What is immediately noticeable upon listening to this delicately and superbly LP of Miles Davis classic first – and only – album with his original sextet is how deep the blues presence is on it. Though it is true that the album's title cut is rightfully credited with introducing modalism into jazz, and defining Davis' music for years to come, it is the sole selection of its kind on the record. The rest is all blues in any flavor you wish you call your own.Allmusic *****

Duke Jordan, who played regularly with the Charlie Parker Quintet in 1947, has long been known as a superior bebop pianist whose style was touched by the genius of Bud Powell's innovations. This quintet album is one of Duke Jordan's better recordings and is quite enjoyable. Allmusic *****