Miles Davis - Early Minor: Rare Miles From The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2019
- 3 tracks
- 41 min
- jazz
Early Minor: Rare Miles From The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions
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I picked up this album brand new during the RSD Black Friday sale, but I noticed quite a few scuffs on it. I reckon it's because of that stiff paper sleeve it came in. The sound quality is decent, though.
I wholeheartedly concur with SmokeyJonez regarding the visual presentation, although I can't pick up on any surface noise (though my ears haven't been the same for quite some time). If I were to purchase a record here labeled as NM- in this condition, I might raise some objections... As others have noted, the quality of the recordings and the mastering is exceptional. The songs are on par with many other outtakes from Miles' early fusion sessions when the tapes were always rolling. If you don't own Miles Davis - The Complete In A Silent Way Sessions, this recording is a significant addition, much like Miles Davis - Circle In The Round or Miles Davis - Directions, to trace Davis' journey into the realms of funk and rock. This exploration was largely inspired by his then-girlfriend Betty Mabry and the young Tony Williams, leading to the creation of his powerful, fuzzed-out band that produced epic masterpieces like Miles Davis - Agharta = アガルタの凱歌 and its counterpart Miles Davis - Pangaea, one of my personal favorites. When Miles embarked on his six-month quest for new directions and possibilities in 1968/69, experimenting with some of the era's finest musicians and pushing the boundaries of jazz and track durations, it was the discovery of Austrian organ player Joe Zawinul that could be seen as the missing link to transform Modal into what we now call Fusion. Side A opens with "Splashdown," which introduced Joe Zawinul to Miles' ever-evolving combo at the end of the 1960ies, making it the first recording to feature three keyboard players (Chick Corea and funky Herbie already on board). They create dense layers of sound that complement each other. The tune is incredibly funky, with outstanding contributions from Wayne Shorter and, of course, Miles himself. However, towards the end, it leans a bit into easy listening territory for my taste. If you listen to the released In A Silent Way album, you'll understand why this track was left out, as it doesn't quite fit the melancholic yet expansive mood. The next two tracks on Side B are a different story altogether. "Early Minor" even seems to harken back to Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain. Both tunes are anchored by the beautiful bass playing of Dave Holland, particularly on "The Ghetto Walk," where you can hear the influence of Hendrix on Miles. These tunes evoke a very bluesy feel, reminiscent of Miles Davis - Jack Johnson (Original Soundtrack Recording). These sound pieces stand on their own; this is definitely not the typical cashing-in material that seems to dominate recent RSD releases. At least 4.5 stars in my opinion, worth listening to not just for hardcore enthusiasts, but for anyone who finds joy in the eclectic music of 1970ies Miles - and there's plenty to enjoy. Dig them.
Sounds fantastic, barely any surface noise and a really awesome sound overall.
I picked up this album fresh during the RSD Black Friday sale, but I noticed a few scratches on it. I reckon it's from the stiff paper sleeve it was packed in. The sound quality, however, is pretty decent.
Absolutely! The music and quality of this vinyl are amazing. There's a tiny bit of scuffing on mine, but it doesn't impact the sound, so I'm really pleased with it overall.
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