The contradictory accounts of Miles Davis creation of the soundtrack to Louis Malles film noir Ascenseur pour l’chafaud 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 Vians original liner notes and Jean-Pierre Leloirs 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; Ren Urtreger, piano;
Pierre Michelot, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Gnrique
2. LAssassinat de Carala
3. Sur lautoroute
4. Julien dans lascenseur
5. Florence sur les Champs-lyses

Side B
1. Dner au motel
2. vasion de Julien
3. Visite du Vigile
4. Au bar du Petit Bac
5. Chez le photographe du motel