Released 30 years ago
Live Around the World
Miles Davis · 1996
70 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion, melding improvisational brilliance with evocative melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- improvisational brilliance on display
- evocative melodies for contemplation
- rhythmic complexity that engages
- dynamic live performance energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, structured tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- global musical influences· electric jazz revival· live improvisational energy
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Live Around the World' came during a period where Miles Davis was revisiting his electric jazz roots after a decade-long hiatus from live performances. This album features recordings from various concerts, showcasing his evolving style and re-establishing him as a vital presence in contemporary jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Shares a similar blend of jazz fusion with funk grooves and innovative electronic elements.Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Merges intricate melodies and improvisation with a vibrant, progressive jazz fusion sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In a Silent Way 1:48
- 2 Intruder 4:52
- 3 New Blues 5:34
- 4 Human Nature 12:47
- 5 Mr. Pastorius 3:32
- 6 Amandla 5:52
- 7 Wrinkle 7:16
- 8 Tutu 8:53
- 9 Full Nelson 2:48
- 10 Time After Time 9:59
- 11 Hannibal 7:22
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