Birdland 1951 is a live album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released on January 27, 2004, by Blue Note Records and recorded from February 17, 1951, through September 29, 1951, in Birdland, from radio broadcasts. Three different broadcasts were chosen: two comprising six cuts in total were from June and September and have been issued in various forms on bootlegs over the decades. Four cuts were taken from a broadcast on February 17, which have never been available in any form.[1]

Birdland 1951
Live album by
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2004
RecordedFebruary 17, 1951 – September 29, 1951
VenueBirdland
New York City
Genre
Length65:35
LabelBlue Note
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Miles Davis chronology
Live at the Fillmore East, March 7, 1970: It's About that Time
(2001)
Birdland 1951
(2004)
Amsterdam Concert
(2005)
Miles Davis live chronology
In Paris: Festival International de Jazz May, 1949
(1949)
Birdland 1951
(1951)
Miles Davis at Newport 1955–1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4
(1955)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllmusicAllmusic link

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Miles Davis, except as noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."Move"Denzil BestJune 2, 1951 (1951-06-02)6:13
2."Half Nelson" June 2, 1951 (1951-06-02)7:34
3."Down" June 2, 1951 (1951-06-02)7:14
4."Out of the Blue" February 17, 1951 (1951-02-17)5:54
5."Half Nelson" February 17, 1951 (1951-02-17)7:42
6."Tempus Fugue-it"Bud PowellFebruary 17, 1951 (1951-02-17)6:44
7."Move"BestFebruary 17, 1951 (1951-02-17)5:44
8."Move"BestSeptember 29, 1951 (1951-09-29)6:22
9."The Squirrel"Tadd DameronSeptember 29, 1951 (1951-09-29)8:38
10."Lady Bird"DameronSeptember 29, 1951 (1951-09-29)5:30

Personnel

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February 17 & June 2, 1951

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September 29, 1951

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Production

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  • Malcolm Addey – disc transfer
  • Michael Cuscuna – producer
  • Kurt Lundvall – mastering, restoration
  • Ken Robertson – digital restoration
  • Francis Wolff – photographer
  • Burton Yount – art director, cover design

References

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  1. ^ Thom Jurek. "Birdland 1951 – Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
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