10 Jan 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneThat was a great band. I've been listening toMiles 1963 Monteray concert a lot lately. Really good sound.
No, I don't see Miles Smiles as fusion. Have you heard his 1965 Plugged Nickel recordings? That's a session where his quintet was really about exploring the boundaries of music. Shorter is particularly remarkable. That he had continued on that path rather than trying to seek popularity with rock based music. It steered jazz back into a cul-de-sac instead of moving the music forward.
I ask because it in the mid 60's where there is a fuzzy line in defining fusion.
10 Jan 10
Originally posted by badmoonI haven't heard the '63 Monterey. Is that with Coleman? I have a recording from Antibes from July 27 of that year with Coleman and assume they are comparable. If you haven't heard the '65 Plugged Nickel, you should make an effort to check it out. It's radically different from Antibes or any other Miles recording I've heard. If you know of anything else Miles did along the lines of the Plugged Nickel, let me know.
That was a great band. I've been listening toMiles 1963 Monteray concert a lot lately. Really good sound.
I ask because it in the mid 60's where there is a fuzzy line in defining fusion.
11 Jan 10
Originally posted by badmoonThe "Complete" box set is a fascinating listen if you can find it. Seven sets over two days with a number of tunes played multiple times with each occurrence remarkably different from the others. Easily my favorite Miles.
Yes, it is with Coleman.
I'll find the plugged nickel recordings. thanks
