Here's a funky ass set for your Sunday afternoon. Recorded in July of 1973 at the Olympia in Paris, France, this scorching set is yet another edition to the Miles fusion band of the mid 70's. In this set we have several 73-74 era set staples such as 'Ife' and 'Turnaroundphrase'. In addition included also are searing versions of a few tunes that Miles was experimenting with immediately prior to his "retirement" in 1975.Tune in 5, a song which appears briefly during the sets heard on the columbia records release "Dark Magus", allows saxophonist Leibman to tear free of the group as we follow him down yet another unbelievable Parkeresque solo which has more twists and turns than a mountain road. An arrangement of the tune "Zimbabwe" is followed by a piece that is simply titled "Untitled Original 730424c" which is as funktified as they come.
During the weeks preceding its performance at the Olympia on July 11, 1973, the Miles Davis septet had toured in Japan (four concerts), and played the Montreaux Jazz Festival and the Rainbow Theater in London. In 1973, the music of Miles Davis was exploring the jungle of rhythm and tone, rather than lougning on the verandah with melody and harmony. Of this time period, Miles stated, "We were getting into a very African thing, and Afro-American groove, leaning more on the drums and rhythm than on the solos."
As near as I can tell this is an out of print record (at least in the US), and it's going for about 45 bucks a pop on amazon marketplace. Get it here, and get it now.
Track Listing:
1. Turnaroundphrase > Tune in 5 > Zimbabwe
2. Zimbabwe > Untitled Original 730424c
3. Ife > Tune in 5
Personnel:
Miles Davis - Trumpet, Organ
Dave Leibman - Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute
Pete Cosey - Electric Guitar, Percussion
Reggie Lucas - Electric Guitar
Michael Henderson - Electric Bass
Al Foster - Drums
James "Mtume" Forman - Congas, Percussion
References: Peter Losin's Miles Davis Discography located here. Portions referenced from the jacket notes which appeared in Jazz Magazine, August 1973.
Ripped @ 320, Link in comments
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Nice one! These Rainbow shows are unusual for the fact that Dave Liebman recorded them on-stage, giving the listener a different perspective than you'll hear on a typical bootleg. Someone over at Guitars101 has shared both sets, so run on over there and grab the second if you dig this first set as much as I do: http://www.guitars101.com/forums/f90/miles-davis-july-10-1973-rainbow-theatre-london-72039.html
JR- Awesome man! Thanks for the link now I can make the set complete! I've always had alot of respect for Dave Liebman both as a musician and a jazz educator. Good thing he was there with his recording rig in hand! IMO, there just wasn't enough of this smokin hot 73-75 band archived.
Thanks for stopping by, I'm just starting out here and I appreciate the support.
Peace
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