Round About Midnight [Legacy Edition]

The original LP is rightly praised--Miles is simply a joy to hear, as is his band (his greatest?) including John Coltrane and Philly Joe Jones. Remastered, it sound even more awe-inspiring; have 50 year old recordings ever sounded so vitally modern? But it's the extras that will cause jubilation - the recording of Round Midnight from Newport, plus a set from early '56 with the same quintet on the album. Needless to say they are a treasure trove of performances, including a brief interview with Miles himself. Even if you own the original album, it's worth buying again for these bonus bits. If you don't, count yourself lucky and begin your jazz odyssey here. --Thom Allott