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Miles Davis: Live in Europe 1969
LIVE IN EUROPE 1969 lives up to the Miles Davis Bootleg Series mission of presenting live performances that are previously unreleased, have previously only been bootlegged, or are very rare. This new set is the first collection of Miles's Third Great Quintet, the "Lost" Band of 1968-1970 with Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette at their peak (they were never recorded in the studio). The album captures the short-lived quintet in three separate concert settings, starting with two full-length (one hour-plus) sets at the Antibes Jazz Festival in France, in Stockholm as part of "The Newport Jazz Festival In Europe," and completed with a stunning 46-minute performance at the Berlin Philharmonie, filmed in color. Recorded 11/7/69 at Berliner Jazztage in the Berlin Philharmonie 1. Introduction by John O Brien-Docker 2. Directions 3. Bitches Brew 4. It s About That Time 5. I Fall In Love Too Easily 6. Sanctuary 7. The Theme
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This release captures the legendary Miles Davis Quintet during their pivotal 1969 European tour. Showcasing a band at the height of its powers, the film presents performances from festivals and venues across Europe, offering a glimpse into the evolving sound of jazz fusion. It highlights the raw energy and improvisational brilliance of Davis and his quartet as they push musical boundaries.
Critical Reception
As a posthumous release documenting a legendary performance, critical reception has focused on its historical significance and musical value. Reviewers praise the high-quality audio and video, capturing a seminal moment in jazz history. It's considered an essential document for fans of Miles Davis and the genre.
What Reviewers Say
A stunning document of a legendary band at its peak.
Captures the raw, innovative energy of Miles Davis's electric period.
Essential viewing for jazz enthusiasts and historians.
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Fun Fact
The 1969 European tour was a crucial period for Miles Davis, as the band was experimenting with a more electrified sound that would heavily influence his groundbreaking album 'Bitches Brew', released later that same year.
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