
Bravo
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This DVD shows clearly what Miles represented on 20th century music. He was much more than just an icon, he was a magnificent musician and creator, a fantastic trumpeter with a unique sound and style. All members of the band on this 1970 date on the Isle of Wight festival became, on next years, musical legends and leaders on their own right of the chief bands to come. The line-up shows Corea,Jarrett,Holland,Bartz and DeJohnette in the beginning of their succesful careers but showing already incredible talent and originality.
Miles himself is in superb form playing the entire range of his dark Martin Committee trumpet with an almost super human strenght. He called the single 38 minute theme on the date "Call it anything" when asked and it is due the song is made of some suites taken from previous year Bitches Brew album.
Additional interviews with musicians friends are on the money also.
Anyone interested in jazz or simply in good music should take a look on this seminal and sublime moment of creation.
Review ID: 10000000002010382

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