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The Complete On the Corner Sessions

Miles Davis · 2007

407 min · 31 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop

A sprawling exploration of rhythm and texture that immerses listeners in a psychedelic jazz odyssey.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive sonic exploration
  • patiently evolving rhythmic landscapes
  • extended sessions for deep listening
  • psychedelic soundscapes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate musical gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
psychedelic jazz odyssey· 1970s avant-garde experimentation· Duke Ellington tribute
Career context
Released in 2007, this album compiles the innovative sessions from the early 1970s, a period when Miles Davis was pushing the boundaries of jazz fusion. This collection follows his influential album 'On the Corner' (1972) and showcases his departure from traditional jazz forms, emphasizing groove and experimentation over melody.
Stylistic neighbors
John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Head Hunters by Herbie Hancock — Explores groove and fusion with a psychedelic approach, blending funk and jazz textures.
Space Is the Place by Sun Ra — Shares avant-garde experimentation and cosmic themes, creating immersive soundscapes.
Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Merges jazz fusion with ethereal elements, emphasizing rhythm and innovative arrangements.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On the Corner (unedited master) 19:26
  • 2 On the Corner (take 4) 5:17
  • 3 One and One (unedited master) 17:57
  • 4 Helen Butte / Mr. Freedom X (unedited master) 23:21
  • 5 Jabali 11:05

Disc 2

  • 1 Ife 21:35
  • 2 Chieftain 14:39
  • 3 Rated X 6:52
  • 4 Turnaround 17:17
  • 5 U‐Turnaround 8:27

Disc 3

  • 1 Billy Preston 12:35
  • 2 The Hen 12:36
  • 3 Big Fun / Holly‐Wuud (take 2) 6:34
  • 4 Big Fun / Holly‐Wuud (take 3) 7:08
  • 5 Peace 7:03
  • 6 Mr. Foster 15:16

Disc 4

  • 1 Calypso Frelimo 32:07
  • 2 He Loved Him Madly 32:14

Disc 5

  • 1 Maiysha 14:53
  • 2 Mtume 15:09
  • 3 Mtume (take 11) 6:52
  • 4 Hip‐Skip 19:00
  • 5 What They Do 11:46
  • 6 Minnie 3:54

Disc 6

  • 1 Red China Blues 4:08
  • 2 On the Corner / New York Girl / Thinkin’ of One Thing and Doin’ Another / Vote for Miles 19:59
  • 3 Black Satin 5:20
  • 4 One and One 6:09
  • 5 Helen Butte / Mr. Freedom X 23:19
  • 6 Big Fun 2:33
  • 7 Holly‐Wuud 2:55

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