Originally Posted by Philster

Miles Davis - A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971)



But! Since we have a classic prog album for people who start to get into this (after Wyatt), I'd like to suggest a classic and influential fusion album for later listening and discussions. I'm thinking Miles Davis' Tribute to Jack Johnson (1970), which is praised as one of the first and most influential fusion albums. It is in line with Davis' Bitches Brew (also 1970), which might be too long to listen to for a review club like this, but also strongly recommended. Both albums sound strongly drug influenced and have a more spheric and dirty sound than some later fusion bands, like e.g. Chick Coreas Return to Forever, who sounds very thought through, composed and a bit "sterile" compared to Bitches Brew or Jack Johnson. So check it out if you have time!