Review of 1965's ESP, the first release with the classic quintet of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams.
An appreciation of the "electric" period of the late sixties and early seventies, which turned off many long-time fans but continues to make many new ones.
Brief reviews of many Miles Davis recordings, including "Birth of the Cool," "Walkin"," and "Kind of Blue."
Review of Relaxin', one of a series of quickly recorded yet satisfying albums released by Prestige in the mid-50s. Includes the great fifties quintet of John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and "Philly" Joe Jones.
Damian Rafferty's article on the Complete Plugged Nickel box set.
Reviews of the Bitches Brew box set, Wadada Leo Smith and Henry Kaiser's "Yo! Miles,' and the tribute album "Endless Miles."
Critic Francis Davis (no relation) comments on the Miles autobiography.
Reviews the reissued live electric recordings of the seventies.
Miles Davis biographer Jack Chambers reviews "Miles Davis & Gil Evans: The Complete Columbia Studio Recordings."
The Complete Columbia Recordings; a 6 CD Box Set by Miles Davis And John Coltrane featuring previously unreleased material. April 11, 2000 release.
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