Davis had already recorded several sessions by 1947 as a member of Parker's band for the Savoy and Dial labels, but whereas Parker usually recorded with no rehearsals, Davis had the group rehearse the material twice before recording. Davis wrote and arranged all four tracks, which were released as 78rpm singles under the name "Miles Davis All-Stars"."Miles: the Autobiography", Miles Davis with Quincy Troupe, 1989, pg.105 The four tracks have also been compiled on numerous Charlie Parker Savoy compilations, including Bird: The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes) (SJL 2201).Bird: The Savoy Recordings (Master Takes), at AllMusic, accessed June 26, 2014 Davis' next recording session as leader would be the first of the Birth of the Cool sessions in 1949, after having left Parker's band.
