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Jason Miles: Miles to Miles: In the Spirit of Miles Davis

Read "Miles to Miles: In the Spirit of Miles Davis" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
February 24, 2005

Jason Miles has a wealth of experience and expertise in an area that is often under-appreciated. Synthesizer programming may not seem as significant as the folks who play the instrument, but the truth is that the wealth of programmed sounds for a recording can ultimately determine how contemporary-sounding and, equally importantly, how timeless it will become.

Take Miles Davis' Tutu. While some of the compositions have gone on to become synonymous with Davis' last period, gaze back at the recording ...

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Jason Miles: Cozmopolitan

Read "Cozmopolitan" reviewed by Mark Sabbatini

by Mark Sabbatini
December 9, 2004

An easy first impression upon listening to Cozmopolitan is that keyboardist Jason Miles is amazingly authentic in getting an impressive roster of players to relive their youth. Examining the linear notes reveals why--it was recorded 25 years ago.

Miles recorded his first project as a leader in 1979 with musicians he continued playing with, such as saxophonist Michael Brecker and bassist Marcus Miller, but couldn't sell it to a label. He came across the master tapes in 2003 ...