He was known for his work with Miles Davis in the early 1970s and on early fusion albums such as Jack Johnson, Live-Evil, and Agharta, along with a series of his own R&B/soul hits and others featuring him on vocals, particularly the Norman Connors-produced hit "You Are My Starship" in 1976 and other songs in the mid to late-1970s.
He was renowned for his collaborations with Miles Davis during the early 1970s and on fusion albums like Jack Johnson, Live-Evil, and Agharta. He also produced a series of R&B/soul hits and songs featuring him on vocals, including "You Are My Starship" in 1976 and other mid-to-late-1970s tracks.