In November, the Miles Davis Bootleg Series released volume 8, “Miles in France—Miles Davis Quintet 1963/64” (Legacy/Columbia), which shows how Davis’s small groups adapted in the years ...

Recorded when Miles’ first great quintet was transitioning into his sextet, the song features Davis’ playful and conversational improvisation, proving his ability to say more with fewer notes.

It Never Entered My Mind; Four; In Your Own Sweet Way; The Theme (take #1); Trane's Blues; Ahmad's Blues; Half Nelson; The Theme (take #2).