Saturday, December 26, 2009

Miles Davis, Live at Troubadour Club, Los Angeles, January 17-19, 1975 (ER013)


This apparently was Miles' last American west coast gig before flying out to Japan for the historic Agharta and Pangaea concerts. I snagged it from the fantastic blog elastic rock but for some reason it doesn't seem to be there anymore. Personnel:
Miles Davis (trumpet, keyboards)
Sonny Fortune (soprano & alto sax, flute)
Pete Cosey (guitar, keyboards)
Reggie Lucas (guitar)
Michael Henderson (bass)
Al Foster (drums)
James "Mtume" Foreman (percussions)

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Miles Davis, Live at the Shaboo Inn, Willimantic, Connecticut, January 26, 1974 (ER158)


Another great post over at Elastic Rock. This is an intense recording of the funk collective at it's most cohesive. Personnel is:
Miles Davis (tpt, org)
David Liebman (ss, ts, fl)
Pete Cosey (g, perc)
Reggie Lucas (g)
Michael Henderson (el-b)
Al Foster (d)
James Mtume Forman (cga, perc)

First Set
1 For Dave (M. Davis) 15:43
2 Turnaroundphrase (M. Davis) 16:41
3 Tune in 5 (M. Davis) 8:37
4 Agharta Prelude (M. Davis) 10:53

Second Set
1 Ife (M. Davis) 21:38
2 Turnaroundphrase (M. Davis) 16:32
3 For Dave (M. Davis) 18:57
4 Calypso Frelimo (M. Davis) 13:33

Monday, July 13, 2009

Miles Davis, Live at On The Corner (Supersonic, 1972)


Live recording from September 24th, 1972 at the Philadelphia Quaker Jazz Festival. Not my rip, and I'm embarrassed to admit I don't remember where I got it, but it's a good one.
1. Black Satin 9:31
2. Rated X 15:12
3. Honky Tonk 9:34
4. Right Off 11:44

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Miles Davis, Live in Belgrade, November 7th 1973


This is a great example of the collection of Miles recordings at
elastic rock. Gret blog! Check it out! No track listings. Personnel are
Miles Davis (tpt, org)
Dave Liebman (ss, ts, fl)
Pete Cosey (g, perc)
Reggie Lucas (g)
Michael Henderson (el-b)
Al Foster (d)
James Mtume Forman (cga, perc)

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Sam Rivers, Lazuli (Timeless 1989)


Another great Sam Rivers electric quartet. This time the personnel are:
Sam Rivers: Sax, Flute
Darryll Thompson: Electric Guitar
Real Wesley-Grant: Electric Bass
Steve McCraven: Drums
Recorded in Holland in October 1989. Long out of print and currently selling for silly money.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Michael Gregory Jackson, Heart & Center (Arista 1979)


A personal favorite, Heart & Center was seen by many as a commercial sell-out. Compared to Michael Gregory Jackson's ealier avant-garde efforts, it is slick and commercial, but in an inspired Stevie Wonder way. It's aged very well in my opinion, and sounds funky, off-beat and original. If you like Michael Gregory Jackson, Gifts is up at allthissteam.blogspot.com.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Miles Davis, Olympia 11 Juillet 1973 (Trema France)



Recorded in Paris, July 11, 1973, with Dave Liebman, Pete Cosey, Reggie Lucas, Al Foster, Michael Henderson and Mtume. A bit different sound than from later recordings of this band, and one of the better recordings of this time as well. Sadly, long out of print and selling for silly money now.