Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1 cover

Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1

Miles Davis · 2011

198 min · 24 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop

A thrilling blend of improvisational brilliance and intricate melodies captured in an electric live setting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • improvisational exploration and spontaneity
  • late-night deep listening sessions
  • captivating live performance energy
  • emotional highs and lows
  • dynamic shifts in mood

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer concise song structures

Where this album fits

Themes
1960s social upheaval· live improvisational energy· modal jazz evolution
Career context
Released in 2011, this album showcases Miles Davis during a pivotal moment of his career when he was redefining jazz. As a follow-up to the acclaimed 'Bitches Brew', it highlights Davis's exploration into fusion and live performance dynamics, illustrating his continuous evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Sounds like this from elsewhere
A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shares the same spiritual intensity and improvisational depth, blending modal jazz with live energy.
Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Explores jazz fusion with rhythmic innovation and live performance vitality, similar to Davis's electric phase.
Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Captures a vibrant blend of jazz fusion and improvisation, reflecting the era's experimental spirit.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Agitation 5:27
  • 2 Footprints 9:37
  • 3 ’Round Midnight 7:38
  • 4 No Blues 11:16
  • 5 Riot 3:40
  • 6 On Green Dolphin Street 8:26
  • 7 Masqualero 8:54
  • 8 Gingerbread Boy 5:56
  • 9 The Theme 1:16

Disc 2

  • 1 Agitation 6:15
  • 2 Footprints 9:01
  • 3 ’Round Midnight 7:16
  • 4 No Blues 14:41
  • 5 Masqualero 10:01
  • 6 Agitation 6:36
  • 7 Footprints 10:36

Disc 3

  • 1 ’Round Midnight 8:07
  • 2 No Blues 13:01
  • 3 Masqualero 10:09
  • 4 I Fall in Love Too Easily 10:34
  • 5 Riot 3:39
  • 6 Walkin’ 9:01
  • 7 On Green Dolphin Street 9:05
  • 8 The Theme 8:23

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