Hear Miles Davis’s jazz fusion albums in release order, from the electric piano on Miles in the Sky to the funk and studio layering of the later records. Start with In a Silent Way for space, A Tribute to Jack Johnson…
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1 Miles in the Sky (1968) Released Jan 1, 1968 1968. On Stuff, Herbie Hancock’s electric piano and Ron Carter’s electric bass loosen up the quintet’s pulse. Begin here to hear what electrification changes while the band’s quick exchanges are still familiar. 0 2 Filles de Kilimanjaro 1969. Listen to Mademoiselle Mabry for the slow electric keyboard chords beneath the trumpet. The long takes make sense as the next step after the quintet’s earlier records, with electric instruments taking up more of the room. 0 3 In a Silent Way (1969) Released Jan 1, 1969 1969. Start with the title melody, where John McLaughlin’s guitar has space to play slowly and softly. Teo Macero brings back earlier material through editing, so the two long sides feel composed even when the players are improvising. 0 4 Bitches Brew (1970) Released Jan 1, 1970 1970. Try Miles Runs the Voodoo Down for the rubbery bass and layered percussion. Move to Pharaoh’s Dance to hear how a bass clarinet and multiple keyboards can turn the stereo field into an ensemble of competing ideas. 0 5 Miles Davis at Fillmore 1970. The original double album turns four nights at the Fillmore East into four edited sides. Try Wednesday Miles to hear the band make quick turns between electric keyboard textures, trumpet phrases, and high-volume group playing. 0 6 A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971) Released Jan 1, 1971 1971. Right Off begins with guitar, bass, and drums already in motion before the trumpet enters. Put this on first if the side of fusion you want to hear is close to a rock band, with the groove allowed to run. 0 7 Live-Evil (1971) Released Nov 17, 1971 1971. Sivad includes extended live material from the Cellar Door, with electric keyboards and trumpet playing over Michael Henderson’s bass. The short pieces elsewhere on the album interrupt that density with something closer to a miniature. 0 8 On the Corner (1972) Released Jan 1, 1972 1972. Start with Black Satin for its recurring rhythm and abrupt instrumental color. The pieces fit more by repetition and editing than by a sequence of cleanly handed-off solos, which makes this a natural starting point for funk listeners. 0 9 Black Beauty: Miles Davis at Fillmore West 1973 in Japan, from an April 1970 set. Start at the opening and follow the changes the players make without stopping between pieces. It is a useful companion to the edited Fillmore East album when you want to hear a single night unfold. 0 10 In Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall 1973. Hear how the group extends the heavy rhythms Davis had been working with in the studio. This live recording gives the musicians time to work with a repeated groove before changing its shape. 0 
Miles in the Sky (1968)Released Jan 1, 19681968. On Stuff, Herbie Hancock’s electric piano and Ron Carter’s electric bass loosen up the quintet’s pulse. Begin here to hear what electrification changes while the band’s quick exchanges are still familiar.0
Filles de Kilimanjaro1969. Listen to Mademoiselle Mabry for the slow electric keyboard chords beneath the trumpet. The long takes make sense as the next step after the quintet’s earlier records, with electric instruments taking up more of the room.0
In a Silent Way (1969)Released Jan 1, 19691969. Start with the title melody, where John McLaughlin’s guitar has space to play slowly and softly. Teo Macero brings back earlier material through editing, so the two long sides feel composed even when the players are improvising.0
Bitches Brew (1970)Released Jan 1, 19701970. Try Miles Runs the Voodoo Down for the rubbery bass and layered percussion. Move to Pharaoh’s Dance to hear how a bass clarinet and multiple keyboards can turn the stereo field into an ensemble of competing ideas.0
Miles Davis at Fillmore1970. The original double album turns four nights at the Fillmore East into four edited sides. Try Wednesday Miles to hear the band make quick turns between electric keyboard textures, trumpet phrases, and high-volume group playing.0
A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971)Released Jan 1, 19711971. Right Off begins with guitar, bass, and drums already in motion before the trumpet enters. Put this on first if the side of fusion you want to hear is close to a rock band, with the groove allowed to run.0
Live-Evil (1971)Released Nov 17, 19711971. Sivad includes extended live material from the Cellar Door, with electric keyboards and trumpet playing over Michael Henderson’s bass. The short pieces elsewhere on the album interrupt that density with something closer to a miniature.0
On the Corner (1972)Released Jan 1, 19721972. Start with Black Satin for its recurring rhythm and abrupt instrumental color. The pieces fit more by repetition and editing than by a sequence of cleanly handed-off solos, which makes this a natural starting point for funk listeners.0
Black Beauty: Miles Davis at Fillmore West1973 in Japan, from an April 1970 set. Start at the opening and follow the changes the players make without stopping between pieces. It is a useful companion to the edited Fillmore East album when you want to hear a single night unfold.0
In Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall1973. Hear how the group extends the heavy rhythms Davis had been working with in the studio. This live recording gives the musicians time to work with a repeated groove before changing its shape.0