The Lost Septet Miles Davis (2020, Sleepy Night Records)
Recent release. Recorded in 1971, at the beginning of Miles' rock phase. One of the aspects that intrigues me about the septet is how Miles got Keith Jarrett to go electronic - and, of course, what he did once he got there. Jarrett never did it again after splitting with the band. They all have great chops and are freewheeling in a very late 60s/early 70s funk way. The organ/vibes seem to hold it all down on initial listenings but they do trade off roles throughout. Speaking of keys I wonder if Miles ever asked Steve Winwood to jam. He'd have fit right in.
Band:
Miles Davis, trumpet
Gary Bartz, sax
Keith Jarrett, keys
Michael Henderson, electric bass
Ndugu Leon, drummer
Don Alias, percussion
James Mtume, percussion