Electric Walls of Sound: Jazz Fusion Part 2
In today's podcast episode, we pick up our exploration of jazz fusion by looking at the amazing careers and music produced by a number of genius musicians who came out of Miles Davis' bands. We'll visit with Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin and his band, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorious and the band Weather Report, Chick Corea and his bands Return to Forever and the Elektrik Band. The forces that Miles pioneered and set in motion continued to evolve in multiple directions. You'll discover in today's episode, and you'll be able to hear from the musicians themselves about what it was like to play in these bands and create this adventurous, beautiful new music!IN TODAY'S EPISODE:Interview; Herbie Hancock from a lecture given at Harvard UniversityHerbie Hancock Chameleon Watermelon ManInterview: John McLaughlin talks about what it was like to play with Miles Davis.Graham Bond Organisation: Train TimeThe Mahavishnu Orchestra Inner Mounting Flame One Word Eternity's Breath Pt. 1Weather Report Birdland Nubian Sundance Tears HerandnuInterview: Jaco Pastorious talks about his collaboration with Joe ZawinulJaco Pastorious/ Weather Report Teen TownInterview: Pat MathenyInterview: Chick Corea talks about joining Miles Davis' band.Return to Forever Return to ForeverInterview: Chick Corea talks about forming his band, Return to Forever SpainThe Elektrik Band: RumbleSteely Dan: Aja
Electric Walls of Sound: Jazz Fusion Part 2