MILES AT THE FILLMORE
When Columbia Records president Clive Davis suggested that Miles open for some white rock acts for increased exposure (his record sales had been declining throughout the 1960s) Miles was so insulted that he nearly quit his Columbia contract. Somehow Miles was assuaged and agreed to work with Bill Graham (the start of another contentious relationship)…
The Singles Collection
The first Miles Davis electric period ran from 1969 until his temporary retirement in 1975. During this period he released seven albums of studio material and six albums of live recordings. To promote this new direction Columbia released a handful of 45 rpm 7-inch singles, some for sale, but more often they served as radio…
Live Performance Repertoire of the Miles Davis Electric Era 1969-1975
During the first electric era of Miles Davis, from 1969-1975, there were a total of 45 “songs” in his repertoire. In this graphic we can visualize the way the set lists transformed over time. Miles debuted his new quintet featuring Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and Wayne Shorter on February 25, just one week…
The Phases of Electric Miles Live 1969-1975
Jan 04 2021 The first Miles Davis electric era lasted from 1969 to 1975. During this period Miles explored many different approaches to electric music both in performances and recordings, with a large cast of musicians in various lineups. While Miles’ electric albums have become iconic, the music he was playing live during this period…
ELECTRIC 70 