Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival
Synopsis
Miles Davis – Montreux Jazz Festival (1989) captures the legendary trumpeter's electric-era performance at the Casino de Montreux on July 21, 1989, as part of the annual Montreux Jazz Festival. The set brought together a tight band featuring Rick Margitza (tenor sax), Kei Akagi (keyboards), Adam Holzman (keyboards), Joe "Foley" McCreary and Benny Rietveld (basses), Ricky Wellman (drums), and Monyungo Jackson (percussion), with a guest appearance by Chaka Khan on "Human Nature". Nestled in the electric fusion phase of his career, the performance weaves together introspective originals like "Intruder," "New Blues," "Perfect Way," "Hannibal," and "Tutu," with emotive reinterpretations of pop repertoire.
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- Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival
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- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
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What is Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival about?
Miles Davis – Montreux Jazz Festival (1989) captures the legendary trumpeter's electric-era performance at the Casino de Montreux on July 21, 1989, as part of the annual Montreux Jazz Festival. The set brought together a tight band featuring Rick Margitza (tenor sax), Kei Akagi (keyboards), Adam Holzman (keyboards), Joe "Foley" McCreary and Benny Rietveld (basses), Ricky Wellman (drums), and Monyungo Jackson (percussion), with a guest appearance by Chaka Khan on "Human Nature". Nestled in the electric fusion phase of his career, the performance weaves together introspective originals like "Intruder," "New Blues," "Perfect Way," "Hannibal," and "Tutu," with emotive reinterpretations of pop repertoire.
Who directed Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival?
Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival?
The principal cast of Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival includes Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Rick Margitza, Kei Akagi, Adam Holzman.
When was Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival released and how long is it?
Miles Davis - Montreux Jazz Festival was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.