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Workin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet is an album by the Miles Davis Quintet, released in January 1960 by Prestige Records. It was recorded in two sessions on May 11 and October 26, 1956, that produced four albums: this one, Relaxin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet, Steamin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet and Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Lindsay Planer awarded the album 5 stars out 5.

Track listing:
Side one
1. “It Never Entered My Mind” Richard Rodgers 5:26
2. “Four” Miles Davis 7:15
3. “In Your Own Sweet Way” Dave Brubeck 5:45
4. “The Theme” (Take 1) Miles Davis 2:01
Side two
1. “Trane’s Blues” (a.k.a. “Vierd Blues”) John Coltrane 8:35
2. “Ahmad’s Blues” Ahmad Jamal 7:26
3. “Half Nelson” Miles Davis 4:48
4. “The Theme” (Take 2) Miles Davis 1:03

Personnel:
Miles Davis – trumpet (except on “Ahmad’s Blues”)
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone (except on “Ahmad’s Blues”)
Red Garland – piano
Paul Chambers – bass, cello
Philly Joe Jones – drums

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Released: January 1960
Recorded: May 11 and October 26, 1956
Studio: Van Gelder, Hackensack
Length: 41:59
Label: Prestige
Producer: Bob Weinstock