Miles Davis My Funny Valentine Mobile Fidelity MFSL LP 1-431

Miles Davis In Concert My Funny Valentine

Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-431

audiophile 180g Vinyl LP

limited numbered edition

made in USA

In February 1963, a few months after the assassination of President Kennedy, Miles Davis played at a benefit concert of various civil rights organizations. The live recording was split into two albums: Four & More contains the fast tracks, My Funny Valentine features the pieces played in slow and medium tempo. For Davis, My Funny Valentine marks a turning point. It is the last time he releases a live album of standards rather than his own compositions. Moreover, the recording is one of the last with the same band that produced Seven Steps of Heaven. Davis plays elegantly and poetically as never before. Pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams accompany the trumpeter, but the congenial complement is George Coleman. Subtle and understated, always with clear direction yet flexible, the tenor saxophonist is the ideal partner for Davis.

Remastering for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab was done by Rob LoVerde from a tape copy, as the actual master can no longer be found in the Sony archives. Accordingly, there is no 'Original Master Recording' lettering at the top of this issue's cover. But don't worry - the sound is quite exceptional, as one is used to from MFSL.