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Bitches Brew Live

Miles Davis · 2011

59 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop

A mesmerizing fusion of electric textures and improvisational brilliance, capturing the essence of jazz's evolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with improvisational peaks
  • wave-like pacing that evolves
  • immersive experience for attentive listeners
  • captivating textures for deep focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
electric improvisation· avant-garde jazz fusion· posthumous reappraisal
Career context
Released in 2011, 'Bitches Brew Live' comes during Miles Davis's posthumous reappraisal phase, celebrating his groundbreaking work in jazz fusion. This album follows the original 'Bitches Brew' from 1970, which was a pivotal moment in Davis's career, establishing him as a leader in experimental music. The live performances showcased here emphasize his innovative spirit and the enduring impact of his work on subsequent generations of musicians.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Merges funk and jazz with electric textures, showcasing improvisation and a vibrant rhythmic foundation.
Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Explores complex arrangements and improvisational interplay, echoing the innovative spirit of jazz fusion.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Miles Runs the Voodoo Down 10:27
  • 2 Sanctuary 3:58
  • 3 It's About That Time / The Theme 9:45
  • 4 Directions 7:31
  • 5 Bitches Brew 10:09
  • 6 It's About That Time 6:17
  • 7 Sanctuary 1:10
  • 8 Spanish Key 8:15
  • 9 The Theme 2:11

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