6 Key Players on Miles Davis’s On the Corner

Michael Henderson The bassist provided the driving, funky foundation that anchored the album’s dense grooves.

John McLaughlin The guitarist added sharp, electric textures that cut through the mix with aggressive phrasing.

Chick Corea The keyboardist contributed layered synthesizer and electric piano parts that expanded the album’s psychedelic sound.

Herbie Hancock Another keyboardist, Hancock brought his signature electric piano work and experimental approach to the sessions.

Badal Roy The Indian tabla player introduced world-music rhythms that gave the album a non-Western, polyrhythmic feel.

Mtume The percussionist added African-influenced hand percussion and congas, reinforcing the album’s global fusion direction.