Product details
- Label Columbia
- Artist Miles Davis
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1977
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
- Media Condition Near Mint (NM)
- Sleeve Condition Near Mint (NM)
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Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Condition Notes:
Clean copy. Still in shrink. Rare!
Sorcerer by Miles Davis.
Miles Davis "Sorcerer" arrives as one of the great statements from the trumpeter's second quintet era, a session where restraint and adventure sit side by side. From the opening pulse of "Prince Of Darkness," this is music that rewards close listening, unfolding with a patience that feels both modern and timeless.
The A-side moves through a striking range of moods. "Prince Of Darkness" sets a tone of coiled tension before "Pee Wee" softens the atmosphere into something more reflective. "Masqualero" carries a shadowy, searching quality that has made it a favorite among listeners drawn to the quintet's more mysterious corners, and the title track "The Sorcerer" closes the first half with a fittingly enigmatic touch.
Flip to the B-side and the album opens up further. "Limbo" brings a restless energy that keeps the group on its toes, while "Vonetta" offers a gentler, more lyrical passage. The record closes with "Nothing Like You," a track that provides a change of texture and leaves the listener with a lingering sense of surprise, a reminder that this quintet was never content to repeat itself.
Much of the album's enduring appeal lies in its sound. Engineered by Fred Plaut and Ray Moore, the recording captures the group with clarity and warmth, giving each instrument room to breathe while preserving the intimate feel of a band listening intently to one another. The engineering allows the subtleties of the performances to come through, from the quietest brushwork to the most assertive passages.
Behind the boards sat Teo Macero, the producer whose long partnership with Miles Davis helped shape some of the most important jazz recordings of the era. His hand is felt in the way the album balances its more abstract impulses with a sense of structure, letting the music breathe without ever losing its shape.
For collectors and newcomers alike, "Sorcerer" holds an essential place in the Miles Davis catalog. It is an album that repays repeated spins, revealing new details in the interplay and the writing each time it turns on the platter. Set it on your turntable and let its seven tracks carry you through one of the most rewarding chapters in modern jazz.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Prince Of Darkness
A2. Pee Wee
A3. Masqualero
A4. The Sorcerer
B1. Limbo
B2. Vonetta
B3. Nothing Like You
Credits:
Fred Plaut - Engineer
Ray Moore - Engineer
Teo Macero - Producer
Artist: Miles Davis
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Columbia
Catalog Number: PC 9532
Release Year: 1977
Country: United States
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