James. James Mtoome is a legendary musician who played a big role in Miles Davis's band in the early 70s.

And when I meet Miles people, I get very excited to talk Miles

because Miles was amazing. And Tumay has great stories.

I want to hear all the smoke, all the stories, all the insight, because Miles Davis in the early 70s was on his third time

reinventing music you were right there

part of on the Corner, Big Fun, Dark Magus, other albums that are part of that

70s period that is controversial. Some people don't like that stuff. Some people do love it. I love it.

What was he trying to do in that period?

Well I can tell you what he was... period. But in addition to that not only was he my mentor but also it was like a

Father's son kind of thing, you know, and

How much older was he? You know, I think I was 23 miles was 40 something you know.

Okay so yeah yeah paternal yeah yeah and and he seemed older what was he

what was he like just what was he like to be around?

Man, you said you only got a half out.

Miles Davis was the most unique human being I'd ever been around or have ever been around in my life.

One thing I tell you about Miles, whatever he told you, that's what he meant.

If yes was yes, no was really no.

But the lessons that I learned from from our conversations was like,

he would tell me things about the utilization of space.

Like don't play all the time. Lay out. Let the music breathe.

What you don't play is more important than what you play.

When you cross the bridge, burn it. So you can't even go back to something old.

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