Miles Davis 1965-1968 Mosaic Box Set New, Unplayed

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This is a new, unplayed copy of "The Complete Studio Recordings Of The Miles Davis Quintet 1965-June 1968." This copy of the 10 Q-LP set is directly from Mosaic Records; it was not encased in plastic shrink wrap. The limited edition set is rare and out-of-print, this is number 1861 of 5000 copies. These are some of the greatest small-group recordings in the history of jazz, mastered in analog on audiophile pressings. They are on par with Miles' 1950s recordings with John Coltrane, and are every bit as innovative. The acoustic sessions attain a remarkable balance between free-form playing and swing. Much of this music has a searching, exploratory feel to it. Also included are Miles' first sessions utilizing electric instruments and rock/pop rhythms. Two pieces from 1967, "Circle In The Round" and "Water On The Pond," already incorporate many of the elements and techniques Miles would further explore on " In A Silent Way" and "Bitches Brew" in 1969, such as the use of tape editing, extended forms, and larger ensembles. This is a rich and varied body of work by Miles' "Second Great Quintet," created within an amazingly short span of time. One can only wonder if any additional unissued live recordings from this period will ever surface, such as the 1968 Berkeley, California concert with Gil Evans and his orchestra, or the 1967 gigs with Joe Henderson augmenting the group. Only time will tell. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Track, session, and personnel information (courtesy of Peter Losin):

Record 1 1 E.S.P. (M. Davis) Jan 20, 1965 5:28 2 R.J. (R. Carter) Jan 20, 1965 3:55 3 Eighty-One (R. Carter) Jan 21, 1965 6:13 4 Little One (H. Hancock) Jan 21, 1965 7:18 5 Iris (W. Shorter) Jan 22, 1965 8:29 6 Agitation (M. Davis) Jan 22, 1965 7:46 7 Mood (R. Carter) Jan 22, 1965 8:46
Record 2 1 Circle (M. Davis) Oct 24, 1966 5:50 2 Orbits (W. Shorter) Oct 24, 1966 4:34 3 Dolores (W. Shorter) Oct 24, 1966 6:18 4 Freedom Jazz Dance (E. Harris) Oct 24, 1966 7:11 5 Gingerbread Boy (J. Heath) Oct 25, 1966 7:44 6 Footprints (W. Shorter) Oct 25, 1966 9:45
Record 3 1 Limbo (W. Shorter) [alternate take 7] May 9, 1967 5:24 2 Limbo (W. Shorter) [take 6] May 16, 1967 7:12 3 Vonetta (W. Shorter) [take 12] May 16, 1967 5:32 4 Masqualero (W. Shorter) [alternate take 1] May 17, 1967 7:02 5 Masqualero (W. Shorter) [take 4] May 17, 1967 8:50 6 The Sorcerer (H. Hancock) [take 5] May 17, 1967 5:07
Record 4 1 Prince of Darkness (M. Davis) [take 4] May 24, 1967 6:24 2 Pee Wee (T. Williams) [take 2] May 24, 1967 4:45 3 Water Babies (W. Shorter) [take 4] Jun 7, 1967 5:05 4 Nefertiti (W. Shorter) [take 4] Jun 7, 1967 7:50 5 Capricorn (W. Shorter) [take 8] Jun 13, 1967 8:25 6 Madness (H. Hancock) [rehearsal] Jun 13, 1967 1:53 7 Hand Jive (T. Williams) [alternate take 6] Jun 22, 1967 6:47
Record 5 1 Hand Jive (T. Williams) [alternate take 9] Jun 22, 1967 8:12 2 Hand Jive (T. Williams) [take 11] Jun 22, 1967 8:53 3 Madness (H. Hancock) [alternate take 2] Jun 23, 1967 6:41 4 Madness (H. Hancock) [take 4] Jun 23, 1967 7:28 5 Sweet Pea (W. Shorter) [take 3] Jun 23, 1967 7:58 6 Fall (W. Shorter) [takes 3/5] Jul 19, 1967 6:34
Record 6 1 Pinocchio (W. Shorter) [alternate take 1] Jul 19, 1967 5:06 2 Pinocchio (W. Shorter) [take 4] Jul 19, 1967 5:05 3 Riot (H. Hancock) [take 3] Jul 19, 1967 3:01 4 Thisness (M. Davis) Jun 1967 5:47 5 Circle in the Round (M. Davis) Dec 4, 1967 33:29
Record 7 1 Water on the Pond (M. Davis) [takes 9/10] Dec 28, 1967 7:04 2 Fun (M. Davis) [takes 28/30] Jan 12, 1968 4:04 3 I Have a Dream (H. Hancock) [rehearsal] Jan 25, 1968 6:42 4 Speak Like a Child (H. Hancock) [rehearsal] Jan 25, 1968 2:25 5 Teo's Bag (M. Davis) [take 7] Jan 16, 1968 5:53 6 Teo's Bag (M. Davis) [new take 7] Jan 16, 1968 5:51 7 Side Car I (M. Davis) [remake take 12] Feb 15, 1968 4:58 8 Side Car II (M. Davis) [remake take 4] Feb 15, 1968 3:32
Record 8 1 Paraphernalia (W. Shorter) [includes closing chatter] Jan 16, 1968 12:35 2 Sanctuary (W. Shorter-M. Davis) [take 7] Feb 15, 1968 8:48 3 Country Son (M. Davis) [take 1] May 15, 1968 13:47 4 Black Comedy (T. Williams) [take 12] May 16, 1968 7:23
Record 9 1 Country Son (M. Davis) [alternate take 3] May 15, 1968 14:36 2 Black Comedy (T. Williams) [alternate take 2] May 16, 1968 6:24 3 Stuff (M. Davis) [takes 1/3] May 17, 1968 16:56
Record 10 1 Petits Machins (Little Stuff) (M. Davis) [take 5] Jun 19, 1968 8:03 2 Tout de Suite (M. Davis) [alternate take 5] Jun 20, 1968 14:35 3 Tout de Suite (M. Davis) [take 9] Jun 20, 1968 14:03 4 Filles de Kilimanjaro (M. Davis) [take 8] Jun 21, 1968 11:59

 

January 20, 1965
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
January 21, 1965
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
January 22, 1965
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
October 24, 1966
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
October 25, 1966
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 9, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Buster Williams (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 16, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 17, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 24, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
June 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
June 7, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
June 13, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
June 22, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
June 23, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
July 19, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
December 4, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt, chimes, tubular bells); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (celeste); Joe Beck (g); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
December 28, 1967
Miles Davis (tpt, chimes, tubular bells); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (el-p, clavinet); Joe Beck (g); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
January 12, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Bucky Pizzarelli (g); Herbie Hancock (el-harpsichord); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
January 16, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p, el-p); George Benson (g); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
January 25, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); George Benson (g); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
February 15, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); George Benson (g); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 15, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 16, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (p); Ron Carter (b); Tony Williams (d)
May 17, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (el-p); Ron Carter (el-b); Tony Williams (d)
June 19, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (el-p); Ron Carter (el-b); Tony Williams (d)
June 20, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (el-p); Ron Carter (el-b); Tony Williams (d)
June 21, 1968
Miles Davis (tpt); Wayne Shorter (ts); Herbie Hancock (el-p); Ron Carter (el-b); Tony Williams (d)

There's little argument that the quintet Miles Davis led between 1965 and 1968 was one of the classic combos in the history of jazz. By teaming with the adventurous young musicians Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums), Davis pushed mainstream jazz toward the avant-garde, expanding on the modal jazz he inaugurated with Kind of Blue and laid the groundwork for fusion. Four of their five studio albums — ESP, Miles Smiles, Sorcerer, Nefertiti — were essential, and even when they were slightly off the mark, as on Miles in the Sky, they were still filled with provocative sounds and ideas. That's the reason why The Complete Studio Recordings Of The Miles Davis Quintet 1965-June 1968 is an essential release. It contains all the music from each of the five studio records, plus half of the material released on Filles De Kilimanjaro and Water Babies, as well as several alternate takes and 13 previously unreleased selections. There's no question that this material is necessary for any jazz collection, but this may not necessarily be the best way to acquire it. The strict chronological sequencing is according to session order, which means the sequencing of the original albums — which was quite effective in conveying the combo's ideas — is thrown out of line, and the long stretches where alternates and master takes are back to back may be tedious to some listeners. In other words, this music is essential, and this set will appeal to most serious jazz fans and historians, but less dedicated listeners are better served by the original albums. Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide.