Over the course of his career, pianist, composer, arranger and producer Jason Miles has worked with Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, David Sanborn, Michael Jackson and Aretha Franklin. But the definitive highlight for Jason was his sound-shaping work with Miles Davis - on Tutu, Amandla and Siesta.
With this week being the actual 100th anniversary of Miles Davis' birth, 100 Miles for Miles Davis is a timely salute from a man who was there.
An album of originals dedicated to Davis, Jason has illuminated this effort with guest trumpeters Randy Brecker, Russell Gunn, Barry Danielian and Patches Stewart, with added creativity from saxophonists Ada Rovatti, Jef Coffin and Jay Rodriguez. Guitarists Tiago Oliviera, Ronnie Drayton, Romero Lubambo and Dean Brown sparkle as well on this salute to the Davis legend.
Hear a track from 100 Miles For Miles Davis each weekday morning @8:20AM, and visit Leo Sidran's The Third Story conversation with Jason on our website (WBGO.org), another service provided by the members of WBGO!
Mon-"100 Miles"
Tues-"Controlled Chaos"
Wed-"Malibu Midnight Blue"
Thurs-"Samba Para Miles"
Fri-"Jeanne Moreau"
