This has always stood out for me as yet another New Direction Miles explored. A friend of mine makes a convincing case calling this the “Prog Rock Miles Davis” album. And what also is noticably different is the recording placement of Tony and Herbie, which draws one’s attention to them in part because they are usually recorded in a mirror image to the listeners’ perspective.
Each of these compositions are portraits in a new way in Miles’ work. “Country Son” I sometimes think of as a piece reflecting Coltrane. Tony is a bit Elvin in spots and Herbie is very very “on.”
SFJazz Collective “Original Compositions and Works of Herbie Hancock” disc 2.
Each year this band has a new flavor. I sure like the flavor of 2006.
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Miguel Zenon
Arranged By – Gil Goldstein
Bass – Matt Penman
Drums – Eric Harland
Piano – Renee Rosnes
Tenor Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone – Joshua Redman
Trombone – Andre Hayward
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton
Vibraphone, Marimba – Bobby Hutcherson
