180 gram audiophile vinylDeluxe sleeve with linen laminate finishThe first album by Miles Davis’ legendary Second Great QuintetA landmark 1965 album in the evolution of modern jazzFeaturing Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony WilliamsBlack vinyl Released in 1965, E.S.P. is the album that introduced Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, one of the most important and influential line-ups in jazz history. Alongside Davis, the group features Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. The album consists entirely of original compositions, with Wayne Shorter contributing the title track, “E.S.P.”, while Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams and Miles Davis each bring their own material. Today, E.S.P. is regarded as a key album of 1960s modern jazz and the starting point of one of Miles Davis’ most celebrated periods. It remains an essential record for anyone interested in the development of jazz and the extraordinary musicianship of the Second Great Quintet. E.S.P. is available on black vinyl.
