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MILES DAVIS ~ RUBBERBAND RHINO 603497850785 (Barcode: 603497850785) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Pop Fusion Recorded: 1985 - 1986 Released: 2019 This is an album by iconic American Jazz trumpeter / composer Miles DavisFind albums by this artist, recorded in late 1985 / early 1986, following Davis’ departure from ColumbiaFind albums on this label and new contract with Warner Bros.Find albums on this label, which was supposed to release the album at the time, but scrapped it, releasing the legendary “TutuFind albums with this title” a year later. As such, the album was often referred to as “the lost Miles Davis album”, until its release thirty-four years later, although some of the material was used on the last Davis’ album “Doo-BopFind albums with this title”. The album presents eleven tracks and features various studio musicians and singers, some of which are co-credited as authors of the music, in addition to Jazz musicians appearing on some tracks, like guitarist Mike SternFind albums by this artist, saxophonist Bob BergFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Adam HolzmanFind albums by this artist and others. The album cover features one of Miles Davis’ paintings. The music has very little to do with conventional / traditional Jazz per se, and marks Davis’ interest in Funk, Soul and Rap. The overall result is an amalgam of various Pop trends, spiced up by Davis’ incredible (as always) trumpet playing on top. Warner Bros. decision to scrap the album was completely justified at the time, as releasing the album would have damaged Miles’ Jazz reputation, surely in the eyes of his followers, which were not prepared for such radical change in style and sound. “Tutu” offered a much milder and more Jazz oriented alternative and opened the way to the “new” Miles Davis, and the albums that followed created a new image, which was embraced in time by most of his followers. Additionally, the album suffers from some production / sound problems, which were solved on those later albums. Overall, the album emphasizes the pioneering spirit of Miles Davis and his vision, which was always way ahead of the music scene, as in this case. His trumpet playing is as Godly as ever and most of the music here reflects perfectly the ever-evolving path he threaded, often quite alone. The album definitely deserves to be a part of the definitive Miles Davis collection!

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ADAM HOLZMAN ~ OVERDRIVE LIPSTICK 89025 ~ USA ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Adam HolzmanFind albums by this artist (son of Jac HolzmanFind albums by this artist, the legendary ElektraFind albums on this label Records producer in the late 60s - DoorsFind albums by this artist, LoveFind albums by this artist, etc.) was exposed to music since his early childhood and it is no wonder that he grew up to be one of the most respected keyboards players in the US. He participated in a myriad recording sessions and for 4 years (1985-1989) was a member of the Miles DavisFind albums by this artist band as it`s musical director. This is his 2nd album as a leader and his many talents are evident here beyond any doubt.

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