Miles Davis – On Green Dolphin Street

About The Song

On Green Dolphin Street is a jazz standard written by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington. The song was introduced in the 1947 film of the same name, and has since been recorded by many jazz artists, including Miles Davis.

Davis’s recording of “On Green Dolphin Street” was released in 1959 on his album Kind of Blue. It is considered one of the greatest jazz recordings of all time. The track features Davis on trumpet, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Cannonball Adderley on alto saxophone, Bill Evans on piano, Wynton Kelly on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums.

The recording is a modal jazz interpretation of the song. Davis and Coltrane weave long, improvisational lines over the modal vamp, creating a sense of tension and release. Adderley provides a more lyrical counterpoint, while Evans, Kelly, and Cobb provide a solid rhythmic foundation.

The recording of “On Green Dolphin Street” is a masterpiece of modal jazz. It is a testament to the genius of Miles Davis and his band, and it continues to be enjoyed by jazz lovers around the world.

Here are some additional details about the recording:

  • It was recorded on April 2, 1959, at Columbia Records’ 30th Street Studio in New York City.
  • It was produced by Teo Macero.
  • The album Kind of Blue was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered one of the most important albums in jazz history.
  • “On Green Dolphin Street” is one of the most popular tracks on the album, and it has been covered by many other artists.

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