An experience I haven't had (or at least in the right sequence). Glad they released that, as in some respects it was a strange choice to do what they did originally.
Excellent review! I have the CD issue of the entire concert including Four and More. It was a benefit concert to support voter registration in the South. Evidently the band members were all upset that they weren’t going to get paid for the gig, but that anger turned to fire in their performances. I’ll chip in a further 1/2 point!
This is an excellent video and you once again share a large amount of info in a short format. The reason I'm commenting, but as a CD person, is that I was in my local record store and had the choice to pick up this live album or 'Miles in Berlin' recorded with I think the same lineup around the same time. A great album that one is but now thinking I should have picked up both!
Thanks Allan. On a side note my 'Complete Live At the Plugged Nickel 1965' box set has been collecting dust for some time. Time to pull it out and revisit the majesty of that one!
I was listening to this at a shop recently but decided to put it back, still waiting to catch the wave on it. It's obviously an album of incredible musicians playing well but the giant concert hall really affects how the music comes across, compared to something like the Shelley Manne Black Hawk albums
Couldn’t agree more. I don’t think jazz works as well in large venues, in general. The pleasure I get from eg Sunday At The Village Vanguard, is never equalled by concert hall recordings. It’s visceral.
I had the original LP along with Four & More. IMHO, George Coleman is the weak link and I sold My Funny copy. Four is more up, so I'll keep it. I understand Miles was not thrilled with Coleman and hired Shorter to replace him.
This web site is absolutely stupendous!! Love this record BTW.
Thanks for the kind words!
I bought the Seven Steps cd box especially for this gig, so I can listen to the whole concert in the original order..5 stars for me ;)
An experience I haven't had (or at least in the right sequence). Glad they released that, as in some respects it was a strange choice to do what they did originally.
I was blessed with a DJ promo version of the first pressing lp of this album. Beautiful review
Thanks for watching!
Excellent review! I have the CD issue of the entire concert including Four and More. It was a benefit concert to support voter registration in the South. Evidently the band members were all upset that they weren’t going to get paid for the gig, but that anger turned to fire in their performances. I’ll chip in a further 1/2 point!
Fair enough :-). Thanks!
Great review as always, what a superb album
Thanks. It really is!
Great summary of the "in-between great quintets years," Allan.
For me, this review is 5 out 5 stars ;-)
Too generous!
This is an excellent video and you once again share a large amount of info in a short format. The reason I'm commenting, but as a CD person, is that I was in my local record store and had the choice to pick up this live album or 'Miles in Berlin' recorded with I think the same lineup around the same time. A great album that one is but now thinking I should have picked up both!
Thanks. Ah well - as someone else mentioned, there is a CD available of SSTH with this entire concert included in the right sequence.
Thanks Allan. On a side note my 'Complete Live At the Plugged Nickel 1965' box set has been collecting dust for some time. Time to pull it out and revisit the majesty of that one!
Enjoyed this. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Onya Alan! another fabulous review. Is this the plan, to do some more favoured albums? Keep them coming please! Love your work. Cheers from Oz.
I mean to claim some sort of plan would be a bit of a pose. Feeling my way! Thanks very much.
I was listening to this at a shop recently but decided to put it back, still waiting to catch the wave on it. It's obviously an album of incredible musicians playing well but the giant concert hall really affects how the music comes across, compared to something like the Shelley Manne Black Hawk albums
Couldn’t agree more. I don’t think jazz works as well in large venues, in general. The pleasure I get from eg Sunday At The Village Vanguard, is never equalled by concert hall recordings. It’s visceral.
I had the original LP along with Four & More. IMHO, George Coleman is the weak link and I sold My Funny copy. Four is more up, so I'll keep it. I understand Miles was not thrilled with Coleman and hired Shorter to replace him.