A Tribute To Jack Johnson -. 2020 European Columbia-Legacy We Are Vinyl Series label 2-track LP

Studio album and soundtrack for Bill Cayton's documentary name on the life of boxer Jack Johnson... crafted by legendary American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader - originally released February, 1971, by Columbia Records. Its two 25-minute-plus tracks were produced from recordings made on February 18 and April 7, 1970, at 30th Street Studio in New York City.

Davis was inspired by the political and racial subtext of Johnson's saga as well as the hard rock and funk sounds of his own era, leading a rock-inspired line-up of musicians in the studio: guitarists John McLaughlin and Sonny Sharrock, keyboardists Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, clarinetist Bennie Maupin, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Billy Cobham.

Tracklisting:

Side 1:
1. Right Off 26:53

Side 2:
1. Yesternow 25:34

All songs were composed by Miles Davis.

Recorded at Columbia Studios, New York, April 7, 1970:
"Willie Nelson" section of "Yesternow" recorded at Columbia Studios, February 18, 1970

Credits:
Miles Davis – trumpet
Steve Grossman – soprano saxophone
John McLaughlin – electric guitar
Herbie Hancock – organ
Michael Henderson – electric bass
Billy Cobham – drums
Brock Peters – narration

"Willie Nelson" section of "Yesternow" (from 14:00 to 23:55):  
Miles Davis – trumpet
Bennie Maupin – bass clarinet
John McLaughlin – electric guitar
Sonny Sharrock – electric guitar
Chick Corea – electric piano
Dave Holland – electric bass
Jack DeJohnette – drums

Technical Credits:
Teo Macero – Production, conduction of "unknown orchestra"
Stan Tonkel – Engineering

Artwork:
David Gahr - Miles Davis Photography
Paul Davis - Artwork