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 Miles Davis Bitches Brew 2x CD Columbia Jazz |
Exploring & discovering, always looking for that new thrill, that's
why I thought it was time to check the Miles Davis "Bitches Brew" album. This album dates from the year 69 and features an average
track length that must be well over 15 minutes and an impressive artist list incuding Larry Young, Chico Corea, Wayne Shorter and Lenny
White. All interesting enough to go for it and give it a chill. The Bitches Brew experience starts with Pharao's dance, a little over 20 minutes and Bitches Brew itself, good for over 26 minutes. We are treated on a wild coctail of smokey improvisational jazz. The whole experience is an ever evolving hybrid mixture of eclectic, tranquil, wild & groovy jazz. At times, it is the actual definition of a jazz soundscape and what kind of soundscape ? Take it as an amazing trip full of discoveries. As if Miles Davis takes you on a journey in Africa and shows you in 20 minutes everything from the smallest insect to the wildest tiger. And the interesting thing is that everytime you're treated to this music, the journey is different. Something that can be experienced as well with some of the Tangerine Dream albums. Interlude... Interlude... Interlude... Interlude... Sorry, "Bitches Brew" can go running with your mind if you do not pay attention. But there is more : Spanish Key, John McLaughlin, Miles runs the Voodoo down & Sanctuary. All one for one simply stunning experiences, difficult to differentiate but more as part of one big chilly freeform jazz session. The remarkable ever returning element is without a doubt the typical shrill sounding trumpet played by Miles Davis himself. Spanish Key brings in an almost continuous groove for 17 minutes while 'Miles runs the Voodoo down' seems to be a subtle balance between the mystery & happiness in jazz. Finally, there is an all soft almost sad feeling in the superb Sanctuary track. Give this album a try and discover it for yourself. I already consider this album a milestone on my way of digging into the amazing world of jazz. ez |
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