Carrousel
    4. Exodus
    5. Bags Groove
    6. Jeannine
    7. I'm An Old Cowhand
    8. Say You're Mine
    9. Le Carrousel

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Duke Pearson is one groovy pianist -and composer.......2005-09-30

    Duke Pearson's soulful touch brings out of best in Milt Jackson's classic standard 'Bags Groove',Johnny Mercer's 'I'm An
    Old Cowhand' in two takes and at a faster clip than Sonny Rollins
    in his 'Way Out West' album-and I love what he did with 'Exodus'.The other three tunes on his album are his own compositions-'Say You're Mine','Le Carrousel'-and 'Jeannine'.The album includes two takes each of 'I'm An Old Cowhand','Say You're Mine' and 'Le Carrousel';not a biggie-but I just wish there were less takes and more variety.

    4 out of 5 stars duke bags it........2004-09-26

    Of all jazz forms, piano trio is my favorite. Ahmad Jamal, Hank Jones, Tommy Flanagan, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Mulgrew Miller, ...they all excelled in the form. The reason I bought this cd was because, while I have Duke Pearson sitting in a few sessions, I don't have any of him in a trio.

    The one thing you should always give credit to Pearson is that he always add a few originals. Out of the 6 tunes (3 have an alternate take), he wrote 3. "Say you're mine" is a classical ballad, "le carrousel" is a med-up tempo song with a slightly latin beat by lex humphries. Thomas Howard is on bass, and I have to say I have never heard of him. He does not solo anyway and keeps his beat.

    All tunes are satisfying, but some solos seem to lack a clear direction sometimes. Everything is very enjoyable nonetheless and flows quite smoothly.

    The romante 'say you're mine', the catchy 'I'm an old cowhand',
    Bags' Groove
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants
    • Highest recommendation
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    		 Bags' Groove
    Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
    Manufacturer: Jvc / Xrcd
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000040OHN
    Release Date: 1998-01-20

    Tracks:

    1. Bag's Groove
    2. Bag's Groove
    3. Airegin
    4. Oleo
    5. But Not for Me
    6. Doxy
    7. But Not for Me

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Before the Quintet - The Modern Jazz Giants.......2007-02-23

    Bags' Groove title cut (both takes) was recorded in the same December 24 1954 session that gave us Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants. This is Miles, just as he was getting himself together. Miles' deeply personal tone can be heard in its early stages. The remaining CD tracks are by a quintet that includes Sonny Rollins, Percy Heath, Kenny Clarke, and Horace Silver. I believe it would have been a more consistent release to put both Modern Jazz Giants and Bags' Groove out as a single set but that's life I guess. The notes on this package, considering it's a limited 10,000 copy edition, are rather scant and there aren't any photos. But the music is great. I have to admit that I don't really understand what Monk is doing with his solo on both takes but that's ok too. If you are a Miles Davis fan, especially of the classic first Quintet, then you must own Bags' Groove as well as The Modern Jazz Giants releases

    5 out of 5 stars Highest recommendation.......2004-03-04

    I just received this remastered classic from Amazon and it is ASTOUNDING ! I can't believe it took me so long to pick this up. Miles sounds as good as I've ever heard him and the rest of the musicians are also at their best particularly Milt Jackson on the title track. Monk sounds a bit tentative and the story is that Miles asked him to sit out while he took his solo but Monk came through when it was his time to comp behind Jackson's solo and take his own solo. He sounds inventive and unmistakably Monk. Horace Silver and Sonny Rollins both sound wonderful and the tracks where they are featured really swing. The heart of this fine CD is the incredible rhythm section of Percy Heath and Keny Clarke. These guys were rock solid throughout this session and with the remastering Heath's bass lines just jump through the speakers.
    Do not hesitate to purchase this. You will be glad you did.

    5 out of 5 stars An outstanding collaboration of immortal jazz giants.......2000-10-08

    Wow! What an album (CD) this truely is a recording of great Jazz giants that the world will never see again. Miles Davis is outstanding as always on this, Theolonius Monk adds his signature twist on the piano and Milt Jackson on the vibes makes this a MUST have recording for Jazz fans. The rest of the group include Horace Silver, Percy Heath and Kenny Clarke that are each giants in the Jazz world. Although Miles and Theolonius didn't get along, the first two songs on this recording "Bags Groove" and its alternate take, definitely groove to the sound. Each of the artists trade off riffs with each other and then they blend wonderfully well. The rest of the songs are wonderful to listen to. This is an expensive CD, but is well worth the money to spend on it. The remastering is outstanding and the clarity of sound is perfect. It almost sounds like the listener is in the studio with these artists when they record it. As stated before, this is a MUST get for any fans of great beebop or great Jazz in general.
    Bags Groove: A Tribute to Milt Jackson
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      		Bags Groove: A Tribute to Milt Jackson
      Mike LeDonne
      Manufacturer: Double Time Jazz
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2001-08-07

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      5. The Harem
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      Bags' Groove
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        		Bags' Groove
        Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
        Manufacturer: Prestige
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00007KL1Q
        Release Date: 1957-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
        2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
        3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
        4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
        5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
        6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
        7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

        Album Details

        Heritage of Jazz Series. Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase Digitally Remastered featuring New Artwork. Limited to 3000 Copies.
        Bags' Groove
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          		Bags' Groove
          Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
          Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00005GWFH
          Release Date: 2003-08-21

          Tracks:

          1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
          2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
          3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
          4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
          5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
          6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
          7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

          Album Details

          Part of the 'masters of Jazz: The History Series 1949-1969'. 20 Bit Digitally Remastered.
          Bags' Groove
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            		Bags' Groove
            Miles Davis & Modern Jazz Giants
            Manufacturer: Prestige
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000IBB1
            Release Date: 1957-01-01

            Tracks:

            1. Bags' Groove [Take 1] - Miles Davis
            2. Bags' Groove [Take 2] - Miles Davis
            3. Airegin - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
            4. Oleo - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
            5. But Not for Me [Take 2] - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
            6. Doxy - Miles Davis, Miles Davis, The Modern Jazz Giants
            7. But Not for Me [Take 1] - Miles Davis

            Album Details

            Japanese Version featuring 20bit K2 Mastering and Limited Edition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.
            Bags Groove
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              		Bags Groove

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              Binding: Audio CD

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