Gregory Hutchinson: Kind of Now – the Pulse of Miles Davis – VINYL LP

Title: Kind of Now – the Pulse of Miles Davis
Artist: Gregory Hutchinson
Label: Warner Classics
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 5026854173139
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 2026-07-03
Number of Discs: 1

Gregory Hutchinson’s “Kind of Now – The Pulse of Miles Davis” is a fascinating and highly rewarding album that breathes new life into some of the immortal classics from Miles Davis’ repertoire, such as Charlie Parker’s “Ah-Leu-Cha” or Miles’ own “Seven Steps to Heaven”, discounting the obvious while closing in on the deep cuts. The leader’s excellent drum interludes tie this hour-long program tightly together, adding a futuristic newness that’s all in Hutch’s time. The overall quality and density of “Kind of Now” has everything to do with the musicians involved, a great group of young legends and lions carefully selected by the leader, just the way Miles used to do: Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Ron Blake (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Jakob Bro (guitar), Emmanuel Michael (guitar), Gerald Clayton (piano) Joe Sanders (double bass).

Tracks:
1.1 Ah-Leu-Cha
1.2 Fran-Dance
1.3 Fall
1.4 Orbits
1.5 The Masters (Interlude)
1.6 Feio
1.7 Water Babies
1.8 Seven Steps to Heaven
1.9 Bitches Brew
1.10 Black Comedy
1.11 Ellehcem’s Time
1.12 Circle in the Round
1.13 I’m Done