Upon their initial release, albums such as Bitches Brew and On the Corner were met with utter confusion--if not downright revulsion--by jazz purists. But this book goes beyond the outrage to take a closer look at Davis's bold efforts to broaden his range and break the bounds of nostalgia. From an appreciative look at the widely reviled On the Corner and an exploration of Davis's pop life" in the '80s, to his combative relationship with producer Teo Macero and the contributions of Michael Henderson, Running the Voodoo Down covers a fascinating breadth of territory.
Author Philip Freeman places Davis's controversial 1960s and 1970s albums in a new and different light, encouraging us to hear Miles's music alongside the work of Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, and the trumpeter's own sidemen. Running the Voodoo Down offers longtime jazz fans and new listeners alike unexpected insights into Davis's unique genius.
Philip Freeman's writing on jazz, metal, and other music has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Jazziz, The Village Voice, The Wire, The Cleveland Scene, Down Beat, Alternative Press, Revolver, and Metal Hammer. He lives in New Jersey.
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