In Concert (Miles Davis album)
Miles Davis · 1973
84 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A sprawling fusion of electric jazz and free-form improvisation, punctuated by Davis's innovative trumpet work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sprawling improvisational explorations
- extended tracks for deep focus
- captivating live energy
- dynamic shifts in tempo
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, concise tracks
- seek predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- electric improvisation· jazz fusion revolution· cinematic soundscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'In Concert' was released in 1973, Miles Davis was transitioning into a bold new era characterized by jazz fusion. This album came after his groundbreaking work on 'Bitches Brew' (1970) and showcased his ongoing evolution as he embraced electric instrumentation and more experimental forms. It represented a key moment in his career as he sought to redefine the boundaries of jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares electric instrumentation and innovative grooves that push jazz into funk territory.Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Explores similar electric jazz fusion with intricate arrangements and free-form improvisation.Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Combines lush soundscapes and improvisational freedom, reflecting the jazz fusion ethos of the era.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rated X 12:17
- 2 Honky Tonk 9:18
- 3 Theme from Jack Johnson 10:12
- 4 Black Satin / The Theme 14:13
Disc 2
- 1 Ife 27:54
- 2 Right Off / The Theme 10:30
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