Album · 1953
Blue Period
- Released
- 1953
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRLP 140
- Tracklist
- 3 tracks
- Length
- 19:03
- Country
- US
“Blue Period” is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1953 on Prestige. The original release has 3 tracks with a running time of 19:03. Jazz standards on the record include “The Blue Room”. The line-up features Art Blakey (drums (drum set)), Jackie McLean (alto saxophone), Miles Davis (trumpet), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone) and Tommy Potter (double bass).
Who played on Blue Period
- Art Blakey drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Jackie McLean alto saxophone on 2 tracks
- Miles Davis trumpet on 2 tracks
- Sonny Rollins tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
- Tommy Potter double bass on 2 tracks
- Walter Bishop, Jr. piano on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Bluing — Miles Davis 9:56
- B1 Blue Room standard — Richard Rodgers 2:50
- B2 Out of the Blue — Miles Davis, Red Mitchell 6:17
Production
- Bob Weinstock producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Blue Period?
The line-up of Blue Period includes Art Blakey (drums (drum set)), Jackie McLean (alto saxophone), Miles Davis (trumpet), Sonny Rollins (tenor saxophone), Tommy Potter (double bass) and Walter Bishop, Jr. (piano).
Which label released Blue Period?
Blue Period was released in 1953 on Prestige (PRLP 140).
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