In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete
Miles Davis · 2003
241 min · 29 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation that captures the electric energy of live jazz performances in the 1960s.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- immersive live performance energy long-form improvisational explorations captive attention required throughout
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete' arrives at a time when Miles Davis’s legacy was being celebrated as one of jazz’s most innovative figures. This album documents live performances from 1961, showcasing his transition into more experimental styles that would influence future generations of musicians.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete is an album by Miles Davis, released in 2003. A vibrant tapestry of improvisation that captures the electric energy of live jazz performances in the 1960s. This album is significant for its comprehensive collection of performances that highlight how Davis adeptly navigated the interplay between structured compositions and spontaneous improvisation. It has been critically acclaimed for its historic value and serves as an essential reference point for understanding the evolution of jazz during a transformative era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation that captures the electric energy of live jazz performances in the 1960s. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete by Miles Davis notable?
This album is significant for its comprehensive collection of performances that highlight how Davis adeptly navigated the interplay between structured compositions and spontaneous improvisation. It has been critically acclaimed for its historic value and serves as an essential reference point for understanding the evolution of jazz during a transformative era. Released in 2003, 'In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete' arrives at a time when Miles Davis’s legacy was being celebrated as one of jazz’s most innovative figures. This album documents live performances from 1961, showcasing his transition into more experimental styles that would influence future generations of musicians.
Who is In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete for?
In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete works well if you're into immersive live performance energy, long-form improvisational explorations and captive attention required throughout.
How many songs are on In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete?
In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk, Complete has 29 tracks, running approximately 241 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Oleo 6:56
- 2 No Blues 17:13
- 3 Bye Bye (Theme) 2:54
- 4 If I Were a Bell Standout 12:43
- 5 Fran Dance 7:38
- 6 On Green Dolphin Street 12:12
- 7 The Theme 0:44
Disc 2
- 1 All of You 15:47
- 2 Neo 10:18
- 3 I Thought About You 5:04
- 4 Bye Bye Blackbird 9:46
- 5 Walkin' Standout 14:16
- 6 Love, I've Found You 1:54
Disc 3
- 1 If I Were a Bell Standout 12:44
- 2 So What 12:14
- 3 No Blues 0:27
- 4 On Green Dolphin Street 12:04
- 5 Walkin' Standout 12:24
- 6 'Round Midnight 7:29
- 7 Well, You Needn't 8:02
- 8 Bye Bye (The Theme) 0:18
Disc 4
- 1 Autumn Leaves Standout 11:44
- 2 Neo 12:29
- 3 Two Bass Hit 4:36
- 4 Bye Bye (The Theme) 3:27
- 5 Love, I've Found You 1:57
- 6 I Thought About You 5:31
- 7 Someday My Prince Will Come 9:38
- 8 Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise 8:40
Release Date
June 3, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
241 min 22 sec
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