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Radio 2 Celebrates Jazz

Miles Plugs In

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

Another chance to hear Craig Charles explore the extraordinary music that Miles Davis produced in the period dubbed the "Electric Era" from 1969-75.

At the time poorly received, the records from this timeframe include Bitches Brew and On The Corner and represent the final creative flourish from one of the 20th Century's major musical figures.

The documentary includes newly sourced interview material from musicians who collaborated with Miles including Wayne Shorter, John Mclaughlin, Jack De Johnette and Dave Liebman. It was first broadcast in August 2009, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Miles Davis' In A Silent Way. Show less

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Henry Real

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