My Funny Valentine in Bloomington, MN

Miles Davis
' concert of February 12, 1964, was divided into two LPs, with all of the
ballads
put on
My Funny Valentine
. These five lengthy tracks (specifically, "All of You," "Stella by Starlight," "All Blues," "I Thought About You," and the title cut) put the emphasis on the lyricism of
Davis
, along with some strong statements from tenor saxophonist
George Coleman
and freer moments from the young rhythm section of pianist
Herbie Hancock
, bassist
Ron Carter
, and drummer
Tony Williams
. This hour-long LP complements the up-tempo romps of
Four & More
. ~ Scott Yanow