Miles Davis' Ascenseur Pour L'Échafaud stands as one of jazz's most celebrated film soundtracks, originally recorded in December 1957 for Louis Malle's noir thriller "Lift to the Scaffold." Captured spontaneously at Poste Parisien in Paris, this atmospheric collection showcases Davis working with a primarily French jazz ensemble to create moody, modal compositions that perfectly complement the film's dark and gritty tone.
This haunting soundtrack has become as famous as the film itself, with filmmaker Malle calling the music "un cadeau"—a gift. The album's masterful use of modes creates an evocative cinematic atmosphere that has made it a revered example of modern jazz serving as film score, offering collectors a unique glimpse into Davis' spontaneous creative process during his legendary late-1950s period.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: DOM-Ermitage
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 2011
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TRACKS
A1. Générique
A2. L'Assassinat De Carala
A3. Sur L'Autoroute
A4. Julien Dans L'Ascenseur
A5. Florent Sur Les Champs-Elysees
B1. Dîner Au Motel
B2. Evasion De Julien
B3. Visite De Virginie
B4. Au Bar Du Petit Tabac
B5. Chez Le Photographe Du Motel
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