A L'Olympia" concert refers to a live performance at the Olympia music hall in Paris on November 30, 1957.
This concert, featuring the Miles Davis Quintet, is notable for its high-quality recording and its significance as the precursor to the recording of the iconic "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud" (Elevator to the Gallows) soundtrack a few days later. The concert was a success despite limited advertising, and is now considered a highlight of Davis's career and a beautiful example of live jazz.
Paris, Olympia: Saturday, November 30, 1957. A concert that sold out despite very little advertising, now considered one of the most beautiful jazz concerts. The star: Mr. Miles Davis, arriving from America and supported by Kenny Clarke, Rene Urtreger, Pierre Michelot, Barney Wilen. The group brought together that evening by Miles Davis was the one who would record the soundtrack for Louis Malle's film "Ascenseur pour l'echafaud" a few days later, on the night of December 4 to 5, 1957.
This release is part of the New Ermitage collection available from January 2024: 18 jazz and soul titles reissued on yellow vinyl with new codes and renewed graphics.
Album: Miles Davis - A L'Olympia
Label: Ermitage - VNL22668
Edition: Special Edition Yellow
Format: Vinyl, LP, Special Edition, Unofficial Release, Yellow
Release Date: 02 February 2024
Genres: Jazz
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Bags' Groove
2. Tune Up
3. Four
Side B:
1. Walkin'
2. No Moe
3. Round Midnight
Musicians:
- Bass – Pierre Michelot
- Drums – Kenny Clarke
- Piano – René Urtreger
- Tenor Saxophone – Barney Wilen
- Trumpet – Miles Davis
Recorded At L'Olympia - Live recording at Olympia, Paris on Nov. 30th, 1957
