A Tribute to Jack Johnson

A Tribute to Jack Johnson
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Name	A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Artist	Miles Davis
Released	1971
Recorded	1970
Genre	Jazz, Funk
Label	Columbia Records
Producer	Teo Macero

A Tribute to Jack Johnson is a soundtrack album by Miles Davis, released in 1971, featuring music from the Bill Cayton documentary film about the life of Jack Johnson (boxer), the first African American World Heavyweight Champion. The album is a testament to Miles Davis's innovative and experimental approach to Jazz, incorporating elements of Funk, Rock music, and Electronic music. The project brought together a talented group of musicians, including John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Henderson, who had previously worked with Miles Davis on other projects, such as Bitches Brew and Live-Evil. The album's creation was also influenced by Miles Davis's collaborations with other notable artists, including Jimmi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, and Herbie Mann.

Background

The idea for the album originated from Bill Cayton's documentary film about Jack Johnson (boxer), which explored the life and career of the legendary boxer. Miles Davis was approached by Bill Cayton to create the soundtrack, and he saw this as an opportunity to pay tribute to Jack Johnson (boxer) and to experiment with new sounds and styles. The album was recorded in 1970, during a period of great creativity and innovation for Miles Davis, who was also working on other projects, such as Live-Evil and On the Corner. The sessions for the album featured a range of musicians, including John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Henderson, who had all previously worked with Miles Davis on other projects, such as Bitches Brew and A Tribute to Jack Johnson. The album's creation was also influenced by Miles Davis's collaborations with other notable artists, including Jimmi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, and Herbie Mann, as well as his work with Gil Evans and Quincy Jones.

Album Information

A Tribute to Jack Johnson is a soundtrack album that features music from the Bill Cayton documentary film about the life of Jack Johnson (boxer). The album was released in 1971 on Columbia Records and was produced by Teo Macero, who had previously worked with Miles Davis on other projects, such as Bitches Brew and Sketches of Spain. The album features a range of musical styles, including Jazz, Funk, and Rock music, and showcases Miles Davis's innovative and experimental approach to music. The album has been praised by critics, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and has been recognized as one of the greatest albums of all time by NME and Pitchfork Media. The album's influence can be heard in the work of other artists, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and John McLaughlin, as well as Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper.

Track Listing

The album features two tracks, "Right Off" and "Yesternow", which were recorded in 1970 and feature a range of musicians, including John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Henderson. The tracks showcase Miles Davis's innovative and experimental approach to music, incorporating elements of Funk, Rock music, and Electronic music. The album's track listing is as follows: "Right Off" - 26:52 "Yesternow" - 25:34 The album's tracks have been praised by critics, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and have been recognized as some of the greatest tracks of all time by NME and Pitchfork Media. The album's influence can be heard in the work of other artists, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and John McLaughlin, as well as Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper, who have all been influenced by Miles Davis's innovative approach to music.

Reception and Legacy

A Tribute to Jack Johnson has been widely praised by critics, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and has been recognized as one of the greatest albums of all time by NME and Pitchfork Media. The album's innovative and experimental approach to music has been influential in the development of Jazz, Funk, and Rock music, and has inspired a range of artists, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and John McLaughlin. The album has also been recognized for its historical significance, as a tribute to Jack Johnson (boxer), the first African American World Heavyweight Champion. The album's legacy can be heard in the work of other artists, including Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper, who have both been influenced by Miles Davis's innovative approach to music. The album has also been named as one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and The Guardian, and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Personnel

The album features a range of musicians, including John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, and Michael Henderson, who had all previously worked with Miles Davis on other projects, such as Bitches Brew and Live-Evil. The album's personnel is as follows: Miles Davis - Trumpet John McLaughlin - Guitar Herbie Hancock - Keyboards Michael Henderson - Bass guitar Billy Cobham - Drums Steve Grossman - Saxophone The album's personnel has been praised by critics, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and has been recognized as one of the greatest assemblies of musicians of all time by NME and Pitchfork Media. The album's influence can be heard in the work of other artists, including Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper, who have both been influenced by Miles Davis's innovative approach to music. Category:Jazz albums