6. Miles Davis Quintet – Live in Europe ’67: Bootleg Series Vol. 1
Columbia/Legacy has collected recordings by various European state-owned broadcasts from Miles Davis’ legendary Fall ’67 tour to create this 3-CD/1-DVD compilation featuring the iconic trumpeter’s second great quintet. Davis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams had been performing together for three years at this point and their cohesiveness as a unit shines through on each track. I keep coming back to Footprints from Disc Two as my favorite moment in this box set filled with standout performances.
Where You Can Sample This Release: Miles Davis Live in Europe 1967 Trailer
5. Pearl Jam – Pearl Jam Twenty Soundtrack
While not every track on this collection of 29 rare and unreleased tunes is of the live nature, all of the first disc is live cuts and most of the second disc features live gems, so it makes the cut. From a high-energy performance of Alive at Pearl Jam’s third-ever show to a gorgeous Release taped in Italy in 2006 to a raw 1998 version of Do The Evolution, this soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe-directed film of the same name gives a history lesson that both Pearl Jam newbs and vets will surely appreciate.
Where You Can Sample This Release: Pearl Jam Twenty Flash Player
4. Rolling Stones – Brussels Affair
When I first heard that the Rolling Stones were putting out the Brussels show from their 1973 European Tour, I wasn’t that excited. Recordings of the radio broadcast from the two Brussels gigs have circulated forever and sounded pretty good. Well boy was I in for a treat when I pressed play on this release which is only available (legally) through Google Music in the states. Bob Clearmountain did an exceptional job of cleaning up the audio and the official version puts all the bootlegs to shame. Highlights include an 11-minute You Can’t Always Get What You Want, a rollicking Rip This Joint and a tender Angie.
Where You Can Sample This Release: The Brussels Affair on Soundcloud
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Great list once again Scotty, Thanks!
having heard a god portion of these releases, I have to commend Scotty on compiling a great list for folks to check out.the Hendrix and Zappa sets, in particular, are fantastic.
I’m hoping I get both the Phish set and Zappa set for Christmas! Come on Santa!