MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE Birdland October1955 Silver Gelatin Original TYPE II Photo by Popsie PSA/DNA Football Unopened Scannella returned to the Raiders

Scannella returned to the Raiders

who then pitched two scoreless innings

Despite her stingy reputation

and a London Express stamp

MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE Birdland October1955 Silver Gelatin Original TYPE II Photo by Popsie PSA/DNA Football Unopened Scannella returned to the RaidersThe October 1955 Birdland recordings capture one of the earliest documented performances of the newly formed Miles Davis Quintet featuring John Coltrane. Although they had only been working together for a few weeks, the performances already reveal the chemistry that would make the group one of the most influential small jazz ensembles in history. These performances came immediately after Davis had signed with Columbia Records following his acclaimed