The Musings of Miles

was in the process of forming his first classic quintet when he recorded this date, a set reissued by the audiophile label . The trumpeter is featured on a quartet outing with pianist , bassist , and drummer , playing four plus a ( ) and his answer to 's and would soon be in ' group, although the fiery proved too difficult for the trumpeter to handle and was quickly succeeded by . The interpretations are generally lyrical and melodic; even sounds a bit mellow. Likable if not essential music. ~ Scott Yanow