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
- Générique 2’45
- L’Assassinat de Carala 2’10
- Sur l’autoroute 2’15
- Julien dans l’ascenseur 2’07
- Florence sur les Champs-Élysées 2’50
- Dîner au motel 3’58
- Évasion de Julien 0’53
- Visite du Vigile 2’00
- Au bar du Petit Bac 2’50
- Chez le photographe du motel 3’50
| Utgivelsesår | 2024 |
| Produksjonsår | 1958 |
| Format | Vinyl 180g |
| Sjanger | Jazz |
| Bestillingsnummer | 0602458309423 |
