On the Corner

On the Corner is a studio album by Miles Davis, released in 1972, featuring John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, and Billy Cobham. The album was recorded at Columbia Studio E in New York City, with Miles Davis on Trumpet, Wah-wah pedal, and organ, and was produced by Teo Macero, who also worked with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and A Tribute to Jack Johnson. The album's unique sound was influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, and James Brown, and features a mix of Jazz fusion, Funk, and Experimental music.

Background

The album was recorded during a time of great social and cultural change, with the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War dominating the headlines, and was influenced by the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Charles Mingus. The album's title, On the Corner, refers to the intersection of 52nd Street and Broadway in New York City, a hub of Jazz activity in the 1940s and 1950s, where Miles Davis had played with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. The album was also influenced by the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen, Edgard Varèse, and Anton Webern, and features a mix of Free improvisation and Electronic music.

Composition

The album features a mix of Jazz fusion, Funk, and Experimental music, with Miles Davis on Trumpet, Wah-wah pedal, and organ, and John McLaughlin on Guitar. The album's composition was influenced by the music of Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, and James Brown, and features a mix of Improvisation and Electronic music. The album was recorded with a large ensemble, including Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, and Michael Henderson, and was produced by Teo Macero, who also worked with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and A Tribute to Jack Johnson. The album's sound was also influenced by the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and features a mix of Rock music and Jazz.

Reception

The album received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its innovative sound and others criticizing its lack of traditional Jazz elements, and was compared to the work of Ornette Coleman, Albert Ayler, and Archie Shepp. The album was also influenced by the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen, Edgard Varèse, and Anton Webern, and features a mix of Free improvisation and Electronic music. The album has since been recognized as a groundbreaking work in the Jazz fusion genre, and has been cited as an influence by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Joe Zawinul. The album's sound was also influenced by the music of The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, and Weather Report, and features a mix of Rock music and Jazz.

Tracklisting

The album features the following tracks: "On the Corner/New York Girl/Thinkin' of One Thing and Doin' Another/Vote for Miles", "Helen Butte/Mr. Freedom X", "On the Corner/Take It or Leave It", and "On the Corner/Black Satin", and was recorded at Columbia Studio E in New York City. The album's tracklisting was influenced by the music of Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, and James Brown, and features a mix of Jazz fusion, Funk, and Experimental music. The album was produced by Teo Macero, who also worked with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and A Tribute to Jack Johnson, and features a mix of Improvisation and Electronic music.

Personnel

The album features a large ensemble, including Miles Davis on Trumpet, Wah-wah pedal, and organ, John McLaughlin on Guitar, Herbie Hancock on Fender Rhodes, Billy Cobham on Drums, and Michael Henderson on Bass guitar. The album was recorded at Columbia Studio E in New York City, and was produced by Teo Macero, who also worked with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and A Tribute to Jack Johnson. The album's personnel was influenced by the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and features a mix of Rock music and Jazz.

Legacy

The album has had a significant influence on the development of Jazz fusion and Experimental music, and has been cited as an influence by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Joe Zawinul. The album's sound was also influenced by the music of The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, and Weather Report, and features a mix of Rock music and Jazz. The album has been recognized as a groundbreaking work in the Jazz fusion genre, and has been named as one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and The Guardian. The album's legacy continues to be felt today, with its influence evident in the music of Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and Thundercat, and its innovative sound remaining a benchmark for Experimental music and Jazz fusion. Category:Jazz albums