Why is “Bitches Brew” Considered An Amazing Record?

The front and back cover of “Bitches Brew” designed by Mati Klarwein

I was a couple of months into my freshman year of college when I first listened to Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew. I always heard that this was one of those records that you needed to listen to, especially if you considered yourself a jazz buff. I distinctly remember queueing it up on Spotify, hitting play, and laying in bed while I listened to it. My initial verdict: Bitches Brew was confusing and a…