Miles Davis

Bitches Brew

First released1970

Bitches Brew was recorded at Columbia Records' Studio A in New York during August 1969 and released in February 1970. The album was produced by Miles Davis and Teo Macero, with engineer Nick Ingui overseeing the recording sessions. Davis utilized a multitrack recording approach and extensive studio overdubbing under Macero's direction, allowing for layered compositions that departed from traditional jazz recording methods. The sessions featured electric instruments including Fender Rhodes piano, electric bass, and electric guitar alongside acoustic drums, reflecting the fusion aesthetic that would define the album's groundbreaking sound. The album's production exemplified a new approach to jazz documentation in the studio era, prioritizing studio experimentation and electronic textures over live ensemble performance.