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Miles Davis is to have his 1991 concert at La Grande Halle, La Villette, Paris, France released as The Lost Concert through Sleepy Night Records on September 29, the thirtieth anniversary of his death.
The release completes a trilogy of releases that began with the label’s Number One jazz album Miles Davis: The Lost Quintet released last year, and The Lost Septet released last year.
Davis was renowned for never revisiting the past, even though many fans, critics and concert promoters always hoped that he would. Then, in July 1991, he did exactly that, not once, but twice. The first was two days earlier, when he had played the classic arrangements of Gil Evans from the 1950s and 1960 at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Then, Miles arrived at Paris to play this special gig. It was simply advertised as “Miles and Friends” and neither the audience, nor Miles’ band, had any idea on what they were about to witness.
Playing with Miles was an amazing roll-call of past musical associates from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s: Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Al Foster, Steve Grossman, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Darryl Jones, John McLaughlin, Jackie McLean, John Scofield and Joe Zawinul. Miles’ band members were Kenny Garrett, Foley, Deron Johnson, Richard Patterson and Ricky Wellman.
Thirteen tunes were played at the concert, and the first three opening numbers, Perfect Way, Star People and Human Nature were played by Miles’ current band. Then, on come the special guests in various combinations, often mixing with Miles’ current band members. Miles plays a number of tunes from the 50s and 60s, including In A Silent Way/It’s About That Time, Dig, All Blues, Watermelon Man and Footprints.
The other tunes played are , a song written by Prince, Katia which features John McLaughlin and John Scofield on-stage together and Wrinkle. The concert ends with almost everyone joining Miles on-stage to play a rousing version of Jean-Pierre.
Davis’ final concert was at the Hollywood Bowl on August 25. He died just over a month later.
Miles Davis: The Lost Concert
Disc 1
1. Perfect Way
2. New Blues
3. Human Nature
4. All Blues
5. In A Silent Way
6. Katia
Disc 2
1. Out of Blue/Dig
2. Watermelon Man
3. Penetration
4. Wrinkle
5. Footprints
6. Jean Pierre
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MILES DAVIS Directions (1981 UK graduated orange label 12-track double LP, an outstanding collection of highlights & previously unreleased tracks from 1960-70, featuring everyone from Joe Beck, Paul Chambers, Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette, Gil Evans, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Keith Jarrett to John McLaughlin, Hank Mobley, Airto Moreira, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul & more. The gatefold picture sleeve shows some scuffing and a few small areas of paper loss, however the vinyl discs are reveal minimal evidence of play CBS88514)
- Miles Davis - Water Babies - Dutch - vinyl LP - £12.00, $15.00, €14.04 (New Item) (arrived 26-Mar-2024 14:56)on May 3, 2024 at 7:45 pm
MILES DAVIS Water Babies (1986 Dutch 'I Love Jazz' repackaging of the 1976 5-track LP, featuring Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea & Dave Holland, primarily the 1967 quintet, although this LP only saw firstrelease a decade after it was recorded. The picture sleeve shows some minor shelfwear & the vinyl is mint CBS21136)
- Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain - 180gm Vinyl + Booklet - UK - vinyl LP - £24.99, $31.24, €29.24 (New Item) (arrived 19-Mar-2024 14:41)on May 3, 2024 at 7:45 pm
MILES DAVIS Sketches Of Spain (2016 UK 5-track stereo LP, the classic 1960 album in full, pressed on 180gm Vinyl, complete with the 8 page booklet with the picture sleeve replicating the original iconic artwork. The sleeve shows minimal wear andthe vinyl appears barely played)
- Miles Davis - Milestones - 180gm Vinyl + Booklet - UK - vinyl LP - £19.99, $24.99, €23.39 (New Item) (arrived 20-Mar-2024 10:47)on May 3, 2024 at 7:45 pm
MILES DAVIS Milestones (2018 UK issue of the 1958 6-track LP, pressed on 180gram Vinyl, a powerhouse Sextet recording featuring John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderley. The picture sleeve reproduces the original album artwork and comes withthe 'Jazz at 33&1/3' 8-page booklet with detailed notes and essential discography. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition)
- Miles Davis - Milestones - 180gm Vinyl - UK - vinyl LP - £24.99, $31.24, €29.24 (New Item) (arrived 21-Mar-2024 09:40)on May 3, 2024 at 7:45 pm
MILES DAVIS Milestones (2014 UK/EU Music On Vinyl issue of the 1958 6-track LP, pressed on 180gram Vinyl, a powerhouse Sextet recording featuring John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderley. The picture sleeve reproduces the original album artwork with extensive liner notes on the reverse)
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