Live Around the World

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No Miles Davis collection is complete without this important set. - Scott Yanow/AMG (4.5/5 Stars) - This CD-Set gives one a definitive look at Miles Davis’ live show from his last three years. Using funky but unpredictable rhythm sections and leaving space for plenty of solos, Davis created a unique brand of fusion that has yet to be satisfactorily duplicated. Among his more notable sidemen during this era are altoist Kenny Garrett, Foley on lead bass (which he used as a lower-toned guitar)...

No Miles Davis collection is complete without this important set. - Scott Yanow/AMG (4.5/5 Stars) - This CD-Set gives one a definitive look at Miles Davis’ live show from his last three years. Using funky but unpredictable rhythm sections and leaving space for plenty of solos, Davis created a unique brand of fusion that has yet to be satisfactorily duplicated. Among his more notable sidemen during this era are altoist Kenny Garrett, Foley on lead bass (which he used as a lower-toned guitar), one or two keyboardists chosen from Joey DeFrancesco, Adam Holzman, Robert Irving III, Kei Akagi, and John Beasley, various bassists, drummers, and percussionists, and on “Amandla,” the tenor of Rick Margitza. Davis is in consistently strong form throughout the numbers, which include “In a Silent Way,” “New Blues,” “Human Nature,” “Tutu,” and “Time After Time.” Quite often the live versions of these songs are more creative and exciting than the ones previously issued. This highly recommended LP’s (released in 1996) concludes with one number (“Hannibal”) from Davis’ final performance; it is not given a date but is most likely from just a few weeks before his death at age 65. Tracklist & Personnel 01 -- In A Silent Way (1:49) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Joey DeFrancesco Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Marilyn Mazur Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Zawinul* Trumpet – Miles Davis 02 -- Intruder (4:52) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Joey DeFrancesco Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Marilyn Mazur Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Davis* Trumpet – Miles Davis 03 -- New Blues (5:35) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Robert Irving III Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Marilyn Mazur Trumpet, Keyboards – Miles Davis Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Davis* 04 -- Human Nature (12:48) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Joey DeFrancesco Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Marilyn Mazur Trumpet, Keyboards – Miles Davis Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Bettis*, Porcaro* 05 -- Mr. Pastorius (3:32) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – John Beasley, Kei Akagi Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Munyungo Jackson Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Miller* Trumpet – Miles Davis 06 -- Amandla (5:52) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Kei Akagi Written-By – Miller* Tenor Saxophone – Rick Margitza Percussion – Munyungo Jackson Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Trumpet – Miles Davis 07 -- Wrinkle (7:17) Bass – Richard Patterson (2) Keyboards – Kei Akagi Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion [Electronic] – Erin Davis Trumpet, Keyboards – Miles Davis Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Davis* 08 -- Tutu (8:53) Bass – Richard Patterson (2) Keyboards – Kei Akagi Flute – Kenny Garrett Written-By – Miller* Percussion [Electronic] – Erin Davis Trumpet, Keyboards – Miles Davis Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley 09 -- Full Nelson (2:48) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Robert Irving III Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Percussion – Marilyn Mazur Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Miller* Trumpet – Miles Davis 10 -- Time After Time (9:56) Bass – Benny Rietveld Keyboards – Adam Holzman, Kei Akagi Flute – Kenny Garrett Written-By – Lauper*, Hyman* Percussion – Munyungo Jackson Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Trumpet – Miles Davis 11 -- Hannibal (7:22) Bass – Richard Patterson (2) Keyboards – Deron Johnson Alto Saxophone – Kenny Garrett Drums – Ricky Wellman Bass [Lead] – Foley Written-By – Miller* Trumpet – Miles Davis Credits Art Direction, Design – Stine Schyberg, Tom Recchion Compilation Producer – Adam Holzman, Gordon Meltzer Executive Producer – Gordon Meltzer Mastered By [Analog Transfer], Edited By [Additional] – Dan Gellert Mastered By, Edited By [Digital] – Scott Hull (2) Photography By [Cover] – Gordon Meltzer Photography By [Inside Booklet, Cd Label] – Jeff Sedlik Photography By [Inside Inlay, Outside Booklet] – Dany Gignoux Producer [Live On Stage] – Miles Davis Recorded By, Mixed By – Don Kurek (tracks: 11), Patrick Murray (tracks: 1 to 10) Notes▼ Track 1, 2 recorded in New York, NY, Indigo Blues Club, Saturday, December 17, 1988, 2nd show Track 3 recorded in Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre, Sunday, August 14, 1988 Track 4 recorded in Graz, Austria, Liebenauer Eishalle, Tuesday, November 1, 1988 Track 5 recorded in Montpellier, France, Le Zenith – Domaine de Grammond, Wednesday, April 12, 1989 Track 6 recorded in Rome, Italy, Pallazo della Civita “The Steps”, Wedenesday, July 26, 1989 Track 7, 8 recorded in Montreux, Switzerland, Casino de Montreux, Montreux International Festival, Friday, July 20, 1990 Track 9 recorded in Osaka, Japan, Osaka Expo Park, Live under the Sky Festival, Sunday, August 7, 1988 Track 10 recorded in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Theatre – JVC Jazz Festival, Monday, June 5, 1989 Track 11 from Miles Davis’ last performance Review by Scott Yanow (allmusic.com) Read more on Last.fm. 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