This is a must have if you love Miles Davis....or Herbie Hancock...or Wayne Shorter....or Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin.or.....or..or...get the point. This was a new chapter in modern/progressive jazz...with Miles experimenting in differant sounds and textures....also led to the advent of "world music". Along with the title track"Bitches Brew" is a must have 2 cd's full of some of the best jazz you will ever hear.The album also gave birth .....sort of to the groups "Weather Report". Herbie Hancocks"Headhunters" and numerous other jazz/fusion groups that went on to enjoy worldwide regonition. Also introduced the world to Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin who went on to enjoy success playing alongside Carlos Santana on the album "A Love Divine" a rare but really differant turn for Santana,also worth taking a listen if you are INTO it.................the Toad