BITCHES BREW

Is this the definitive Miles Davis progressive release? You would have to think so however for this reviewer knowlege regarding Davis's latter day career is sketchy at best so not qualified to speak on those albums. Bitches Brew has all the makings of a gnashing, snarling improvisation of electric free form jazz fusion and it does this very effectively. From the opening and dark Pharoah's Dance and the self titled tracks to my peronal favourite Miles Runs The Voodoo Down which is sheer mesmerizing, one wonders how influential this album was on so many great progressive or jazz releases. There are many I am sure. When listening to this epic album it always makes we wonder why Jimi Hendrix has not made it to the PA site yet, anyway that prompts a different discussion. Great musicianship throughout makes for an excellent album worthy of entry up there with some of the best amongst progressive music musical output. Both internally and externally this album is a work of art.