The contradictory accounts of Miles Davis’ creation of the soundtrack to Louis Malle’s film noir Ascenseur pour l'Échafaud have all become part of its legend. Rarely has a soundtrack been so decisive. Close to seven decades on, beyond the myth, this taut, feverish recording, imbued with extreme dramatic tension, remains one of Miles’ finest albums — and one of the only jazz soundtracks which was entirely improvised. Decca France presents this beautiful limited edition re-issue of the original recording, pressed on 180g vinyl and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket with Boris Vian’s original liner notes and Jean-Pierre Leloir’s iconic studio photo of Miles and Jeanne Moreau; included is an insert with an essay on the circumstances that led to this out-of-the ordinary music by Franck Bergerot.
Music composed by Miles Davis
Recorded at Le Poste Parisien - December 4/5 1957
Miles Davis, trumpet; Barney Wilen, tenor-sax; René Urtreger, piano;
Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums
TRACKLIST:
| A1 |
|
Générique |
| A2 |
|
L'Assassinat De Carala |
| A3 |
|
Sur L'Autoroute |
| A4 |
|
Julien Dans L'Ascenseur |
| A5 |
|
Florence Sur Les Champs-Élysées |
| B1 |
|
Dîner Au Motel |
| B2 |
|
Évasion De Julien |
| B3 |
|
Visite Du Vigile |
| B4 |
|
Au Bar Du Petit Bac |
| B5 |
|
Chez Le Photographe Du Motel |