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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Eva Cassidy - Songbird (1998) {Blix Street}

Eva Cassidy - Songbird (1998) {Blix Street}
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Genre: jazz, smooth jazz, easy listening

Songbird is a 1998 compilation CD by Eva Cassidy. This was released on the Blix Street label.

01. Fields Of Gold (4:46)
02. Wade In The Water (4:05)
03. Autumn Leaves (4:45)
04. Wayfaring Stranger (4:29)
05. Songbird (3:46)
06. Time Is A Healer (4:18)
07. I Know You By Heart (4:03)
08. People Get Ready (3:25)
09. Oh, Had I A Golden Thread (4:50)
10. Over The Rainbow (5:02)

Eva Cassidy - vocals, backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, strings
Chris Biondo - bass, acoustic guitar, drum programming
Chris Walker - trumpet
Dan Cassidy - violin
Hilton Felton - hammond organ
John Gillespie - hammond organ
Keith Grimes - electric guitar
Kent Wood - organ
Larry Melton - upright bass
Lenny "The Ringer" William - piano
Lenny Williams - organ
Marc Carson - piano, backing vocals
Mike Stein - violin
Raice Mcleod - drums
William "JuJu" House - drums & congos
Bryant Roberts - backing vocals
Dontane Lane - backing vocals
Eric D. Dorsey - backing vocals
Troy W.D. Brown Sr. - backing vocals

Produced by Chris Biondo & Eva Cassidy
Recorded by Chris Biondo (tracks 2, 4-7 and 10) and Sound By Charlie (tracks 1, 3, 8-9)
Engineered by Roy Battle (tracks 1, 3, 8-9)
Additional engineering by Kent Wood (tracks 2, 4-7 and 10) and Lenny Williams (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Mastered by Robert Vosgien

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Gene Mayl's Dixieland Rhythm Kings - Dixieland In Hi-Fi (vinyl rip) (1954) {Riverside}

Gene Mayl's Dixieland Rhythm Kings - Dixieland In Hi-Fi (vinyl rip) (1954) {Riverside}
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Genre: jazz, dixieland

Dixieland In Hi-Fi is a 1954 album by Gene Mayl's Dixieland Rhythm Kings. This was released by Riverside and is a vinyl rip, recorded and released in mono.

01. Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home (4:00)
02. Sunset Cafe Stomp (3:30)
03. Muscrat Ramble (3:17)
04. Weary Blues (3:11)
05. Big Butter And Egg Man (2:50)
06. Blue Mama's Suicide Wail (2:56)
07. Darktown Strutters Ball (2:40)
08. St. James Infirmary (2:40)
09. Blues (My Naughty Sweety Gave To Me) (2:55)
10. Roll, Jordan, Roll (3:00)
11. Sweet Georgia Brown Mix 3 (3:22)
12. Red River Valley Mix 2 (2:03)

Gene Mayl-tuba
Bob Hodes-trumpet
Charlie Sonnanstine-trombone
Joe Darensbourg-clarinet
Robin Wetterau-piano
Jack Vastine-banjo, vocals

Produced by Bill Grauer
Engineered by E. D. Nunn

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Barbara Dennerlein - Outhipped (2000) {Verve}

Barbara Dennerlein - Outhipped (2000) {Verve}
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Genre: jazz

Outhipped is the 1999 album by German jazz organist Barbara Dennerlein. Released in her home country via Universal, it was released in North America in 2000 and was the last of three albums she did for Verve.

Barbara Dennerlein - Outhipped (2000) {Verve} **[RE-UP]**

01. Outhipped
02. Frog Dance
03. Odd Blues
04. Bloody Mary
05. Sweet Poison
06. Black And White
07. Mabuse
08. Strange Passion
09. Farewell To Old Friends
10. Satisfaction
11. In The Mud
12. Jammin'

Monday, October 12, 2020

Teri Thornton - I'll Be Easy To Find (1999) {Verve}

Teri Thornton - I'll Be Easy To Find (1999) {Verve}
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Genre: jazz, vocal jazz

I'll Be Easy To Find is the 1999 compact disc by American singer Teri Thornton. This was released by Verve.

01. Somewhere In The Night (3:47)
02. I Believe In You (2:49)
03. It Ain't Necessarily So (3:16)
04. The Lord's Prayer (5:01)
05. Knee Deep In The Blues (7:13)
06. I'll Be Easy To Find (4:35)
07. Nature Boy (4:51)
08. Wishing Well (5:16)
09. Where Are You Running (2:52)
10. Feels Good (3:21)
11. I'll Be Seeing You (5:42)
12. Salty Mama (3:34)

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Saturday, October 10, 2020

VA - Relix (November 2008 CD Sampler) (2008) {Relix Magazine}

VA - Relix (November 2008 CD Sampler) (2008) {Relix Magazine}
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Genre: rock, reggae, blues rock, jam rock, indie rock, jazz

Relix (November 2008 CD Sampler) is a sampler CD that was part of the November 2008 issue of Relix magazine. This features tracks by Joan Osborne, Burning Spears, Lucinda Williams and many more.

WARNING: This does not feature the magazine to download, it is just the sampler CD.

VA - Relix (November 2008 CD Sampler) (2008) {Relix Magazine} **[RE-UP]**

1. Burning Spear - Step It
2. JJ Grey & Mofro - Orange Blossoms
3. Josh Rouse - Camping in Copenhagen
4. Joan Osborne - Sweeter Than the Rest
5. SIRSY - Revolution
6. Boris Garcia - Through the Window
7. Lubriphonic - Say Something Good
8. The Alan Cohen Experience - Elephant
9. Chip Greene - Everything About You
10. Clifton Williams and the Blue James Band - Believe
11. Laurie Larson - A Striking Resemblance
12. The New Cartographers - The Lionheart
13. Lucinda Williams - If Wishes Were Horses (editor's pick)
14. Geva Alon - In My Head (JamOff winner)

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (December/January 2007) (2006) {Relix Magazine}

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (December/January 2007) (2006) {Relix Magazine}
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Genre: rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk, pop rock

Relix Magazine CD Sampler (December/January2007) is a 2006 sampler CD found within the December/January 2007 issue of Relix magazine. This is just the sampler disc, not the full magazine.

01. Wolfmother - Mind's Eye
02. Nina Simone - Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter (Jazzeem's All Styles Remix)
03. U-Melt - Air
04. Jonah Smith - When We Say Goodnight
05. Chris Thile - Watch 'at Breakdown
06. Brett Dennen - Ain't No Reason
07. James Morrison - You Give Me Something
08. Milton - In The City (Live)
09. Dredg - The Tanbark Is Hot Lava
10. Sojorn - Feel
11. Benet - A-Town
12. Hot Club Of Detroit - Swing One
13. Joshua Meltzer - Digital Dirt

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (December/January 2007) (2006) {Relix Magazine} **[RE-UP]**

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (September/October 2006) (2006) {Relix Magazine}

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (September/October 2006) (2006) {Relix Magazine}
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Genre: rock, blues rock, jazz, hip-hop, Americana, reggae, acoustic

Relix Magazine CD Sampler (September/October 2006) is a 2006 sampler CD found within the September/October 2006 issue of Relix magazine. This is just the sampler disc, not the full magazine.

01. Ray LaMontagne - Three More Days
02. Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood - Little Walter Rides Again
03. John Popper Project featuring DJ Logic - All Good Children
04. RAQ - Bootch Magoo
05. Circus Mind - Injuns Comin'
06. Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel (2006)
07. The Duhks - Down The River
08. MOJOE - Yesterday
09. Honkytonk Homeslice - Shot In The Blue
10. Devon Allman's Honeytribe - Torch
11. Gov't Mule - Unring The Bell (Live)
12. Scratch Track - Homeless Man

VA - Relix Magazine CD Sampler (September/October 2006) (2006) {Relix Magazine} **[RE-UP]**

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Eliane Elias - Everything I Love (2000) {Blue Note}

Eliane Elias - Everything I Love (2000) {Blue Note}
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Genre: jazz, vocal jazz

Everything I Love is the 2000 CD by Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias. She co-produced this album with Marc Johnson. This was her last album for Blue Note before moving to Bluebird.

Her light singing voice and light piano touch go hand in hand. Always clear and vibrant, pianist Eliane Elias creates modern mainstream quality every time out. This one is a love letter that she's put together to honor those who have inspired her. The pianist mentions Bud Powell, Charles Mingus and Dizzy Gillespie, but there are more.

Both Marc Johnson and Jack DeJohnette apply that same light touch on bass and drums to Cole Porter's lively “I Love You,” as well as to her own slow and romantic composition “That's All It Was.” Carl Allen and Christian McBride appear in roles a little heavier to suit different situations.

Elias' lovely alto voice remains soft and gentle throughout. A highlight is the sentimental ballad “I Fall in Love Too Easily” with its piano fills and sparkling interlude. Quite convincing on this one, Elias breathes new life into Sammy Cahn's lyrics. The other vocal tracks appear soft and gentle as well, representing both up-tempo and slow impressions. McBride and Allen are featured in “Nostalgia in Times Square” and “Woody 'N You.” For both classic straight-ahead pieces, Elias has captured the mood with her piano trio format. Both bassists and both drummers on the session appear in frequent solo spots. An enjoyable singer and a superb pianist, Eliane Elias' romantic love letter pays homage to many, but in her own sweet way.

Eliane Elias - Everything I Love (2000) {Blue Note} **[RE-UP]**

01. Bowing To Bud
02. Nostalgia In Times Square
03. The Best Of My Heart
04. I Fall In Love Too Easily
05. Everything I Love
06. Introduction #1/If I Should Lose You
07. They Say It's Wonderful
08. I Love You
09. That's All It Was
10. Introduction #2/Alone Together
11. Woody 'N You
12. Blah Blah Blah
13. Introduction #3/Autumn Leaves
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Eliane Elias-vocals, piano
Rodney Jones-guitar
Marc Johnson-bass
Christian McBride-bass
Jack DeJohnette-drums
Carl Allen-drums

Produced by Eliane Elias
Co-produced by Marc Johnson
Executive Producer: Christine Martin
Recorded & Mixed by Joe Feria
Assistant Engineers: Anthony Rutolo, Aya Takemura
Recorded & Mixed at Avatar Studios, New York, New York in May & June 1999
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York

Eliane Amherd - Skylines (2016)

Skylines is the 2016 album by jazz pop singer Eliane Amherd. This album, which also features a cover of Janet Jackson's "What Have You Done For Me Lately", is self-released, which means it was made for her fans.

Eliane Amherd - Skylines (2016) **[RE-UP]**

01. Never Is
02. Gonna Get Up
03. Money Ain't No Friend Of Mine
04. Knowing That I'm A Fool
05. What Have You Done For Me Lately
06. Turn The World Around
07. Counting Grains Of Sand
08. Andromeda
09. Don't Wanna Be
10. Courage (Bill Ware Remix)
11. Andromeda (Bill Ware Remix)

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Jeremiah Cymerman - In Memory Of The Labyrinth System (2008) {Tzadik}

Jeremiah Cymerman - In Memory Of The Labyrinth System (2008) {Tzadik}
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Genre: experimental, jazz

In Memory Of The Labyrinth System is the debut album from American clarinetist Jeremiah Cymerman. This was self-recorded and created, released on John Zorn's Tzadik label. It is a recording that does more with a clarinet than what you believe it can do.

Jeremiah Cymerman - In Memory Of The Labyrinth System (2008) {Tzadik} **[RE-UP]**

1. Lateral Semicircular Canal (2:50)
2. Posterior Canal (6:57)
3. Superior Canal (2:47)
4. Conjoined Limb Of Superior And Posterior Canals (1:05)
5. Sinus Utriculi Posterior (0:37)
6. Ductus Endolymphaticus (0:31)
7. Canalis Utriculosaccularis (0:54)
8. Nerve To Ampulla Of Superior Canal (12:32)
9. Nerve To Ampulla Of Lateral Canal (3:34)
10. Ending Of Nerve In Recessus Utriculi (9:01)

Jeremiah Cymerman-clarinet

Produced, recorded, edited & mixed by Jeremiah Cymerman
Additional mix: Christopher Hoffman
Associate Producer: Kazunori Sugiyama
Executive Producer: John Zorn
Mastered by Scott Hull

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Kâmil Erdem - A Tale Of Bass (2001) {Kalan Müzik}

Kâmil Erdem - A Tale Of Bass (2001) {Kalan Müzik}
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Genre: jazz

A Tale Of Bass is the 2001 album by Turkish bassist Kâmil Erdem. This was released on the Kalan Müzik label.

01. Karadeniz (Black Sea)
02. Birinci Köprü (First Bridge)
03. Romen (Romanian)
04. Yunan (Greek)
05. Bulgar (Bulgarian)
06. Ninni (Lullaby)
07. Waltz Andalucia
08. Izmir Semai
09. Ragabass
10. Bir Bas Masali (A Tale of Bass)
11. Ikinci Köprü (Second Bridge)
12. Everytime We Say Goodbye

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Jeremy Monteiro Trio - A Song For You, Karen (2002) {First Impression Music}

Jeremy Monteiro Trio - A Song For You, Karen (2002) {First Impression Music}
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Genre: jazz

A Song For You, Karen is a 2002 album by the Jeremy Monteiro Trio. It is a jazz tribute to Karen Carpenter of the pop and sibling duo The Carpenters. This was released by First Impression Music as a hybrid SACD but this is only the standard audio.

01. A Song For You (8:49)
02. When I Fall In Love (5:52)
03. This Masquerade (5:26)
04. We've Only Just Begun (5:42)
05. Top Of The World (4:03)
06. For All We Know (3:26)
07. Rainy Days And Mondays (6:28)
08. There's A Kind Of Hush (3:57)
09. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song (4:38)
10. I Won't Last A Day Without You (5:43)
11. (They Long To Be) Close To You (4:10)
12. Yesterday Once More (6:30)
13. A Song For You (Instrumental Reprise) (5:28)

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Alfa Mist - Structuralism (2019) {Sekito}

Alfa Mist - Structuralism (2019) {Sekito}
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MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 112 mb
Genre: jazz

Structuralism is a 2019 album by Alfa Mist. This was released by the Sekito label.

1. .44 (9:59)
2. Falling (4:12)
3. Mulago (4:07)
4. Glad I Lived (6:01)
5. Jjajja's Screen (5:26)
6. Naiyti (9:27)
7. Retainer (6:57)
8. Door (4:07)

Track 2 featuring Kaya Thomas-Dyke
Track 8 featuring Jordan Rakei

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Saturday, September 26, 2020

Artie Shaw - The Big Band Legends (3CD) (1993) {GSC Music/RCA Special Products/BMG Direct Marketing}

Artie Shaw - The Big Band Legends (3CD) (1993) {GSC Music/RCA Special Products/BMG Direct Marketing}
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Genre: jazz, big band

The Big Band Legends is a 3CD compilation by jazz legend Artie Shaw. This was released by GSC Music/RCA Special Products/BMG Direct Marketing.

This CD was purchased without a booklet so the only scans here are the inlays and discs.

Artie Shaw - The Big Band Legends (3CD) (1993) {GSC Music/RCA Special Products/BMG Direct Marketing} **[RE-UP]**

DISC 1
01. Begin The Beguine
02. Between A Kiss And A Sigh
03. Back Bay Shuffle
04. Stardust
05. Traffic Jam
06. The Carioca
07. Indian Love Call
08. Any Old Time
09. Jungle Drums
10. Deep Purple
11. When Winter Comes In
12. Nightmare

DISC 2
01. Frenesi
02. Deep In A Dream
03. Non-Stop Flight
04. April In Paris
05. Oh Lady Be Good
06. Serenade To A Savage
07. Summit Ridge Drive
08. Temptation
09. Special Delivery Stomp
10. My Blue Heaven
11. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
12. Concerto For Clarinet

DISC 3
01. Dancing In The Dark
02. St. James Infirmary
03. They Can't Take That Away From Me
04. Moonglow
05. 'S Wonderful
06. Beyond The Blue Horizon
07. I Cover The Waterfront
08. Someone To Watch Over Me
09. Hindustan
10. Dancing On The Ceiling
11. Our Love Is Here To Stay
12. Thanks For Everything

Miles Davis - Dark Magus (2CD) (1977) {1997 Columbia Legacy}

Miles Davis - Dark Magus (2CD) (1977) {1997 Columbia Legacy}
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Genre: jazz

Dark Magus is a live album by Miles Davis, originally released in Japan in 1977. This was remastered in 1997 by Columbia Legacy.

DISC 1
1. Moja (Part 1) (12:28)
2. Moja (Part 2) (12:40)
3. Wili (Part 1) (14:20)
4. Wili (Part 2) (10:44)

DISC 2
1. Tatu (Part 1) (18:47)
2. Tatu (Part 2) (''Calypso Frelimo'') (6:29)
3. Nne (Part 1) (''Ife'') (15:19)
4. Nne (Part 2) (10:11)
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All compositions by [b]Miles Davis[/b]
Recorded live on March 30, 1974 at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY

PERSONNEL
Miles Davis-trumpet, organ
Dave Liebman-flute-2, soprano sax-1, tenor sax
Azar Lawrence-tenor sax-3
Reggie Lucas-guitar
Pete Cosey-guitar
Dominique Gaumont-guitar
Michael Henderson-electric bass
Al Foster-drums
Mtume-percussion

Original recordings produced by Teo Macero
Digitally mastered by Tom Ruff, Sony Music Studios, NYC
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Perhaps more fully than any other of Miles Davis' '70s fusion albums, Dark Magus represents Davis' departure from traditional jazz and his arrival, well, somewhere else - somewhere few musicians will ever dare to tread.

Entirely recorded live on March 30, 1974 at Carnegie Hall in New York, this two-disc set shows Miles Davis and his rather large band exploring the furthest reaches of something that can well be described as free-form acid funk. Much of this set is loud, repetitive and largely dependent on heavy-handed polyrhythmic percussion. No less than three guitarists are heard here and the resulting wall of fuzz and wah-wah is overtly inspired by Jimi Hendrix's more extreme flights of fancy. It's hard to imagine this sort of performance happening at Carnegie Hall, but Miles Davis was pretty much a legend by this time. He could probably have played to sold out crowds in any venue in the world whether the audience understood what he was doing at the time or not.

The first track on Dark Magus, "Moja (Part 1)" sets the tone for the album, beginning with some rather ham-fisted open hi-hat bashing (courtesy of drummer Al Foster) that lets the listener know instantly this is no ordinary jazz album. The rest of the track is basically a solo spot for Davis' pained trumpet playing. He honks, squeals and creates some elephantine sounds via the ubiquitous wah pedal. In the background the rest of the band sounds like some giant, ugly, clumsy, but very fast multi-limbed creature that is running, tripping over itself, getting up and running some more. The overall atmosphere is dark, oppressive and possibly just a bit scary, but it's also fun and adventurous for those who can handle it.

"Moja (Part 2)" finds the band taking things down a notch and experimenting with some more atmospheric grooves throughout which percussionist James Mtume interjects some primitive drum machine which he slows down and speeds up without regard for the tempo the rest of the band is playing in. This is a very cool and unique idea that pops up regularly throughout the album. Of course, this is only after a searing sax solo by Dave Liebman and a soaring, free-time guitar solo by one of the three guitarists.

The rest of the album carries on in similar territory as the first two tracks. The accent here is on groove, whether slow or fast. Rhythms upon rhythms over which Davis, the guitarists or the saxophonists could do their thing were pretty much the name of the game that March night. Sometimes one can see how this album's sound and feel are reflexive of what bands like King Crimson or possibly even Magma were doing in their live shows at the time. Of course, both of those bands were coming from a much more European angle than Davis' afro-centric approach, but Magma's obsession with repetitive rhythm, King Crimson's brand of collective improvisation, as well as the maximalism and dissonant tendencies of both bands are mirrored here.

Dark Magus is probably not the best album with which to be introduced to Miles Davis' fusion work, as this is pretty strong stuff. It's not as weird as say, Henry Cow, but it is incredibly intense in its relentless pursuit of long-winded and noisy rhythmic jams. This album's weakness lies in a certain lack of variation across its two discs, as a lot of the material on here begins to sound the same after awhile. Those already familiar with some of Davis' work from this time period are encouraged to investigate it, however, and see just how far out Miles could go.

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Miles Davis - Big Fun (2CD) (1974) {2000 Columbia Legacy}

Miles Davis - Big Fun (2CD) (1974) {2000 Columbia Legacy}
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Genre: jazz

Big Fun is a 1974 album by Miles Davis. This was remastered in 2000 by Columbia Legacy.

DISC 1
1. Great Expectations
2. Ife
3. Recollections (Bonus Track)
4. Trevere (Bonus Track)

DISC 2
1. Go Ahead John
2. Lonely Fire
3. The Little Blue Frog (Bonus Track)
4. Yaphet (Bonus Track)

Produced by Teo Macero
Digitally remastered by Seth Foster at Sony Music Studios, NYC

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Miles Davis - Black Beauty (2CD) (1973) {1997 Columbia Legacy}

Miles Davis - Black Beauty (2CD) (1973) {1997 Columbia Legacy}
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Genre: jazz

Black Beauty is a 1973 live album by Miles Davis. This was remastered in 1997 by Columbia Legacy.

DISC 1
1. Directions (10:46)
2. Miles Runs The Voodoo Down (12:22)
3. Willie Nelson (6:23)
4. I Fall In Love Too Easily (1:35)
5. Sanctuary (4:01)
6. It's About That Time (9:59)

[b]DISC 2[/b]
1. Bitches Brew (12:53)
2. Masqualero (9:07)
3. Spanish Key/The Theme (14:14)

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Miles Davis-trumpet
Steve Grossman-soprano saxophone
Chick Corea-electric piano
Dave Holland-electric bass
Jack DeJohnette-drums
Airto Moreira-percussion

Recorded live at the Fillmore West, San Francisco, California on April 10, 1970

Original recordings produced by Teo Macero
Digitally mastered by Tom Ruff, Sony Music Studios, NYC

A month after losing Wayne Shorter to the beginnings of Weather Report, Miles Davis added young saxophonist Steve Grossman to the fold that included drummer Jack DeJohnette, bassist Dave Holland, electric pianist Chick Corea, and percussionist Airto Moreira. Just in time, too, since Bitches Brew had just been released. What is most interesting about this performance is how abstract it is, even by the standards exacted on In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew. Opening with Joe Zawinul's "Directions," with a small three-note vamp, Davis creates a spaciousness for Grossman to hit the stratosphere and for both Holland and DeJohnette to literally fall freely as a rhythm section as long as they could find a groove. The band seems to open too far; they can't seem to find each other in the maelstrom. Davis lays out, watching it all, directing from the sidelines. On "Miles Runs the Voodoo Down," since there is a discernible though minimal melody and groove, the band brings it in tighter, focusing on Davis smattering blues notes and Corea's distorted chord voicings. This is where the band hits their stride, and keeps it through "Willie Nelson" and the Sammy Cahn tune, an odd choice for this part of the program, "I Fall in Love Too Easily." From the opening of "Sanctuary" through "It's About That Time," "Bitches Brew," "Masqualero," and "Spanish Key/The Theme," the music become a kind of suite that doesn't really stop. It may pause in spots, but it loops through modal figures before disintegrating completely. There is no harmony to speak of and melody has become an extinct concept. What matters most is the nuance of groove and rhythm, and Davis found both in this band, though Grossman's playing is too busy and too green; he plays everything he knows in every solo. It's a small complaint, as this is an exciting document of a band trying to come to grips with the power of a music they don't even fully understand yet.

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Miles Davis - In Concert-Live At Philharmonic Hall (2CD) (1973) {1997 Columbia Legacy}

Miles Davis - In Concert-Live At Philharmonic Hall (2CD) (1973) {1997 Columbia Legacy}
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MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 226 mb
Genre: jazz

In Concert: Live At Philharmonic Hall is a 1973 live album by Miles Davis. This was remastered in 1997 by Columbia Legacy.

DISC 1: FOOT FOOLER
1. Rated X (12:16)
2. Honky Tonk (9:18)
3. Theme From Jack Johnson (10:13)
4. Black Satin/The Theme (14:15)

DISC 2: SLICKAPHONICS
1. Ife (27:54)
2. Right Off/The Theme (10:31)

Miles Davis-trumpet
Carlos Garnett-soprano sax (disc one, track one), tenor sax
Cedric Lawson-electric piano, synthesizer
Reggie Lucas-guitar
Khalil Balakrishna-electric sitar
Michael Henderson-electric bass
Al Foster-drums
Badal Roy-tabla
Mtume-percussion

Recorded live at Philharmonic Hall, New York, New York on September 29, 1972
Original recordings produced by Teo Macero
Digitally mastered by Tom Ruff, Sony Music Studios, NYC
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Of the myriad double-live sets Miles Davis recorded in the early '70s, In Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall is the only one documenting his On the Corner street-funk period, which is immediately obvious from the cover art. Actually, in terms of repertoire, the material from Get Up With It, Big Fun, and A Tribute to Jack Johnson each takes up a greater percentage of space, but the hard-driving rhythms and plentiful effects make it clear which of Davis' fusion aesthetics applied. In Concert begins to move Davis' live work even farther away from jazz tradition, as he largely forgoes concepts of soloing or space. Instead, Davis presides over a pulsating mound of rhythm, expanding his percussion section and using traditional lead instruments more to create texture -- including his own horn, which he feeds through a wah-wah pedal and other amplification effects. Drummer Al Foster, tabla player Badal Roy, and percussionist Mtume are the centers of the recording, and electric sitar player Khalil Balakrishna adds an exotic dimension to the already tripped-out sonic stew. And "stew" isn't too far off -- the individual voices and elements in the music tend to get mixed and muddled together, which may be frustrating for some jazz fans not used to listening for the thick layers of texture in the soundscapes or the furious energy in the grooves. There are few melodies to latch onto, save for a theme from On the Corner that Davis frequently uses during the first disc to signal transitions. But melody isn't the point of this music; it's about power, rhythm, and the sum energy of the collective, and of Davis' electric jazz-rock albums, In Concert does one of the most mind-bending jobs of living up to those ideals.

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