MILES DAVIS AT CARNEGIE HALL - LP [Vinyl] MILES DAVIS

Teo Macero sold Miles and Columbia on recording this event. He ordered all the necessary equipment to record what would have been a terrific recording. However -- unsurprising considering his temprement -- Miles decided the day before the event he neither wanted to play nor record the event. While he was convinced to play, he would not budge on the recording.Macero, however, had four single mics hid strategically throughout the stage so he could at least have one copy of the event. For all of the tribulations (Max Roach's protest nonwithstanding), Miles, Gil Evans, the band, and the orchestra were all able to put on an impressive event. The crowd was overwhelmed, and Miles himself said to Teo afterward that he wanted to release it after all.Blame the temper of the times for the poor recording. But remember to praise Teo for his foresight in recording this anyways.

One of the best jazz recordings ever. 50 years old. Digitally remastered. One of my favorites.

great set

Miles, that is all!

Always brings back fond memories of a very talented man.