Filles De Kilimanjaro

Filles de Kilimanjaro (named not after the mountain, but after the Kilimanjaro African Coffee company, which Miles Davis had invested in) is one the many masterpieces American composer and trumpeter Miles Davis recorded during his lifetime. It can be seen as a transitional album, right between his “acoustic” and “electric” period.

He recorded this incredible work of modern jazz together with his so-called "second quintet" that included Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams and Chick Corea. The five different songs all fitting together as expressions of the same basic piece. The recording sessions made the musicians think and play in a different way. These kinds of improvisations were given the listener a look into the future of jazz.

It happens to be the swan song for his second great quintet, but one in which they're showing all their talents for the last time. Adventurous from start to end and filled with funky and bluesy rhythms.

Filles de Kilimanjaro is available on audiophile black vinyl.

The small print:
• Due to rights restrictions, this item is only available in the EU.