Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future. He was ready for his rebirth. As it is with every human being, he is irreplaceable . . .
On our last day of recording, May 17, I walked into the studio and there was no piano for me to play. I said, "Miles, what am I supposed to play?"
"Play that," he said, and nodded toward a Fender Rhodes electric piano.
"Stuff" was released on this day in 1968.
“It’s hard for me to believe that 50 years later this record is still so widely celebrated. I really appreciate that the younger generation has discovered and embraced so much of my music, that was recorded and released so long ago.