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Details Release Date: Oct 23, 2001; Lead Performance: Miles Davis

Although it predates Bitches Brew, 1969's In a Silent Way is acknowledged as Davis' first real foray into jazz-rock fusion. This triple-CD set brings together the recordings Davis made during a decisive six-month period that found him dissolving his acoustic quintet and experimenting with electric instruments and rock-funk rhythms. Four previously unreleased performances, and unabridged Silent tunes, provide an enthralling picture of a turn in the road that defined Davis' art for the remainder of his life.

Originally posted Oct 26, 2001 Published in issue #622 Oct 26, 2001 Order article reprints

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