Milestones

From 1955–60, ColtraneJohn Coltraneジョン・コルトレーン played with MilesMiles Davisマイルス・デイヴィス while searching for his own voice. The 'sheets of sound' style emerged in this period. MilesMiles Davisマイルス・デイヴィス criticized him but never fired him.

Cannonball AdderleyCannonball Adderleyキャノンボール・アダレイ joined Miles DavisMiles Davisマイルス・デイヴィス's band in October 1957, forming a twin front line with Coltrane. The 1958 album MilestonesMilestonesMiles Davis · 1958 was the first studio statement from this sextet and signaled the imminent move toward modal jazz.

Red GarlandRed Garlandレッド・ガーランド's piano was distinguished by his trademark shift from right-hand single-note lines to two-handed block chords. His solos on 'Round About Midnight'Round About MidnightMiles Davis · 1957 and MilestonesMilestonesMiles Davis · 1958 showcase that formal beauty at its best.