Complete Jack Johnson Sessions - Miles Davis Japanese domestic edition, with Japanese commentary The box has minor scratches and marks, but the CD surfaces are in pristine condition. "Jack Johnson" is the soundtrack album for a biographical film about the first black boxer to become world champion. The original album was a single LP. This complete box set, however, is a 5-CD set. First of all, you'll be overwhelmed by the sheer volume. An important point is that the music wasn't made for the film. This is because, around 1970, Miles was influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone, and was constantly having studio sessions, aiming to "create the world's best rock band." Some of these sessions were used for the soundtrack. Therefore, the music heard in this box set is unrelated to the film and should be listened to as a document of the early 70s when Miles was rapidly approaching rock music. The recordings were made between February and June 1970. Performances from this period were also included in "Live Evil" and "Big Fun," but they are all gathered here. Miles, playing a fierce muted solo against a rock-influenced simple rhythm, is incredibly cool. Content introduction A complete box set of the soundtrack for the film about the black boxer Jack Johnson. Recorded from February 18 to June 4, 1970. A complete limited edition with many unreleased takes.