Dig (Miles Davis album)

Dig is a 1951 jazz album by trumpeter Miles Davis, released on Prestige Records. It was recorded on January 17, 1951, and features a sextet including alto saxophonists Jackie McLean and Charlie Parker (appearing under the pseudonym "Charlie Chan"), pianist Walter Bishop Jr., bassist Tommy Potter, and drummer Art Blakey. The album is notable for its hard-bop and pre-bop elements, and for being one of the earliest examples of Davis leading a recording session. The tracks include both original compositions by Davis and standards.