Dig

Release Date: March 25, 2013

Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins recorded Dig in 1951, capturing the hard bop sound with Davis's muted trumpet and Rollins's tenor sax trading melodic lines over tight rhythm section work. The album features five tracks including a nearly ten-minute version of 'Bluing' that lets both leaders stretch out, plus their take on the standard 'It's Only A Paper Moon.'

Standout Tracks

• Bluing: The longest track at nearly ten minutes, giving both Davis and Rollins extended solo space
• Dig: The album opener showcases the interplay between Davis's muted trumpet and Rollins's tenor
• It's Only A Paper Moon: Their bebop interpretation of the jazz standard

Mood: late night, contemplative, sophisticated

Tracklist

1. A1. Dig (7:30)
2. A2. It's Only A Paper Moon (5:20)
3. A3. Denial (5:35)
4. B1. Bluing (9:40)
5. B2. Out Of The Blue (6:10)