The hard bop statement that marked a decisive turn from cool jazz — Davis leading a stellar band into something rawer and more urgent. Top of their ranked list for a reason — start here.
On vinyl: Pre-'60s originals are collector's items — a well-mastered reissue is usually the better buy.
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More from Miles Davis — where to go next
If you have Walkin', these are the Miles Davis records worth reaching for next.
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On the Corner1972 · JazzStart here
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Birth of the Cool1957 · JazzEssential
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Milestones1958 · JazzEssential
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Kind of Blue1959 · JazzEssential
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Miles Smiles1967 · JazzEssential
If you like Walkin', try
A Night at Birdland, Volume 1Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Chet Baker SingsChet Baker
Minus Some FishCharles Mingus
Study in BrownClifford Brown & Max Roach
A New Sound, A New StarJimmy Smith
Pithecanthropus ErectusCharles Mingus