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Miles Davis and Marcus Miller - Music from Siesta (1987)

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Allmusic.com:

This collaboration between Miles Davis and producer Marcus Miller (who, except for some cameos, plays all of the other instruments) is quite successful and a bit of a surprise since it is essentially a soundtrack to an obscure film. Dedicated to arranger Gil Evans, the music is greatly influenced by his style with Miller creating an electrified but very warm orchestra to accompany Davis' melodic solos. This was the first of several instances in which Miles Davis, in the twilight of his life, returned to his roots. It's worth searching for.

Amazon.com reviewer:

This has long been among my favourite soundtracks, although I've never really tried to analyze why it is. In order to truly appreciate this soundtrack, it is not necessary (and perhaps inadvisable) to first see the strange 1987 Mary Lambert film "Siesta." Watching the odd, discordant film will neither cement nor displace any emotional and intellectual associations created by the work of Marcus Miller and Miles Davis for this bold, deep, fascinating score. The opening track is the first of the five- part "Lost in Madrid" theme, and is haunting and sad, punctuated by Miles Davis' unforgettable trumpet work. The next collection of tracks ("Siesta," "Kitt's Kiss," and the second part of "Lost in Madrid") add to the otherworldly atmosphere of the work. Amidst the touches of Spain (especially in the percussive "Siesta") are intimations of a more abstract plane of existence, in keeping with the theme of the film. The third collection of tracks (or "Track 3" on the liner notes) begins with the languid, sultry "Theme for Augustine," very evocative of some of Vangelis' film-score pieces.

Next, in quick succession, are the very brief "Wind," the metallic, stirring "Seduction," and finally the gentle "Kiss." The fourth track is "Submission," the tranquility of the piece broken by electronic chimes sounds and Davis' urgent trumpet peals. Next is the third part of "Lost in Madrid," this time sounding more eerie and chilling. The sixth track begins with the steamy, syncopated "Conchita," a contrast to the coolness of the previous track. "Conchita" drifts and meanders, adding odd elements like gongs, splashing water effects, and moaning voices. It also sounds more authentically Spanish than many of the tracks. Squeezed into the final minute of the sixth track is the elegent, elegaic "Lament."

The seventh track begins with "Lost in Madrid Part IV," launches into the vaguely oriental "Rat Dance" (which recalls some of the work of electronic wizard Garry Hughes), then closes with the quiet "The Call." This is followed by "Claire," in which Earl Klugh supplies beautiful guitar accompaniment to Miles Davis' trumpet. The classical guitar and trumpet seem to be engaged in a dialogue. This soft, gentle piece is followed by the fifth and final part of "Lost in Madrid," a sort of deconstructed version of the earlier theme. Here, Davis' trumpet notes seem to hover over the piece like the shimmer of heat on a lonely highway on a hot summer day. Davis' mastery of his instrument is unquestionable, as this work bears testament. The ninth track is "Afterglow," which has a sense of the provocative and the dangerous. The work closes with the touching, haunting "Los Feliz." Davis' trumpet finds yet another worthy accompaniment in James Walker's lilting flute work. Miller and Davis have saved the best for last, and it ends the soundtrack off on a beautiful, restrained, and sensitive note. If only the movie were as elegant and tasteful, as powerful and profound, as the soundtrack!

Personnel:

Miles Davis, trumpet
Marcus Miller / all other instruments except as follows:
John Scofield, guitar on "Siesta"
Earl Klugh, guitar on "Clair"
Omar Hakim, drums on "Siesta"
James M. Walker, flute on "Los Feliz"
Jason Miles, synth


Tracks:

1. Lost In Madrid Part I
2. Siesta/Kitt's Kiss/Lost In Madrid Part II
3. Theme For Augustine/Wind/Seduction/Kiss
4. Submission
5. Lost In Madrid Part III
6. Conchita/Lament
7. Lost In Madrid Part IV/Rat Dance/The Call
8. Claire/Lost In Madrid Part V
9. Afterglow
10. Los Feliz

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Aura (1989)



1. Intro
2. White
3. Yellow
4. Orange
5. Red
6. Green
7. Blue
8. Electric Red
9. Indigo
10. Violet

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1954 - Blue Haze



Blue Haze is an album recorded in 1953 and 1954 by Miles Davis, for Prestige Records. The first track on the album is from the 3 April 1954 session which resulted in half of the album Walkin' (and was originally included on the 10" vinyl version of that album). The remainder is the result of two sessions on 19 May 1953 and 15 March 1954, the first being a quintet with John Lewis, Charles Mingus (on piano, not bass), Percy Heath and Max Roach, and the second a quartet with Horace Silver, Heath, and Art Blakey. Tracks 2 and 7 are wrongly credited as Davis compositions - they are both in fact by Eddie Vinson. However, Vinson supposedly wrote these tunes for Davis, and this is probably how the confusion has occurred.

Tracks:

1. I'll Remember April 7:52
2. Four 4:00
3. Old Devil Moon 3:22
4. Smooch 3:04
5. Blue Haze 6:08
6. When Lights Are Low 3:25
7. Tune Up 3:52
8. Miles Ahead 4:28

Personnel

"Smooch", "When Lights are Low", "Tune Up", "Miles Ahead" (19 May 1953):

Miles Davis - Trumpet
John Lewis - Piano (not on "Smooch")
Charles Mingus - Piano ("Smooch" only)
Percy Heath - Bass
Max Roach - Drums

"Four", "Old Devil Moon", "Blue Haze" (15 March 1954):

Miles Davis - Trumpet
Horace Silver - Piano
Percy Heath - Bass
Art Blakey - Drums

"I'll Remember April" (3 April 1954):

Miles Davis - Trumpet
David Schildkraut - Alto saxophone
Horace Silver - Piano
Percy Heath - Bass
Kenny Clarke - Drums

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1957 Cookin' With The Miles Davis Quintet



1. My Funny Valentine 6:04
2. Studio Chatter 0:25
3. Blues by Five 10:02
4. Airegin 4:29
5. Tune Up/When Lights Are Low 13:13

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1957 - Relaxin' With The Miles Davis Quintet



1. Studio Chatter 0:13
2. If I Were A Bell 8:10
3. Studio Chatter 0:30
4. You're My Everything 4:52
5. I Could Write a Book 5:12
6. Studio Chatter 0:26
7. Oleo 5:56
8. It Could Happen to You 6:39
9. Woody 'n' You 5:03

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1959 - Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet



1. It Never Entered My Mind 5:27
2. Four 7:15
3. In Your Own Sweet Way 5:45
4. The Theme (take 1) 2:01
5. Trane's Blues (a.k.a "Vierd Blues") 8:35
6. Ahmad's Blues 7:26
7. Half Nelson 4:48
8. The Theme (take 2) 1:05

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1961 - Steamin' With The Miles Davis Quintet



1. The Surrey With the Fringe On Top 9:08
2. Salt Peanuts 6:11
3. Something I Dreamed Last Night 6:18
4. Diane 7:53
5. Well You Needn't 6:23
6. When I Fall In Love 4:27

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Miles Davis Quintet - Monterey Jazz Festival (1963)



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This previously unreleased live album features Miles Davis on trumpet, George Coleman playing the tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter playing bass and Tony Williams on drums. Produced by Jimmy Lyons, this album was recorded live at the Monterey Jazz Festival on September 22, 1963.

Guardian.co.uk:
This is a transitional point for Miles Davis, recorded at the Monterey festival on September 20 1963 with the band that had been formed that summer around the visionary young rhythm section of recently -emerged pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and the 16 year-old drummer Tony Williams. It's transitional because the music still reflects the bebop and standards-based music that drove Miles' late-1950s bands, whilst looking forward to the more abstract possibilities opened up by the pared- down modal structures introduced on Milestones and Kind of Blue. Saxophonist George Coleman, an overlooked figure in the Miles story but an awesome, if orthodox, virtuoso, unleashes a few avalanches of hard-boppish improvisation, Herbie Hancock already sounds as if no musical thought is out of reach of his fingers - his solo on a high-tempo So What is jaw-dropping - and the whirlwind Williams' drumming on the same famous track spurs all the soloists to the edge. The earlier Seven Steps to Heaven and Miles in Antibes albums also represent this heated 1963 summer - so this might be a completist's option, but it's a very persuasive one.

The new series of unreleased concerts of the Monterey Jazz Festival are splendid. It seems if we can add long hidden treasures from several jazz greats to our collections. The first few are out, and among these is a very fine concert of Miles Davis Quintet, recorded 44 years ago with George Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. As we all know Clint Eastwood, great jazz-lover, is behind the Monterey Jazz Festival for many years, and it's great that now we can have these unexpected music. Miles and his group are in great shape on this one. Splendid and long, inspired tracks are: Autumn Leaves, So What, Stella by Starlight and Walkin', all over 10 minutes each! Of course Miles played these tracks many. many times, but here in Monterey he blows his head off. Listen to "So What" taken here in dazzling tempo, or to the beautiful "Stella", the group is at his very best. You will realise that Clint ("Make my day") really makes our days to give us back these treasures from long ago. I am really looking forward what other treasures will be released, because the first volumes and The Sampler are just great! --Arnold van Kampen, jazzcritic, the Netherlands.

Personnel:
Miles Davis, trumpet
George Coleman, tenor sax
Herbie Hancock, piano
Ron Carter, bass
Tony Williams, drums

Recorded at County Fairgrounds , Monterey - California, USA, 20 August, 1963

Tracks:

01. Intro (Waiting for Miles)
02.Autumn Leaves (11:11)
03. So What (11:15)
04. Stella by Starlight (14:15)
05. Walkin’ (12:36)
06. The Theme (1:18)




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Miles Davis and Milt Jackson - Quintet and Sextet (1964)



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Lesser heralded than their collaboration with Monk (as documented on BAGS' GROOVE and MILES DAVIS AND THE MODERN JAZZ GIANTS), this August 5, 1955 session with vibraphonist Milt Jackson was Miles' last all-star collaboration before the formation of his first classic quintet. It marked a farewell to an older generation of acolytes and fellow travellers. Miles was entering a new era of leadership and international stardom, and generally he would only record with his working groups.

QUINTET/SEXTET is notable for two compositions by Jackie McLean: "Dr. Jackle" and "Minor March" (it appears on his famous 1959 Blue Note date NEW SOIL as "Minor Apprehension"). The former is a Charlie Parker-ish line featuring a masterful Milt Jackson symposium on the blues--Miles' typically lyric approach, a tart, spacious flight from McLean, and a soulful, dancing Ray Bryant. The latter is a mysterious minor figure with jabbing rhythm breaks and a joyous bridge that recalls "Tempus Fugit." McLean's vaulting cadences and fervent cry anticipate the rapture of his mature style, and Bryant takes a harmonically adventuresome solo.

Elsewhere the group digs into the Bud Powell-like changes of Ray Bryant's low, slow "Changes" (over the rock solid groove of Percy Heath and Art Taylor), and the quirky harmonies and angular melodies of Thad Jones' "Bitty Ditty." "Changes" inspires a lovely muted statement from Davis, and illustrates Bryant's unique blend of blues, sanctified gospel and bebop. Davis and Jackson combine for pungent voicings on the head to "Bitty Ditty," then demonstrate their elegant mastery of harmony and swing. Both are inspired by the shape of Jones' line, completely unfazed by its intricacies.

Allmusic.com:
Most of Miles Davis' Prestige recordings (all of which are currently available in the Original Jazz Classics series) have also been reissued by the audiophile CD label DCC Jazz. This is one of the trumpeter's lesser-known sets, an outing with friends: the up-and-coming pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Percy Heath, drummer Art Taylor, vibraphonist Milt Jackson and (on two of the four songs) altoist Jackie McLean. The brevity of the program (only a touch over 30 minutes) keeps this enjoyable outing from being too essential.

Personnel:
Miles Davis (trumpet)
Milt Jackson (vibraphone)
Jackie McLean (alto saxophone)
Ray Bryant (piano)
Percy Heath (bass)
Art Taylor (drums)

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on August 5, 1955. Originally released on Prestige

Tracks:
01. Dr.Jackle 8.47
02. Bitty Ditty 6.31
03. Minor March 8.12
04. Changes 7.08

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Miles Davis - 'Round About Midnight



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disk 1

1. 'Round Midnight
2. Ah-Leu-Cha
3. All Of You
4. Bye Bye Blackbird
5. Tadd's Delight (Alternate Take)
6. Dear Old Stockholm
7. Two Bass Hit
8. Little Melonae
9. Budo
10. Sweet Sue, Just You

disk 2

1. 'Round Midnight (Live Version)
2. Introduction By Gene Norman (Live Version)
3. Chance It (Aka Max Is Making Wax) (Live Version)
4. Walkin' (Live Version)
5. Gene Norman & Miles Davis (Live Version)
6. It Never Entered My Mind (Live Version)
7. Woody 'N You (Live Version)
8. Salt Peanuts (Live Version)
9. The Theme (Live version)

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Miles DAVIS - Yomiuri Land Open Theatre, Tokyo Japan 1983

MILES DAVIS- Trumpet
BILL EVANS- Sax
JOHN SCOFIELD- Guitar
MIKE STERN- Guitar
TOM BARNEY- Bass
AL FOSTER- Drums
MINO CINELU- Percussion

Disc 1

01 COME GET IT
02 STAR PEOPLE
03 SPEAK
04 IT GETS BETTER

Disc 2

01 HOSCOTHCH
02 STAR ON CICELY
03 JEAN PIERRE

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Miles DAVIS - We Want Miles 1981

Miles Davis– Trumpet,
Marcus Miller– Fender Bass,
Bill Evans– Soprano Sax,
Mike Stern– Guitar,
Al Foster– Drums,
Mino Cinelu– Percussion.

01.Jean Pierre (Miles Davis) 10:30
02.Back Seat Betty (Miles Davis) 8:10
03.Fast Track (Miles Davis) 15:10
04.Jean Pierre (Miles Davis) 4:00
05.My Man’s Gone Now (D. Heyward/G. Gershwin) 20:12
06.KIX (Miles Davis) 18:45

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Miles DAVIS - Live-Evil 1997

Miles Davis- Trumpet
Keith Jarrett- Electric Piano, Organ
Joe Zawinul- Electric Piano
Chick Corea- Electric Piano
Herbie Hancock- Electric Piano
Jack Dejohnette- Drums
Airto Moreira- Percussion
Hermeto Pascual- Drums, Whistling, Voice, Electric Piano
Billy Cobham- Drums
Wayne Shorter- Soprano Sax
Steve Grossman- Soprano Sax
Gary Bartz- Soprano Sax, Alto Sax
Michael Henderson- Electric Bass
Dave Holland- Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass
Ron Carter- Acoustic Bass
John McLaughlin- Guitar
Khalil Balakrishna- Electric Sitar

CD1

01. Sivad
02. Little Church
03. Medley: Gemini/ Double Image
04. What I Say
05. Nem Um Talvez

CD2

01. Selim
02. Funky Tonk
03. Inamorata And Narration By Conrad Roberts

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Miles DAVIS - The New Quintet 1955

Miles Davis- (Trumpet);
John Coltrane- (Sax (Tenor);
Red Garland- (Piano);
Alice Coltrane- (Piano);
Paul Chambers- (Bass);
Philly Joe Jones- (Drums).

01. Just Squeeze Me (But Don’t Tease Me) (Ellington, Gaines) 7:31
02. There Is No Greater Love (Jones, Symes) 5:18
03. How Am I to Know? (King, Parker) 4:42
04. S’posin’ (Denniker, Razaf) 5:14
05. The Theme (Davis) 5:52
06. Stablemates (Golson) 5:20

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Miles DAVIS - Hollywood Bowl-1981

Miles Davis- Trumpet, Piano;
Bill Evans- Saxes;
Mike Stern- Guitar;
Marcus Miller- Bass;
Al Foster- Drums,
Mino Cinelu- Percussion

01.Back Seat Betty
02.My Man's Gone Now
03.Aida
04.Proclamation
05.Kix
06.Fat Time
07.Jean Pierre

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1957 - Round About Midnight



01. 'Round Midnight (5:58)
02. Ah-Leu-Cha (5:53)
03. All of You (7:03)
04. Bye Bye Blackbird (7:57)
05. Tadd's Delight (4:29)
06. Dear Old Stockholm (7:52)
07. Two Bass Hit (3:44)
08. Little Melonae (7:22)
09. Budo (4:17)
10. Sweet Sue, Just You (3:40)

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1957 - Miles Ahead



01. "Springsville" – 3:27
02. "The Maids of Cadiz" – 3:53
03. "The Duke" – 3:35
04. "My Ship" – 4:28
05. "Miles Ahead" – 3:29
06. "Blues for Pablo" – 5:18
07. "New Rhumba" – 4:37
08. "The Meaning of the Blues" – 2:48
09. "Lament" – 2:14
10. "I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone But You)" – 3:05

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1958 - Ascenseur pour l'Échafaud


01. "Nuit Sur Les Champs-Élysées (take 1)" 2:25
02. "Nuit Sur Les Champs-Élysées (take 2)" 5:20
03. "Nuit Sur Les Champs-Élysées (take 3)" 2:47
04. "Nuit Sur Les Champs-Élysées (take 4)" 2:59
05. "Assassinat (take 1)" 2:02
06. "Assassinat (take 2)" 2:10
07. "Assassinat (take 3)" 2:10
08. "Motel" 3:56
09. "Final (take 1)" 3:05
10. "Final (take 2)" 3:00
11. "Final (take 3)" 4:04
12. "Ascenseur" 1:57
13. "Le Petit Bal (take 1)" 2:40
14. "Le Petit Bal (take 2)" 2:53
15. "Séquence Voiture (take 1)" 2:56
16. "Séquence Voiture (take 2)" 2:16
17. "Générique" 2:45
18. "L' Assassinat de Carala" 2:10
19. "Sur L'Autoroute" 2:15
20. "Julien Dans L'Ascenseur" 2:07
21. "Florence Sur Les Champs Élysées" 2:50
22. "Diner au Motel" 3:58
23. "Évasion De Julien" 0:53
24. "Visite Du Vigile" 2:00
25. "Au Bar du Petit Bac" 2:50
26. "Chez Le Photographe Du Motel" 3:50

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1958 - Somethin' Else



01. "Autumn Leaves" – 11:01
02. "Love for Sale" – 7:06
03. "Somethin' Else" – 8:15
04. "One for Daddy-O" – 8:26
05. "Dancing in the Dark" – 4:07
06. "Bangoon"

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1958 - Milestones



01. Dr. Jackle (5:51)
02. Sid's Ahead (13:05)
03. Two Bass Hit (5:17)
04. Milestones (5:45)
05. Billy Boy (7:18)
06. Straight, No Chaser (10:42)

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1958 - Porgy And Bess



01. The Buzzard Song (4:09)
02. Bess, You Is My Woman Now (5:12)
03. Gone (3:38)
04. Gone, Gone, Gone (2:05)
05. Summertime (3:21)
06. Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? (4:31)
07. Prayer (Oh Doctor Jesus) (4:42)
08. Fisherman, Strawberry and Devil Crab (4:07)
09. My Man's Gone Now (6:16)
10. It Ain't Necessarily So (4:25)
11. Here Come de Honey Man (1:20)
12. I Loves You, Porgy (3:42)
13. There's a Boat That's Leaving Soon for New York (3:26)
14. I Loves You, Porgy [Take 1, Second Version] (4:16)
15. Gone [Take 4] (3:40)

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1960 - Sketches Of Spain



01. Concierto De Aranjuez (16:23)
02. Will O' The Wisp (3:50)
03. The Pan Piper (4:00)
04. Saeta (4:59)
05. Solea (12:09)

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1961 - Someday My Prince Will Come / Kodak Song



01. Someday My Prince Will Come (9:05)
02. Old Folks (5:16)
03. Pfrancing (8:32)
04. Drad Dog (4:50)
05. Teo (9:34)
06. I Thought About You (4:54)
07. Blues No. 2 (7:07)
08. Someday My Prince Will Come [Alternate Take] (5:34)

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1963 - Quiet Nights



01. "Song No. 2"
02. "Once upon a Summertime"
03. "Aos pés da cruz"
04. "Song No. 1"
05. "Wait Till You See Her"
06. "Corcovado"
07. "Summer Night"

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1963 - Seven Steps To Heaven



01. "Basin Street Blues" - 10:30
02. "Seven Steps to Heaven" - 6:26
03. "I Fall in Love Too Easily" - 6:46
04. "So Near, So Far"- 6:59
05. "Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?" - 8:28
06. "Joshua" - 7:00

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1967 - Sorcerer



01. "Prince of Darkness"
02. "Pee Wee"
03. "Masqualero"
04. "The Sorcerer"
05. "Limbo"
06. "Vonetta"
07. "Nothing Like You" (1962)

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1968 - Nefertiti



01. Nefertiti (7:55)
02. Fall (6:38)
03. Hand Jive (8:57)
04. Madness (7:33)
05. Riot (3:05)
06. Pinocchio (5:08)
07. Hand Jive [First Alternate Take] (6:51)
08. Hand Jive [Second Alternate Take] (8:17)
09. Madness [Alternate Take] (6:45)
10. Pinocchio [Alternate Take] (5:08)

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1968 - Miles In The Sky



01. Stuff (17:01)
02. Paraphernalia (12:38)
03. Black Comedy (7:26)
04. Country Son (13:52)
05. Black Comedy [Alternate Take] (6:26)
06. Country Son [Alternate Take] (14:38)

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1970 - Bitches Brew



CD1
01. Pharaoh's Dance (20:06)
02. Bitches Brew (26:59)

CD2
01. Spanish Key (17:34)
02. John McLaughlin (4:26)
03. Miles Runs the Voodoo Down (14:03)
04. Sanctuary (11:00)
05. Feio (11:49)

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1971 - A Tribute to Jack Johnson



01. Right Off (26:55)
02. Yesternow (25:34)

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1974 - Get Up With It



01. He Loved Him Madly (32:17)
02. Maiysha (14:54)
03. Honky Tonk (5:55)
04. Rated X (6:51)
05. Calypso Frelimo (32:09)
06. Red China Blues (4:09)
07. Mtume (15:12)
08. Billy Preston (12:35)

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1976 - Water Babies



01. Water Babies (5:11)
02. Capricorn (8:32)
03. Sweet Pea (8:05)
04. Two Faced (18:06)
05. Dual Mr. Tillman Anthony (13:22)

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