This concert from 8 July 1991 was the last of Miles Davis’ many appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and took place only a few months before his death. Despite a defiant “never look back” philosophy, Miles was persuaded by Quincy Jones and Claude Nobs to take part in this tribute to his great friend Gil Evans, who had passed away in 1988. This truly unique concert was an historical event and a musical triumph, thankfully captured here for posterity. Miles Davis was a giant of 20th century music and this concert is as much a tribute to him as it is to the late Gil Evans.

 

TRACKLISTING

1) Introduction

2) Boplicity

3) Maids Of Cadiz

4) The Duke

5) My Ship

6) Miles Ahead

7) Blues For Pablo

8) Orgone

9) Gone, Gone, Gone

10) Summertime

11) Here Come De Honey Man

12) The Pan Piper

13) Solea

 

Filmed in high definition and simultaneously released on Blu-ray.

Line-up: Miles Davis (trumpet). Soloists: Kenny Garrett (saxophone) & Wallace Rooney (trumpet, flugelhorn). Quincy Jones conducting the Gil Evans Orchestra and the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band with the addition of Benny Bailey (trumpet, flugelhorn), Carles Benavent (bass) and Grady Tate (drums)

 

Bonus Features Include:

Interview with Claude Nobs / Interviews about Miles Davis

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Charles Baylis

Shock Entertainment

Ph: 03 9205 0954

charles.baylis@shock.com.au

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