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This music is forever and is some of the most wonderful classic Modern Jazz ever made. It was recorded on December 24,1954 and that is why we feature this album every year on The Christmas Jazz Show and this year it's also our final show for 2017. Not to fear for we return on January 8,2018. The Miles Davis All-Stars are of course, Milt Jackson on vibes, Thelonious Monk on piano, Percy Heath on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums. Even though it's not overt, the Christmas spirit seems to run through this session. The incandescent beauty of the Davis trumpet and the bell-like clarity of Jackson plus the percussive stabbing of pianist Monk all add up to something very special.. The four master takes begin with Jackson's blues, "Bags' Groove", Monk's "Bemsha Swing", the Gershwin's "The Man I Love" and the Davis/Bud Powell tune called "Swing Spring". There will be more tonight in the Christmas spirit with tunes not heard at the malls and a visit from Lord Buckley doing "The Story of Scrooge" . Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year! Jazz will carry on!