Released 30 years ago
Highlights from the Plugged Nickel
Miles Davis · 1996
73 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant live showcase of improvisational brilliance, capturing the essence of jazz's evolution through electric energy and soulful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense improvisational live energy
- long tracks for deep engagement
- soulful melodies with emotional depth
- late-night club atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Chicago jazz scene· electric improvisation· 1960s musical evolution
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Highlights from the Plugged Nickel' comes during Miles Davis's later career, reflecting his return to live performance after a lengthy hiatus. This album compiles recordings from a legendary 1965 engagement in Chicago, showcasing his explorative approach to jazz as he transitioned into more fusion-oriented styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares the same electric improvisation and fusion elements, blending jazz with funk rhythms.Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Merges energetic live performance with innovative jazz fusion, echoing the electric vibe of the 60s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Milestones 11:36
- 2 Yesterdays 15:09
- 3 So What 13:39
- 4 Stella by Starlight 13:12
- 5 Walkin' 11:01
- 6 'Round About Midnight 8:41
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