In Person, Saturday Nights At The Blackhawk, San Francisco, Volume II – Miles Davis – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Recorded in 1961, ‘In Person, Saturday Nights At The Blackhawk, San Francisco, Volume II’ transports listeners to a smoky, intimate club where Miles Davis and his quintet redefined live jazz. This album is more than a collection of songs—it’s a living snapshot of a pivotal era, with the band in peak form. The interplay between Davis, Hank Mobley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb is both conversational and daring, each musician pushing the boundaries of improvisation while remaining deeply rooted in the bluesy, swinging tradition. The Blackhawk recordings are celebrated for their immediacy; you can almost hear the clinking glasses and feel the anticipation in the room. What sets this volume apart is the group’s willingness to stretch out, allowing each tune to breathe and evolve organically. For collectors and newcomers alike, this release stands as a testament to Davis’s restless creativity and the enduring power of live jazz. Owning this album is like holding a piece of jazz history—an invitation to experience the raw energy and subtle nuances that made the Blackhawk sessions legendary.

Track List:
A1 – Well You Needn’t – 4:45
A2 – Fran-Dance – 6:04
A3 – So What – 12:36
A4 – On Green Dolphin Street – 7:53
B1 – Oleo – 5:12
B2 – If I Were A Bell – 8:37
B3 – Neo – 12:44