A particularly strong set by late-period
Miles Davis, this LP is highlighted by a surprisingly straight-ahead performance titled "Mr. Pastorius." In addition to
Davis and his new altoist
Kenny Garrett, various guests (including
Marcus Miller, guitarist
Jean-Paul Bourelly,
Joey DeFrancesco on keyboards,
Rick Margitza on tenor, pianist
Joe Sample, and bassist Foley) get their chances to play next to the great legend who is in top form. An excellent effort, it was really his last studio recording with his regular band. [
Amandla was re-released on LP in 2016.] ~ Scott Yanow