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Celebrating Miles Davis's 100th Birthday! Music Representing Three Time Periods (1950-1964, 1965-1968, and 1969-1982)

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This week's show plays the music of Miles Davis during three distinct time periods and jazz subgenres. First, we feature his bop, hard bop, and cool jazz contributions between 1950 and 1964. Next, music from his modal period and with the 2nd Great Quintet is played, ranging from 1965 through 1968. Finally, Miles's fusion compositions between 1969 and 1982 are featured. In addition to Miles-led bands, interpretations of his classics are done by artists including Wes Montgomery, Allan Harris, Joe Henderson, David Liebman, and others.

Playlist

  • Michel Camilo "Solar (Explorations)" from Spirit Of The Moment (Telarc Jazz) 00:00
  • Miles Davis "Conception" from Conception (Prestige) 11:07
  • Wes Montgomery "Tune Up" from The Best Of Wes Montgomery (Compilation) (Riverside) 15:08
  • George Coleman "Four" from Live At Smalls Jazz Club (Cellar Music) 18:09
  • Diane Schuur "All Blues" from Running On Faith (Jazzheads) 32:50
  • Sonny Stitt "The Theme" from Boppin' In Baltimore: Live At The Left Bank (Jazz Detective) 37:24
  • James Zollar "Swing Spring" from The Ways In (JZAZ Records) 41:55
  • Allan Harris "So What?" from The Genius Of Eddie Jefferson (Resilience Music Alliance) 47:48
  • Russell Gunn "Pfrancing (aka No Blues)" from Origin Story (Live At The Velvet Note) (Vanglorious Arts) 51:42
  • Miles Davis featuring Sonny Rollins "Out Of The Blue" from Dig (Prestige) 58:18
  • Miles Davis "Orbits" from Miles Smiles (Columbia) 1:09:03
  • Blue Moods "Stuff" from Directions & Expressions (Posi-Tone) 1:13:34
  • Al Foster "E.S.P" from Live At Smoke (Smoke Sessions) 1:20:34
  • Triniece Robinson "Footprints" from All Or Nothing (4RM Music Productions) 1:29:43
  • Alexa Tarantino "Iris" from Firefly (Posi-Tone) 1:42:38
  • Joe Henderson "Circle" from So Near, So Far (Musings For Miles) (Verve) 1:47:14
  • Joey Calderazzo "Filles De Kilimanjaro" from Secrets (AudioQuest Music) 1:53:11
  • The Great Jazz Trio "81" from Milestones (Inner City) 1:58:13
  • Miles Davis "Spanish Key (Alternate Take)" from Bitches Brew (Columbia) 2:06:05
  • Lettuce "In A Silent Way/It's About That Time" from Witches Stew (A Tribute To Miles Davis) (Lettuce) 2:16:19
  • Mark Isham "Black Satin" from Miles Remembered: The Silent Way Project (Columbia) 2:29:21
  • Eddie Henderson "Bitches Brew" from Vocal Ease (Compilation) (32 Jazz) 2:39:34
  • Dave Liebman "Jean Pierre" from On The Corner Live! The Music Of Miles Davis (Ear Up) 2:48:13
  • Gerry Gibbs and Electric Thrasher Orchestra "Directions (Take 1)" from Plays The Music Of Miles Davis 1967—1975 (Whaling City Sound) 2:54:10
  • Miles Davis "Fat Time" from The Man With The Horn (Columbia) 3:07:44

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