Recorded at the Lighthouse Caf? in Hermosa Beach, CA, on September 13, 1953, this is a historic recording for many reasons, and one of the earliest meetings of East and West Coast jazz artists. While Miles Davis and Chet Baker need no introduction, Harold Rumsey might. He was a West Coast jazz bassist who formed the Lighthouse All Stars in 1949, a long standing group that performed at the Hermosa Beach club every Sunday night for nearly a decade. Though he might not be a household name, his group featured such alumnus as Jimmy Giuffre, Shorty Rogers, Max Roach, Bud Shank, Sonny Criss, Hampton Hawes, Shelly Manne, and more. Featuring rousing renditions of "'Round Midnight", "Night In Tunisia", "At Last", and the killer drum solo from Roach, "Drum Conversation", this is a brilliant window into the 1950s LA scene, and Miles' particular ability to fit into nearly any jazz setting with ease. Reissued on 180 gram vinyl with download code.
