“Few bands in the history of jazz have reached the heights achieved by this group... The entire LP is fantastic. I cannot imagine being without it.” – Ralph J. Gleeson. These words perfectly capture the enduring power of Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet, a landmark recording by one of the greatest ensembles ever to shape the history of jazz. In the mid-1950s, the quintet brought together Miles Davis on trumpet, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on double bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums—five extraordinary musicians whose distinctive voices combined to create a sound that remains influential, immediate, and timeless.

Released as part of the historic Original Jazz Classics audiophile vinyl series, this new edition of Cookin’ celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis, born in 1926 and commemorated throughout 2026. The album is one of four legendary titles—alongside Workin’, Relaxin’, and Steamin’—recorded in remarkably rapid succession during just two sessions. Together, these recordings document the quintet at the height of its creative chemistry, balancing Davis’s lyrical precision, Coltrane’s searching intensity, Garland’s elegant sophistication, Chambers’s unmistakable bass foundation, and Jones’s explosive rhythmic drive.

For this definitive reissue, the mastering was undertaken by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, using the original master tapes to preserve the clarity, warmth, and dynamic impact of the original performance. The album is pressed on 180-gram vinyl by RTI, delivering the exceptional sound quality expected from the Original Jazz Classics series. Equal attention has been paid to the packaging: the original artwork has been meticulously recreated in every detail, using printed paper carefully applied to the jacket stock, faithfully restoring the authentic look and feel of this essential jazz classic.