Jack Johnson  by Miles Davis

The album Jack Johnson (official title: A Tribute To Jack Johnson) by Miles Davis, released in 1971, is considered one of the most significant milestones in the artist's career. It is regarded as Davis's most rock album, combining jazz fusion with elements of hard rock and funk. It is characterized by a "dirty," electric sound with intense grooves and improvisational freedom, having been labeled as "the purest electric jazz record ever made." It was created as the soundtrack for the documentary of the same name by Bill Cayton about the life of Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight champion.

It was recorded mainly at Columbia 30th Street Studio (or Studio B) in New York City. The primary recordings took place on February 18th and April 7th, 1970. Among the musicians who participated in the recording are John McLaughlin on electric guitar, Billy Cobham on drums, and Herbie Hancock on keyboards. Right Off began almost spontaneously as a jam by the musicians while waiting for Miles in the studio.

The record reflects Miles's identification with Johnson's rebellious character and the "Black Power" aesthetic of the era. Today it is considered one of the top masterpieces of his electric period, setting the standards for the fusion of the 1970s.