The main reason to get this album is Miles' tribute to Duke Ellington called "He Loved Him Madly."
But there are some great minimalist jazz classics, such as "Maiysha." The song is all vamp. Everybody feels groovy. Miles' organ playing seems influenced at times by Steve Reich's "Four Organs."
This is the album Miles released right before going on a 5 year performance hiatus. It almost seems like an artist at the point in which he doesn't know where to go.
I wonder who was really playing what on each track. I think there is organ on "He Loved Him Madly," but I don't see anyone listed.
If you like Parliament's Maggot Brain, then this is the Miles Davis album for you.
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