This collaboration between
Miles Davis
and producer
Marcus Miller
(who, except for some cameos, plays all of the other instruments) is quite successful and a bit of a surprise since it is essentially a
soundtrack
to an obscure film. Dedicated to arranger
Gil Evans
, the music is greatly influenced by his style with
Miller
creating an electrified but very warm orchestra to accompany
Davis
' melodic solos. This was the first of several instances in which
, in the twilight of his life, returned to his roots. It's worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow