{"product_id":"miles-davis-quintet-1963-monterey-jazz-festival","title":"Miles Davis Quintet - 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded on September 20, 1963, at the Monterey Jazz Festival, this remarkable performance captures Miles Davis at a pivotal moment in his musical evolution. Joined by tenor saxophonist George Coleman, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and the astonishing seventeen-year-old drummer Tony Williams, Davis leads an extraordinary quintet that bridges the hard bop tradition of his earlier recordings with the adventurous musical freedom that would define his celebrated Second Great Quintet. The performances of \u003cem\u003eAutumn Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSo What\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStella by Starlight\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWalkin'\u003c\/em\u003e reveal a group of exceptional musicians exploring new rhythmic and harmonic possibilities while retaining the lyrical beauty and unmistakable character of Davis's trumpet. The concert concludes with \u003cem\u003eThe Theme\u003c\/em\u003e, his familiar closing signature, providing a fitting farewell to an unforgettable evening of jazz.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded by renowned engineer Wally Heider, this historic Monterey performance preserves the excitement, spontaneity, and remarkable musical interaction of five extraordinary artists. The inventive rhythm section of Hancock, Carter, and Williams provides a constantly shifting foundation for Davis's expressive trumpet and Coleman's commanding tenor saxophone. \u003cem\u003eLive at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential document of a legendary ensemble in transition, offering a fascinating glimpse into the musical innovations that would transform modern jazz throughout the 1960s. A compelling addition to any Miles Davis collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eTrumpet – Miles Davis\u003cbr\u003eTenor Saxophone – George Coleman\u003cbr\u003ePiano – Herbie Hancock\u003cbr\u003eBass – Ron Carter\u003cbr\u003eDrums – Tony Williams\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRecorded by Wally Heider of United Recording Group at the 1963 Monterey Jazz Festival on September 20\u003cbr\u003eMixed and mastered off the The original 1\/2-inch, 3-track, 15 ips master tapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents used for Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis transfer leverages precision analog playback and mastering-grade digital conversion. 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