By 1973, Miles Davis and his bad were "fully electrified, with electric guitar and bass replacing the more traditional jazz instruments." Recording during the septet's European tour in that period, this Italian pressing on clear green vinyl captures jazz fusion at its finest - double drummers (James Mtume on congas and Al Foster on drums), a range of hand percussion instruments, Davis playing his trumpet through a wah wah pedal, funky organs, etc... If you're a Miles Davis fan, this is a no brainer!
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Abel Hradscheck, the owner of an inn in the Oderbruch country, faces financial ruin. For this state of affairs, Ursula, his wife and former actress, is by no means free of blame.
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A film demonstrating steps to take in the event of a nuclear attack. Animated drawings show the effects of atomic explosions in the air and at ground level.
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Have you watched Miles Davis Live at Berlin Philharmonie yet? What did you think about it?
