Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Marcus Miller, Mike Stern / CA, USA 09.25.1981

This is a must-listen recording of a 1981 performance at the Hollywood Bowl, marking the return of Miles Davis after his 1975 hiatus. This is a truly remarkable performance, showcasing his return to form. While the recording already boasted high sound quality, the increased output delivers an even more powerful performance. The title of this album, “Miles Davis Day,” comes from a statement made by the mayor of Los Angeles at the time: “This day is to be designated Miles Davis Day.” While the statement was originally intended to be read after “AIDA,” it was moved to the final track, as its lengthy passage would have created a strong sense of interruption in the live performance. Recorded Live at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA, September 25, 1981 Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley declared “September 25th to be Miles Davis Day” at This day EXCELLENT Audience Recording // 63 min 1. fade in – BACK SEAT BETTY 2. MY MAN’S GONE NOW 3. AIDA 4. KIX 5. FAT TIME 6. JEAN PIERRE 7. “Miles Davis Day” Announcement after AIDA Miles Davis – trumpet, electric piano Bill Evans – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophones, flute, electric piano Mike Stern – guitar Marcus Miller – electric bass Al Foster – drums Mino Cinelu – percussion