Recently I received a gift subscription to Jazz times magazine .The magazines have not started but a few days ago I got a bonus gift .It is titled Miles Electric: a different kind of blue . This is an excellent documentary / concert recording of Miles at the beginning of his Electric period around 1969. Included are interviews with Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Joni Mitchell and members of miles “Bitches Brew” group at the time. These interviews weave together a theme that presents an explanation of Miles controversial emerging “fusion “ music. It is fascinating to listen as each band member explains his contribution to the music. Drummer Jack De Johnette is the anchor establishing the groove, maintaining and embellishing it. Bassist Dave Holland creates focus within the music’s framework. Percussionist Arito Moriea adds color. Pianist (organ) Keith Jarrett brings funky primal energy and Chick Corea adds electric presence playing the Fender Rhodes.Gary Barts contributes Alto and soprano sax. The concert recording segment was done at the Isle of Wight rock Festival by Murray Lerner. It presents 38 minutes of this music’s powerful rhythm , electronic energy, which ebbs and flow. Miles effortlessly dictated change in its direction creating a masterpiece! The DVD is worth its price for the concert footage alone. Miles and his electric band produce powerful, staggering ,intensity and the unsuspecting audience (600,000) ,who had just seen Tiny Tim perform were probably stunned!