Miles Davis: Little Church
Musicians:
Miles Davis (trumpet), Steve Grossman (soprano sax), Chick Corea (electric piano), Herbie Hancock (electric piano), Keith Jarrett (organ), John McLaughlin (guitar), Dave Holland (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion), Hermeto Pascoal (drums, whistling, voice, electric piano).
Recorded: New York, City, NY. June 4, 1970
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
The wonders of this piece are many. You can listen two different ways with contrasting results. The focused vantage yields a fascinating amalgam of instruments combined in a very unique voice. Sure, Miles stands out, but he's mixed to serve the tune rather than any usual star turn. There are no solos, and at 3:17 it’s on a short list of Davis recordings of this duration. The second listening perspective would be from the impressionistic angle. The individual players melt into a sonic palette that sketches some faraway place in the listener's mind where the landscape is difficult to discern.
Reviewer: Frank Murphy
Tags: 1970s jazz · fusion
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