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The Sound of Miles Davis

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Presented by Robert Herridge
In 1959 Miles Davis performed for the first time on American television. In this recording Miles plays his own composition 'So what' leading his quintet John Coltrane (tenor sax), Wynton Kelly (piano). Paul Chambers (bass) and Jimmy Cobb (drums). Then. accompanied by the 19-piece Gil Evans Orchestra, Miles Davis plays 'The duke', 'Blues for Pablo' and 'New rhumba'.
Director JACK SMIGHT
Producer ROBERT HERRIDGE

Contributors

Presented By:
Robert Herridge
Unknown:
Miles Davis
Tenor:
John Coltrane
Piano:
Wynton Kelly
Piano:
Jimmy Cobb
Unknown:
Miles Davis
Director:
Jack Smight
Producer:
Robert Herridge
Source: Radio Times

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