Miles Davis & Marcus Miller | Music From Siesta

Music from Siesta is an album released in 1987 by Miles Davis and Marcus Miller. It is the soundtrack of the 1987 film Siesta, directed by Mary Lambert.

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Music from Siesta Review

 

by Scott Yanow

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 Miles Davis, in the twilight of his life, returned to his roots. It's worth searching for.

Miles Davis & Marcus Miller    |   Music From Siesta

All songs composed by Marcus Miller, except "Theme for Augustine" by Miles Davis & Marcus Miller  

1. "Lost in Madrid, Part 1" - 1:48
2. "Siesta / Kitt's Kiss / Lost in Madrid, Part 2" - 6:54
3. "Theme for Augustine / Wind / Seduction / Kiss" - 6:33
4. "Submission" - 2:32
5. "Lost in Madrid, Part 3" - 0:49
6. "Conchita / Lament" - 6:43
7. "Lost in Madrid, Part 4 / Rat Dance / The Call" - 1:41
8. "Claire / Lost in Madrid, Part 5" - 4:33
9. "Afterglow" - 1:41
10. "Los Feliz" - 4:35

• Miles Davis - trumpet
• Marcus Miller - bass, bass clarinet, etc.
• John Scofield - acoustic guitar on "Siesta"
• Omar Hakim - drums on "Siesta"
• Earl Klugh - classical guitar on "Claire"
• James Walker - flute on "Los Feliz"
• Jason Miles - synthesizer programming

Recording Date

January 19, 1987 - March, 1987

Recording Location

• Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, CA
• Minot Sound Studios, White Plains, NY
• Sigma Sound Studios, New York, NY