Blue Moods [LP]

A short, but intensely cool set from a formidable quintet led by Miles Davis and featuring Teddy Charles on vibes, Elvin Jones on drums, Charles Mingus on double bass, and Britt Woodman on trombone. Recorded in 1955 by legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder at his studio in Hackensack, NJ, Blue Moods is the epitome of '50s cool jazz. A laid-back, introspective set, the tracks ebb and flow as Davis' trademark mellow-tone weaves deftly through Charles' vibe chording, which drifts across the sonic pallet like harmonic clouds. An absolute must-have for fans of the cool jazz genre, Blue Moods is ice cold an absolute treasure on vinyl.