Bitches Brew Live
Miles Davis · 2011
59 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A swirling tapestry of electric textures, polyrhythmic grooves, and visceral improvisation that redefines the jazz experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Miles Runs the Voodoo Down Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its hypnotic rhythms and dense layering, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess while staying true to Davis’s eclectic vision.
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Bitches Brew — The title track epitomizes the experimental spirit of the album, blending aggressive solos with intricate ensemble interactions that reflect Davis's revolutionary approach to music.
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Spanish Key — This piece highlights complex rhythmic structures and masterful interplay among musicians, demonstrating how Davis's work continually pushed boundaries in jazz fusion.
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It's About That Time — The extended version offers a deep dive into spontaneous improvisation, revealing the chemistry between band members that electrifies the live performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album captures the essence of live jazz fusion with intricate improvisation and a unique sound palette.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisations, with several tracks exceeding ten minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Tracks often blend into one another without clear breaks, creating a continuous flow that enhances the live experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Captures live renditions of classic works, appealing to dedicated fans of jazz fusion.
- Themes
- electric improvisation· avant-garde jazz fusion· posthumous reappraisal
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Bitches Brew Live captures a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's legacy as it commemorates the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking studio album, Bitches Brew. At this stage in his career, Davis was revisiting his influential fusion sound, which had previously reshaped jazz and inspired countless musicians across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Miles Runs the Voodoo Down Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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