Ultimate Japanese Mini LP Edition – Miles Davis' Monumental Live Fusion Masterpiece Miles Davis – Pangaea A highly sought-after 2006 Japanese Limited Edition from Sony Music's acclaimed "The Original Jacket Collection", faithfully recreating the original Japanese LP in exquisite Mini LP (Paper Sleeve) format. Issued as a 2-CD, fully remastered edition, this collectible release reproduces the original album artwork and packaging with remarkable attention to detail, making it one of the finest digital editions of this legendary Miles Davis recording. Originally recorded live at the Osaka Festival Hall, Japan, on February 1, 1975, Pangaea documents one of the final performances of Miles Davis' revolutionary electric period before his six-year retirement from music. Recorded on the same day as its companion album Agharta, Pangaea captures Davis and his extraordinary ensemble at the absolute peak of their creative powers. This remarkable concert features an exceptional lineup including Miles Davis (trumpet), Sonny Fortune (saxophone), Pete Cosey (guitar), Reggie Lucas (guitar), Michael Henderson (bass), Al Foster (drums), James Mtume (percussion) and Cedric Lawson (keyboards). Together they create an astonishing fusion of jazz, rock, funk, African rhythms, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde improvisation unlike anything previously recorded. Rather than presenting conventional jazz performances, Pangaea unfolds as two immense musical journeys. Themes emerge, dissolve, and reappear while the musicians continuously reshape the music through collective improvisation. Pete Cosey's groundbreaking guitar work, Miles Davis' haunting trumpet, Michael Henderson's hypnotic bass grooves, and Al Foster's relentless rhythmic drive combine to create one of the defining masterpieces of electric jazz fusion. Although initially released only in Japan in 1975, Pangaea has since become recognized as one of the greatest live jazz recordings ever made. It represents the culmination of Miles Davis' fearless experimentation during the early 1970s and continues to influence generations of jazz, fusion, progressive rock, electronic, and experimental musicians. The Original Jacket Collection edition is especially prized among collectors because it faithfully reproduces the original Japanese LP presentation. The beautifully crafted paper sleeve, complete with Japanese OBI, replica artwork, original labels, booklet, and high-quality remastering, recreates the experience of owning the original vinyl while offering outstanding digital sound quality. Among Japanese CD collectors, the 2006 Original Jacket Collection series has become one of Sony Music's most respected archival projects. Many titles were produced in relatively limited numbers and quickly disappeared from retail distribution, making complete copies increasingly difficult to obtain. A magnificent Japanese collector's edition of one of the most influential live recordings in jazz history. Combining superb remastered sound, authentic miniature LP packaging, and the prestige of Sony's celebrated Original Jacket Collection, this release is an essential acquisition for serious Miles Davis collectors, Japanese CD enthusiasts, and admirers of groundbreaking jazz fusion. Tracklist: 1-1 Zimbabwe 41:51 2-1 Gondwana 47:05 Bass [Fender] – Michael Henderson Congas, Percussion, Drums [Water Drums], Drum Machine [Rhythm Box] – Mtume* Drums – Al Foster Guitar – Reggie Lucas Guitar, Synthesizer, Percussion – Pete Cosey Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Sonny Fortune Trumpet, Organ – Miles Davis Recorded live at Osaka Festival Hall, Japan, February 1, 1975. This is the evening show; the album Agharta was the afternoon show. Condition: Mint/ Sealed ( never opened) tje Picures of the content are fronm teh Internet ★★★ Jazz Masterpiece "Must-Have"! For Collectors ★★★ ★★★ You will receive all of your valuable auctions in a special box so that nothing can happen to your CD during transport ★★★ Every week we have many interesting Collector LPs/CD´s...Memorabilia’s ...on offer, just go to the following button and you will see all our offers. You can also find us online, of course An offer exclusive from the seller : BLACKGOLD-MEMORABILIA & REAL TO REAL AUTOGRAPHS Thank´s for your interest. Check out our other rare items in current and future Auctions at Catawiki ★★★ The B/W picture of Miles Davis is not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation.