“Play like you don’t know how to play the guitar”: That time Miles Davis stopped his entire band to give John McLaughlin some unlikely advice

John McLaughlin (left) and Miles Davis perform onstage.

Colorful Miles Davis stories are legion – a quick Google search will net you plenty revolving around the jazz icon's famous temper.

Davis was just as formidable when it came to his musical vision, a famously straight shooter who expected nothing but the best from his well-vetted bandmates. With those high expectations, though, typically came a great deal of quiet respect.