CHESKY RECORDS JD238

4 GENERATIONS OF MILES

GEORGE COLEMAN, MIKE STERN,
RON CARTER, JIMMY COBB

[JD238]

Performing Miles Davis tunes played throughout his illustrious career spanning 4 decades…

1. There Is No Greater Love
2. All Blues
3. On Green Dolphin Street
4. Blue in Green
5. 81
6. Freddie Freeloader
7. My Funny Valentine
8. If I Were a Bell
9. Oleo

A Live Tribute to Miles Davis…
Featuring Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, & Mike Stern There have been many attempts to replicate the sound, the style, and the feel of one of the most legendary Jazz musicians of our time. But perhaps the most accurate way to bring Miles and his groove back would be to call on his classic band. But which one? Miles' 4 decades of performance allowed him the opportunity to truly evolve his style, historically making it difficult to accurately represent Miles' life and works, usually producing a simple collection of recordings from different bands with distinct sounds...
Until the night of May 12, 2002 that is.

Enter a concept that effectively brings together all the styles of Miles into one live set. Inside the club Makor in New York City, 4 individuals who played with Miles over the distinct phases of his career filled the room with spirit and evocation. Jimmy Cobb first took the stage and settled into his kit. Next it was George Coleman holding his tenor followed by Ron Carter escorted by his standup. Miles' later years were heard through the guitar of Mike Stern. From Be-Bop to Hard-Bop, from Cool to Fusion, the live chemistry that night was incredible. Somehow these 4 musicians effectively meshed their respective styles, creating a cohesive sound that truly is a tribute; now for all to hear on this live album -
welcome to the 4 Generations of Miles.

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