Miles Davis Keith Jarrett /Germany 1971 S & V

This performance marks a point where the electric period following “Bitches Brew” has deepened even further. The trumpet is not a scream but thrown into the space as “disjointed phrases,” and the rhythm section does not converge on a single beat but continues to undulate in multiple layers. The fuzz and repetition woven by the guitar and keyboards have a heat that lies in a “middle ground” that cannot be definitively called either rock or funk, and inevitably draws the listener in. Particularly noteworthy is the sustained tension. The boundary between theme and improvisation becomes blurred, and fragments of sound repeatedly connect and disconnect, transforming into a massive flow. The contrast between stillness and movement is extreme, and the structural beauty in which even silence functions as part of the rhythm is breathtaking. This masterpiece title, which has appeared in ultra-high sound quality that will satisfy even the most discerning fans, comes with a DVD containing a perfect picture quality recording of the rebroadcast live performance from that day, making it a true collector’s item delivered to you. Live at Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany 11/06/1971 Disc 1 1. Introduction 2. Directions 3. Honky Tonk 4. What I Say Disc 2 1. Sanctuary (inc) 2. It’s About That Time 3. Funky Tonk / Sanctuary Disc 3 (DVD 70 min) Miles Davis (tpt) Gary Bartz (as, ss) Keith Jarrett (epl, org) Michael Henderson (b) Leon Chancler (dr) Don Alias ​​(cga, perc) Mtume (cga, perc)