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A Tribute To Jack Johnson [CD]

Miles Davis | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (4 April 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Sony Music Jazz
  • ASIN: B0007M8HTW
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tribute to Jack Johnson... 1 Jun 2005
By Jason Parkes #1 HALL OF FAME
Format:Audio CD
For those who can't afford the epic 'Complete' box-set of these sessions and are underwhelmed by the poor-sounding 1992-reissue of it, will be pleased that this brilliant soundtrack is available in something like a definitive sounding version.

Miles released many albums in his career, as such 'Jack Johnson' gets overlooked - which is a shame, as it's a definite fave of mine, though a release that alienated jazz-purists with its emphasis on guitar. 'Jack Johnson' advances on the rock-fusion stylings of 'Bitches Brew' and moves toward the fantastic rock-funk of 'On the Corner.' Davis is assisted by such players as Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Bill Cobham, Michael Henderson & Steve Grossman. To me this sounds less like jazz, and has more in common with head-music of the time made by acts like Can, Faust, Mahavishnu Orchestra (who McLaughlin was a member of) & The White Noise.

Just two epic-tracks, 'Right Off' and 'Yesternow', but two hypnotic works that suitably blow the mind; this is probably more jazz for people who don't like jazz - fans or funk or rock would love this if unfamiliar. It's less-harsh than 'Bitches Brew' or 'On the Corner' (which appear to alienate some listeners initially, as they get their heads round it) and I'd say 'Jack Johnson' is an ideal primer in this period of Miles' music as 'The Birth of the Cool' or 'Kind of Blue' were for earlier phases....

Great to see reissued, and part of a sequence of Miles-releases I favour the most- 'Big Fun', 'Live Evil', 'Get Up With It', 'In a Silent Way', 'Bitches Brew', 'Dark Magus' & 'On the Corner.' The only quibble is the fact that his co-players really deserve a credit for their immense contribution. Incidentally, the sleevenotes where Miles nods to J.J. are fantastic...

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Miles Rock Album 29 Dec 2005
By Positive Thinker
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The Penguin Guide To Jazz says that in 50 years time this album will be seen in the same or an even greater light than Bitches Brew. And I cannot disagree. Blistering playing from McLaughlin and Hancock and full on amplified Miles trumpet make the opening track (20 odd minutes from memory) a blast.

This is probably a rock album played by jazz musicians but even coming from the era when most of the great rock was produced this is right up there. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Its modern jazz played like hard rock. 28 April 2010
By Alister King
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Originally conceived as the soundtrack for a documentary on the life of the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, the rhythm of Right Off is actually based around the great fighters movements in the ring. Try it at home; its f@cking great fun. The album shows the increasing influence of rock and funk on Mile's work. There's John McLaughlin's clanging, wah-wah-driven guitar and relentless backbeat of drummer Billy Cobham. Over this though floats the Davis's long, linear, modal melodies. The groove accrues momentum building to a climax for a guitar solo by free jazz pioneer Sonny Sharrock. Its modern jazz played like hard rock.
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5.0 out of 5 stars JAZZ ROCK FUSION
You will hear more of a Rock vibe on "Jack Johnson" than any other Miles album....I really think this is the sort of stuff he would have done with Hendrix had he lived. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Warren
4.0 out of 5 stars Raging Trumpet
Miles Davis attempts a 70's style rock album, ala Peter Green & Ten Years after.
Comprising of two tracks, but broken into various sections & moods.

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Published 2 months ago by Jimi jac
5.0 out of 5 stars blug a ditch
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Published 2 months ago by alison mcfarlane
5.0 out of 5 stars Burning
Perhaps one of Miles's most accessible things, if that makes sense to jazzers, full on hot rock by Mclaughlin, with space to stretch out for everyone.
Published 2 months ago by Keith @ The Word Hoard
4.0 out of 5 stars Boxing clever
The first paragraph in the booklet notes to this welcome reissue of the original album are by Miles himself, in a characteristically staccato `street` piece about the boxer of the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by GlynLuke
5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz rock that...rocks!
Somewhat more understated and infinitely more gleeful than 'Bitches Brew', often finding itself overshadowed by that undeniably classic Milestone, this really is the one where the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Piotr
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Tribute
Miles Davis influence on the world of music is inestimable. And for me, Jack Johnson is the pinnacle of his creativity. Read more
Published on 1 May 2011 by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars The MOTHER of all Miles albums (studio ones at least)
Is this the best Miles Davis studio album ever? I have to add the caveat of studio album here, because he did some great live ones of course (including his mid 70's apocalyptic... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2011 by Cardew Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Jack Johnson
I must say I don't think that this album is quite as great as some make it out to be. True, Miles is brilliant, and there are some great moments here. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars Miles and Teo at their experimental best
This album is very raw and emotive, with all of the players sacrificing their obvious technical prowess in favour of visceral outpourings which reflect the content of the film... Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by Stuart J. Thomas
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