Davis, Miles
Live Under The Sky... '87 (2lp)
At the time of this performance Miles Davis was on his final lap but he was still utterly unique. Stalking the stage in futuristic Issey Miyake couture, his red lacquered trumpet poised for action. Kenny Garrett's searing alto sax and Foley's "lead bass" share solo duties but the rhythm section take the honours here. Miles was renowned for his determination to keep moving forwards and in this band Ricky "Sugarfoot" Wellman's go-go beat and Darryl "The Munch" Jones' high energy playing drive the music forwards relentlessly. No other band has ever sounded like this. In 1987 Miles was still playing funk and rock the be-bop way. Performed on 25th July, 1987 at Yomiuri Land Open Theatre East, Tokyo, Japan and broadcast by NHK-FM. Comes on double 180gr black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with obi. SIDE 1: 1. One Phone Call/Street Scenes 2. Human Nature SIDE 2: 1. Wrinkle 2. The Senate SIDE 3: 1. Me and U 2. Tutu SIDE 4: 1. Splatch 2. Time After Time