Miles Davis made a bold statement when he released Bitches Brew forty years ago.
A new music genre was born: jazz-rock fusion
Some jazz critics hated it.
Many rock critics loved it.
But no matter what critics said, Bitches Brew went on to become one of the best selling albums in Miles Davis’ career.
Listen to a portion of my favorite track off the album.
And Happy Birthday Miles!
The late trumpeter was born on May 26, 1926.
Miles Davis - Miles Runs the Voodoo Down (sample)
Miles Davis and producer Teo Macero
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