Giant Steps — 1960

A dazzling display of harmonic ambition, its title track a rite of passage for every aspiring jazz player. The writing is brilliant and the playing fearless. A cornerstone of bebop's evolution. The second (or third) record that deepens the picture.

On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.

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