Miles Davis And Milt Jackson Quintet (1982)/ Sextet

"Less heralded than their collaboration with Thelonious Monk this August 1955 session with vibraphonist Milt Jackson was Davis' last all-star collaboration before the formation of his first classic quintet. Davis was entering a new era of leadership and international stardom. Quintet/Sextet is notable for two compositions by Jackie McLean: "Dr. Jackle" and "Minor March". The former is a Charlie Parker-ish line featuring a masterful Milt Jackson symposium on the blues, Davis' typically lyric approach, a tart, spacious flight from McLean, and a soulful, dancing Ray Bryant. The latter is a mysterious minor figure with jabbing rhythm breaks and a joyous bridge that recalls "Tempus Fugit. "Changes" inspires a lovely muted statement from Davis, and illustrates Bryant's unique blend of blues, sanctified gospel, and bebop. Davis and Jackson combine for pungent voicings on the head to "Bitty Ditty," and are completely unfazed by its intricacies." (Allmusic)