Miles Davis – The New Sounds

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The New Sounds is the debut solo studio album by the American jazz musician Miles Davis. Released in late 1951 as a 10-inch LP, it is his first album as a bandleader and his first full album for Prestige Records.

Track listing:
Side one
1. “Conception” George Shearing 4:03
2. “Dig?” Miles Davis 7:33
Side two
3. “My Old Flame” Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston 6:36
4. “It’s Only a Paper Moon” Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Billy Rose 5:23

Personnel:
Miles Davis – trumpet
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone, tracks 1 & 2
Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
Walter Bishop, Jr. – piano
Tommy Potter – double bass
Art Blakey – drums

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Released: 1951
Recorded: October 5, 1951
Studio: Apex Studio
New York City
Length: 23:35
Label: Prestige
PRLP 124
Producer: Bob Weinstock