Miles Davis was a gifted composer of film soundtracks, and this is arguably his best. Certainly it's his most listenable film piece. A boxer himself, Davis had a feel for movement in the ring, and this recording overflows with the admiration he had for the grace, style, and confidence of fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson. Jack Johnson was, for a long time, Miles's favorite of his own recordings, and you can see why from the first note: guitarist John McLaughlin steps out and strides across a shuffling groove that is closer to barroom R&B than it is to rock; Davis weighs in with that clipped but plaintive sound which promises you that no matter what kind of music he takes on next, he will always be Miles. And then when--midway through the first of two long jams--Herbie Hancock muscles his way into the mix on organ, of all things, you realize that they could go on like this forever. A joyful, liberating record. --John Szwed
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00074CBFG Release Date: 2005-01-11 |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
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Miles Davis was a gifted composer of film soundtracks, and this is arguably his best. Certainly it's his most listenable film piece. A boxer himself, Davis had a feel for movement in the ring, and this recording overflows with the admiration he had for the grace, style, and confidence of fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson. Jack Johnson was, for a long time, Miles's favorite of his own recordings, and you can see why from the first note: guitarist John McLaughlin steps out and strides across a shuffling groove that is closer to barroom R&B than it is to rock; Davis weighs in with that clipped but plaintive sound which promises you that no matter what kind of music he takes on next, he will always be Miles. And then when--midway through the first of two long jams--Herbie Hancock muscles his way into the mix on organ, of all things, you realize that they could go on like this forever. A joyful, liberating record. --John SzwedCustomer Reviews:
Not a classic, not a dud.......2007-04-27
My problem lies in the second half: Yesternow. It could've come right out of In a Silent Way (my favorite Miles fusion album, and the only masterpiece of the period) if it weren't for the ponderous orchestra, which gets in the way. The song just rambles for its own half-hour, never really taking off, just ambling along, like a guy humming to himself while he's walking down the street. Now, these kind of pleasant low-key mood music things can work if done right, but Miles drops a bomb on us here, probably because it's also just under a half-hour. If you're looking for a quick description, I'd call it "Languid, longwinded and lackluster".
So there you have it. The famed Tribute to Jack Johnson. Basically, if you love the fusion era, you can't go wrong with this one. But if you're like me, the grumpy old-school Miles fan who can only take fusion in small doses, I can't really give this a recommendation. Still, I have to give it credit for never descending into a tuneless, formless mess a la Get Up with It.
Nastiest Music Ever Recorded.......2006-07-03
That's not to say the rest of the album isn't good, but it's not quite as good as the amazing beginning. The rest of "Right Off" features Hancock's organ as well as Grossman's saxophone and remains healthily nasty throughout, with the exception of a reflective section spliced in by producer Teo Macero, whose contribution to the editing of this album is slightly more prominent than usual. This is even more evident on the second track, "Yesternow," which has almost a cut-and-paste feeling that was probably more effective for the documentary than for a continuous listening experience without it. There is one section from "In a Silent Way," just about a minute long, in which Miles solos with himself over the lush, memorable groove from the earlier album. I found that the effect of this section was to remind me of how much I love that album, not the one at hand. But it's still interesting in contrast to the nasty first tune.
This is a tough album to place in terms of accessibility; it's really in-your-face with loud, almost distorted guitar but there's nothing particularly weird here that would turn off the casual listener. My friend, a trumpeter and Miles expert, maintains that this is not a jazz album but rather a rock album, and I would tend to agree, though improvisation plays a huge role in making this music happen (nothing was written beforehand and very little was rehearsed). This is actually a great bridge into jazz from heavier rock, better than any other electric Miles which is often an acquired taste and on the abstract side. Jazz fans will appreciate Miles' assertiveness and the interplay happening here (this is not lifeless or stagnant as fusion could be) as long as they are not closed-minded about the incorporation of rock into jazz or jazz into rock. All in all, the first track is phenomenal and the second is musing, so this album comes together as a masterpiece and one of my favorites by Miles.
Incredible Stuff!..Wonderful Tribute...CD Superb.......2006-06-23
Originally released in 1971, this album really cooks.The two tracks on this album, were written by Miles Davis, and are from a documentary of boxer Jack Johnson's bio. The sound is incredible.First of all, you will really feel the emotions of the fighter in the ring. Davis' trumpeting, although a rock-jazz style, is definitive of his immense talent. Extraordinary solos that will have you immersed in every note. And what's more check out some of the talent he brings with him. Herbie Hancock on Organ, John McLaughlin on Guitar Steve Grossman on Soprano Sax, Billy Cobham on Drums and Michael Henderson on Electric Bass. Whoa..Whole lotta greatness there! They are all superb, and their combined talents make this album a real treat and treasure for fans.
An amazing production job,the recordings were produced over a 16 week period in 1970. The 2 tracks are "Right Off" and "Yesternow", for a total of about 53 minutes of heaven. The CD(2005) is a superior quality. Every note and sound filtered through the speakers beautifully. It includes a nice 15 page booklet with facts on Davis, the musicians, the recording sessions, and a history of jazz in brief(and also a few pix).
Recommended for Jazz fans, and Rock fans leaning towards the jazzy side. Incredible stuff! Wonderful Tribute...Enjoy.....Laurie
A Fitting Tribute To A True Heavyweight.......2006-05-04
I have always found this album as my favorite of the "electric phase" of Miles Davis. His solos are fabulous and the pieces - though lengthy - do not drift off into a free jazz mode.....they are tight and rock hard.
John McLaughlin proves without a shadow of a doubt that he was the baddest guitar player at this time. The five-disk sessions set - a must companion piece - aptly shows McLaughlin on top of his game in jazz, rock and R&B riffs. And head for the hills when Billy Cobham and Herbie Hancock start grooving.
For those looking to start a collection in electric jazz and/or Miles, this is a perfect place to start.
McLaughlin, Davis, Hancock, Cobham... What More Needs Saying?.......2006-03-27
Postscript: I picked up The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions and it's a real informative package if you are a musician and are interested in seeing how this release was put together in the editing room.
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Na Mele O Keka: The Hawaiian Tribute to Jack Johnson
Various Artists Manufacturer: Cmh Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A2H9RU Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Tracks:
- Better Together
- Rodeo Clowns
- Banana Pancakes
- Constellations
- Bubble Toes
- Taylor
- Sitting Waiting Wishing
- Flake
- Sexy Plexi
- Times Like These
- Velzyland
Product Description
1. Better Together
2. Rodeo Clowns
3. Banana Pancakes
4. Constellations
5. Bubble Toes
6. Taylor
7. Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
8. Flake
9. Sexy Plexi
10. Times Like These
11. Velzyland
Format: CD
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Na Mele O Keka: The Hawaiian Tribute to Jack Johnson.......2007-05-12
Relaxing, beach alike & confortable sounds.......2006-08-23
Great Music.......2006-08-17
Great.......2006-03-29
Cool.......2006-03-25
For JJ fans is a good purchase cause is different, unique and from JJ. Good to listen when going to bed or at the beach.
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000027GU Release Date: 1992-02-25 |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
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Miles Davis was a gifted composer of film soundtracks, and this is arguably his best. Certainly it's his most listenable film piece. A boxer himself, Davis had a feel for movement in the ring, and this recording overflows with the admiration he had for the grace, style, and confidence of fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson. Jack Johnson was, for a long time, Miles's favorite of his own recordings, and you can see why from the first note: guitarist John McLaughlin steps out and strides across a shuffling groove that is closer to barroom R&B than it is to rock; Davis weighs in with that clipped but plaintive sound which promises you that no matter what kind of music he takes on next, he will always be Miles. And then when--midway through the first of two long jams--Herbie Hancock muscles his way into the mix on organ, of all things, you realize that they could go on like this forever. A joyful, liberating record. --John SzwedCustomer Reviews:
Davis And Other Greats..Excellent Stuff... But...Newer CD Is Out.......2006-06-26
Originally released in 1971, this album really cooks.The two tracks on this album, were written by Miles Davis, and are from a documentary of boxer Jack Johnson's bio. The sound is incredible.First of all, you will really feel the emotions of the fighter in the ring. Davis' trumpeting, although a rock-jazz style, is definitive of his immense talent. Extraordinary solos that will have you immersed in every note. And what's more check out some of the talent he brings with him. Herbie Hancock on Organ(yes..on Organ), John McLaughlin on Guitar(soooo good), Steve Grossman on Soprano Sax, Billy Cobham on Drums and Michael Henderson on Electric Bass. Whoa..Whole lotta greatness there! They are all superb, and their combined talents make this album a real treat and treasure for fans.
An amazing production job,the recordings were produced over a 16 week period in 1970. The 2 tracks are "Right Off" and "Yesternow", for a total of about 53 minutes of heaven. This CD from1992 (with a red border) is an older edition.There is a much newer edition of the remastered original recording that came out in 2005. The Amazon ASIN is B00074CBFG. Just put that in the product search and it will take you straight to the product page. It costs a little more, but it is an excellent quality, with every note and sound coming through the speakers beautifully. It also includes a nice 15 page booklet with facts on Davis, the musicians, the recording sessions, and a history of jazz in brief(and also a few pix).
Recommended for Jazz fans, and Rock fans leaning towards the jazzy side. Incredible stuff! Wonderful Tribute...Enjoy.....Laurie
Pioneering 70s fusion.......2005-03-26
The true stars here are Mclaughlin's snappy guitar work, Miles himself and the incendiary drumming of a then young Billy Cobham.
This and later on Agharta/Pangaea are the closest approximation to what might have been if Miles and Jimi Hendrix had collaborated. Out of this world.
Overrated.......2005-02-26
The reason to buy Jack Johnson is for the first track, "Right Off." Miles always bragged that he could have the best rock band in the world, and "Right Off" proves it. John McLaughlin absolutely rips on the guitar here, and Miles chips in an uncharacteristically aggressive solo that is very memorable. If you like Sly and The Family Stone and James Brown, most of "Right Off" will be right up your ally. However, as with much of Miles' work from this period, he doesn't know when to let a good thing quit, and the song goes on for too long, getting pretty repetitive by the end.
The second track, "Yesternow," is repetitiveness defined. It is a slow, boring number that goes nowhere and takes about a half-hour to get there. Those who aren't looking to be put to sleep usually cut off "Jack Johnson" after the first side.
In all, this is a worthwhile album to get for the first song, the first 10 minutes of which is probably one of the greatest rock jams ever. But if you're just getting into Miles' fusion period, I'd start off with "Bitches Brew" instead.
Why Miles was cool!.......2004-08-18
Its pretty good........2004-07-15
The first piece "Right Off" starts as an entertaining jazz-rock groove. There's some great firery soloing by Miles and then the tune gets a little spacey towards the middle during the sax solo. There is little harmonic change and the groove stays the same until about 12 minutes in when a James Brown like guitar vamp starts, very cool. Things stay in this mode mode for a while until the groove from the beginning starts again. An organ solo ensues and some good soprano sax and guitar. Not bad, there's some excellent trumpet by Miles and John Mclaughlin's guitar is aggressive and well played. Good solos from the other players. Right Off is a good track, and a fun listen.
The second piece Yesternow suffers from an extremely repetitive bass line that just goes on annoyingly for minutes and minutes while other instruments noodle around leaving much space in the playing. Not much happens for a LONG time. But the piece very gradually builds momentum until "Shh Peaceful" (what the ?!?!) from in a Silent Way comes in. Wow, what a "great" way to expand a composition, insert previously recorded material from another album in the middle. Well it is a sound track album and I have to give Teo Macero props for his usually excellent tape editing and production. Then its back to more repetitious bass playing with horn and guitar accents. This remains in the same mode until at last, thank god, a groove is formed and Miles solos some. Then a really beautiful slow melodic part reminicsent of "Sketches of Spain" closes out the album. Its too bad that this section isn't longer as its a really effective and emotive bit of music. I could have done without the Brock Peters voice over, but I'm not bothered by it because of its brevity.
I think this album is pretty good. It has its moments of great playing from Miles and John McLaughlin plays generally excellent guitar. But there are long stretches of barren groove and noodly solos that never seem to really get off the ground. The bass and drum playing are unremarkable. I have to admit I was somewhat disappointed when I got this CD because I remembered "Jack" as being a much better album. Oh well memory can play tricks on you, I last heard it in the mid-eighties. I have to say though on second listen there are better electric Miles albums out there (not to mention the 30 previous years of acoustic music) This album is inferior to "Bitches Brew," "In a Silent Way," "Live Evil", "Get Up With It," or even "On the Corner" (which is basically a series of deep grooves) If you want to hear some really angry Miles Davis pick up Pangea recorded live in Japan. I'm not saying this is a bad album, or that its not worth getting, it is. But it incorporates some previously recorded material and some of the playing on Yesternow gets a bit tedious. "A Tribute to Jack Johnson" is a good film soundtrack but I'm afraid it pales in comparison to much of Miles' other electric work.
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I5YVQG Release Date: 2006-12-04 |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes house in a miniature LP sleeve. 2006.Album Details
Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Dsd Mastered Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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A Guitar Tribute to Jack Johnson
Various Artists Manufacturer: Tribute Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DIZQV Release Date: 2003-11-04 |
Tracks:
- Holes To Heaven
- The Horizon Has Been Defeated
- Times Like These
- Traffic In The Sky
- Wasting Time
- Rodeo Clowns
- Gone
- Flake
- The News
- Mud Football
Customer Reviews:
ahhh... NO!!!.......2006-08-24
Not bad but not great.......2004-07-13
I would say get this CD but first I recomend getting on and on and then brushfire fairytales...if you still want more Jack Johnson stuff then I would get this, but not as a starter.
Hit the nail on the head.......2004-05-22
a fellow jack fan
Tribute to Jack Johnson.......2003-12-30
I was looking forward to hearing VARIOUS ARTISTS performing Jack's music.
Oh well.
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Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004VUJS |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
Album Description
Japanese reissue of the late jazz great's 1971 album originally released on Columbia. Release in 2000.Album Details
Japanese version featuring DSD remastering.
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008T63 Release Date: 1997-07-01 |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson
Miles Davis Manufacturer: Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AO8CD8 |
Tracks:
- Right Off
- Yesternow
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Believing in Detroit:A Tribute to Vladdy and Sergei
Suicide Machines , Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise , Grinder Featuring Darren McCarty , Five Horse Johnson , Jill Jack , Karen Newman , Howling Diablos , Speedball , Walk On Water , and Hockey Daddy Manufacturer: JFW ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000JGT1LO |
Product Description
19 track audio cd. Songs are:1)Our Time-Suicide Machines, 2)Shake It Off-Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, 3)Green Bottle-Howling Diablos, 4)Highway 80-Walk On Water, 5)Step Outside-Grinder Featuring Darren McCarty, 6)Ventura-Big Block, 7)Heart of Chrome-Speedball, 8)You're to Me-Scott Fab, 9)Rosie-Jill Jack, 10)Let Me Down easy-Karen Newman, 11)Leftovers-Horrse, 12)Legacy-A.L.O., 13)Skatin'-Hockey Daddy, 14)Longhorn-K.O.B., 15)Downstone Blues-Five Horse Johnson, 16)Butterfly-Ebeling Hughes, 17)Soothing-Caelum Bliss, 18)It Always Is-Variac, 19)Satellite-Fletcher Pratt.
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A Tribute to Jack Johnson (Import)
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000H4QK1M |
Product Description
Japanese import on Sony. Mastersound editionPop Music:
