This was part of Miles' repetoire when he returned to creating music in the 80s after taking a needed break.
People wanted him to play old-timey jazz (his words) and he was not here for that. He didn't want any part of looking in that rear-view mirror. I didn't like it, but I got it.
This song was letting us know he still had the blues (and jazz), but just from a different view.
Musicians on Miles Davis, Live in Germany 1988 (Munich Philharmonic Concert Hall)
Miles Davis – trumpet,
Kenny Garrett – saxophone
Bobby Irving – keyboards
Adam Holzman – keyboards
Joseph "Foley" McCreary – guitar
Benjamin Rietveld – bass
Marilyn Mazur – percussion
Ricky Wellman – drums