Miles in the Sky (album)

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Miles in the Sky is an album recorded in January and May 1968 by the Miles Davis quintet. It is notable for the first use of electric piano and electric guitar on an issued recording by Davis, a foreshadowing of his move into fusion music over the next few years.

"Paraphernalia" was the only composition from this album to enter Davis's live book.

Track listing

1. "Stuff" (M. Davis) -16:58
2. "Paraphernalia" (W. Shorter) -12:36
3. "Black Comedy" (T. Williams) -7:25
4. "Country Son" (M. Davis) -13:49

The 1998 CD reissue also includes alternate takes of "Black Comedy" and "Country Son".

Performers

• Miles Davis - Trumpet
• Wayne Shorter - Tenor saxophone
• Herbie Hancock - Piano, Electric piano on "Stuff"
• George Benson - Electric guitar on "Paraphernalia"
• Ron Carter - Double bass, electric bass on "Stuff"
• Tony Williams - Drums

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