This was the evolutionary and revolutionary band led by trumpeter Miles Davis that is referred to as his "second great quintet". The final stage of the quintet was formed in late 1964 when the last member, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter came aboard. The band was essentially together as a unit until 1968 when personnel changes took place and Davis' music took a different direction. The second great quintet consisted of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. They were unlike any other Jazz unit...they seemed to breathe as one, tempo shifts, stop time, movement in every direction. These performances are on a very different level than the band's many studio recordings. The looseness and freedom of this band is amazing. As was Miles' practice at this time the tunes are segued and are together almost as a suite. The Jazz Show's third tribute to the legacy of Miles Davis, who this month celebrates his 90th anniversary of his birth.

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