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American jazz musicians and artists from India collaborate on Miles from India, a 2008 tribute project devoted to the music of Miles Davis. Its arrangements connect repertoire associated with the trumpeter and composer to Indian classical and related musical practices. The emphasis falls on new ensemble interpretations, using the meeting of musical traditions as a central part of the project rather than presenting an archival Davis recording. The album suits listeners interested in cross-cultural jazz and in how familiar material can change through different approaches to rhythm and performance.
Collaboration gives the tribute its identity: the musicians work within shared arrangements instead of merely placing separate styles beside one another. Within the tribute-album category, its distinguishing feature is the connection between Davis's musical legacy and Indian performers, offering a collective reinterpretation rather than an attempt to reproduce a single original recording.
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What is Miles from India?
Miles from India is a 2008 tribute project celebrating the music of trumpeter and composer Miles Davis. It combines American jazz musicians with artists from India in newly arranged performances.
Is Miles Davis performing on Miles from India?
No, the album is a tribute project performed by other musicians rather than a new Miles Davis recording. Its source material comes from compositions associated with Davis's career.
Which musicians appear on Miles from India?
The project includes American jazz players such as Dave Liebman, Lenny White, Mike Stern, and Wallace Roney alongside Indian musicians including Shankar Mahadevan and Rakesh Chaurasia. The lineup reflects the album's cross-cultural concept.
How does Miles from India combine jazz and Indian classical music?
The arrangements place Miles Davis compositions in performances that use both American jazz improvisation and Indian musical traditions. The 2008 release is therefore a reinterpretation project, not a straightforward collection of Davis covers.
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