Live at the Fillmore East, March 7, 1970: It's About that Time
Miles Davis · 2001
90 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of jazz and rock, blending improvisation with electric intensity that captures a pivotal moment in Miles Davis's career.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- extended improvisational journeys
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- captivating live performance energy
- dynamic shifts in atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, structured tracks
- seek instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- electric jazz evolution· Fillmore East performance· improvisational dialogue
- Career context
- Released in 2001, this album documents a historic live performance from 1970, during a transformative period for Miles Davis. By this time, Davis was already recognized as a pioneer of jazz fusion, having recently released the groundbreaking 'Bitches Brew' in 1970. This live recording encapsulates his shift towards more experimental sounds and collaborative improvisation with a dynamic ensemble.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Combines jazz fusion with electric elements and intricate improvisation, echoing the Fillmore East vibe.Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Blends funk and jazz with an experimental edge, sharing a similar electric intensity and improvisational spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Directions 8:44
- 2 Spanish Key 11:16
- 3 Masqualero 9:56
- 4 It's About That Time / The Theme 14:03
Disc 2
- 1 Directions 10:14
- 2 Miles Runs the Voodoo Down 7:39
- 3 Bitches Brew 8:01
- 4 Spanish Key 8:33
- 5 It's About That Time / Willie Nelson 11:43
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