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Genre:
Jazz
Release Date: 03/04/2008
Like
Quincy Jones,
Marcus Miller has the ability to bring together highly individual artists from several areas of music and somehow get them to fit comfortably in his projects. In addition,
Miller can uplift what could be a simple
funk piece and make it of interest to
jazz listeners through his musicianship, creativity, and imagination. On
Marcus, he uses different personnel and instrumentations on each selection, playing a bewildering assortment of instruments himself in addition to his distinctive electric bass. Some of the pieces, particularly ones that feature the singing of
Lalah Hathaway and
the Ivey Sisters, are essentially
R&B although usually with a curve thrown in. Some selections have
Miller heading what sounds like
Miles Davis' last band (with
Michael "Patches" Stewart in
Miles' place), and there are features for his atmospheric bass clarinet playing.
David Sanborn fares well during his two appearances, and
Tom Scott stops by for a cameo, as does bluesman
Keb' Mo', and one should not overlook the harmonica playing of
Gregoire Maret. Listeners who enjoy creative
funk will certainly enjoy this eclectic program.
~Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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