Miles Davis – The Complete Live In Paris 1960, Vol. II
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New Tip-on gatefold printed in Italy
Pressed by Simon Garcia, in France
The Return of the Prodigal Son – Second Session
In December 2024, The Lost Recordings released the first volume of this legendary concert, recorded on October 11, 1960, at the Olympia by Miles Davis and his quartet, joined by saxophonist Sonny Stitt.
Alongside pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, they formed an ensemble of exceptional musicality.
Now comes the second part of this remarkable concert
In 1960, Miles returned to Paris for the fourth time in 12 years.
Just months earlier, he had performed there with John Coltrane in a turbulent concert, marking the end of their collaboration.
In October, at the Olympia, he rediscovered a stage he loved in a city he had fallen for back in 1949.
“I loved being in Paris, I loved the way I was treated there,” he would later say.
Since 1949, his music had evolved.
From his immersion in Parkerian bebop to his collaboration with Gil Evans, he refined his style, developing a more spacious jazz inspired by Ahmad Jamal and enriched by his classical training.
The soundtrack of Elevator to the Gallows in 1957 was a turning point, foreshadowing the pinnacle of Kind of Blue in 1959.
From the opening notes of Stardust, a previously unreleased piece, Miles sets the tone—seduction and lyricism.
With a track attributed to Sonny Stitt, the swing settles in.
The atmosphere intensifies with ‘Round Midnight, followed by Walking, where Stitt and Davis engage in a masterful exchange.
If I Were a Bell and Fran Dance offer a more introspective moment before Two Bass Hit reignites the energy.
The concert reaches its peak with So What and All of You, as Miles captivates the audience until the final notes of The Theme.
Our quest to recover the full concert began in 2022 when a friend sent us a photo of magnetic tapes in Brittany.
A label reading “Miles Davis – Olympia 1960” caught our attention.
After two years of research spanning France, the United States, and Stockholm, we are proud to present, for the first time, the complete version of this legendary concert.
Line-Up:
Miles Davis, Trumpet
Sonny Stitt, Saxophone
Wynton Kelly, Piano
Paul Chambers, Bass
Jimmy Cobb, Drums
Track List; Miles Davis – The Complete Live In Paris 1960, Vol. II
Record 1
1.Stardust
2.Unidentified
3.Round About Midnight
4.Walkin’
5.If I Were a Bell
Record 2
1.Fran Dance (Put your little foot right out)
2.Two Bass Hit
3.So What
4.All of You
5.The Theme
