Miles Davis at Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4
Miles Davis · 2015
295 min · 40 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz evolution, blending bebop roots with experimental flair across two decades of live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long-form exploration of improvisation
- live energy from diverse performances
- captivating evolution over two decades
- immersive listening for deep focus
- dynamic transitions between pieces
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- jazz fusion evolution· Newport performances· bebop to rock transition
- Career context
- By the time 'Miles Davis at Newport 1955-1975: The Bootleg Series Vol. 4' was released in 2015, Miles Davis had already been posthumously recognized as a transformative figure in jazz. This compilation features live recordings from pivotal moments in his career, showcasing his artistic evolution during the 1960s and 70s following his groundbreaking album 'Bitches Brew' in 1970, which marked the dawn of jazz fusion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Explores jazz fusion with funk elements, mirroring Davis's experimental approach and vibrant live energy.Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Merges Latin influences with jazz fusion, reflecting a similar evolution from bebop to more expansive soundscapes.A Love Supreme by John Coltrane — Shares a spiritual depth and improvisational spirit that resonates with Davis's live performance ethos.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Spoken Introductions 1:27
- 2 Hackensack 8:02
- 3 ’Round Midnight (1955 version) 6:11
- 4 Now’s the Time 8:48
- 5 Introduction 2:16
- 6 Ah‐Leu‐Cha 5:52
- 7 Straight, No Chaser 8:47
- 8 Fran‐Dance 7:13
- 9 Two Bass Hit 4:10
- 10 Bye Bye Blackbird 9:10
- 11 The Theme (1958 version) 2:49
Disc 2
- 1 Gingerbread Boy (1966 version) 8:29
- 2 All Blues 10:27
- 3 Stella by Starlight 7:58
- 4 R.J. 6:20
- 5 Seven Steps to Heaven 4:45
- 6 The Theme / Closing Announcement by Leonard Feather 2:19
- 7 Spoken Introduction 0:38
- 8 Gingerbread Boy (1967 version) 8:42
- 9 Footprints 7:53
- 10 ’Round Midnight (1967 version) 6:41
- 11 So What 8:18
- 12 The Theme / Closing Announcement by Del Shields (1967 version) 0:19
Disc 3
- 1 Miles Runs the Voodoo Down 10:27
- 2 Sanctuary (1969 version) 3:52
- 3 It’s About That Time / The Theme 9:48
- 4 Band Warming Up / Voice Over Introduction 0:36
- 5 Turnaroundphrase 10:57
- 6 Tune in 5 4:12
- 7 Ife 13:54
- 8 Untitled Original 11:31
- 9 Tune in 5 (reprise) 6:07
- 10 Mtume 6:57
Disc 4
- 1 Directions 13:05
- 2 What I Say 10:43
- 3 Sanctuary (1971 version) 3:42
- 4 It’s About That Time 13:21
- 5 Bitches Brew 11:55
- 6 Funky Tonk 25:43
- 7 Sanctuary (reprise) 1:15
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