Track 1: Recorded August 28, 1982 live at Jones Beach Theatre, New York.
Track 2: Recorded January 5, 1983 at Record Plant Studio, New York.
Track 3: Recorded February 3, 1983 live at Cullen Auditorium, University of Houston, Houston.
Tracks 4 & 5: Recorded September 1, 1982 at Columbia Studio B, New York.
Track 6: Recorded August 11, 1982 at Columbia Studio B, New York.
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DSD Mastering
"Star People" is a CD release by legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, manufactured by Pid. The album captures Davis in a highly creative transitional phase, exploring extended electric jazz, blues-infused grooves and expansive improvisations. With its rich, atmospheric soundscapes and long-form pieces, "Star People" offers a deep listening experience for fans of post-bop, fusion and adventurous modern jazz. The recording balances tight ensemble playing with open, exploratory passages, highlighting the interplay between trumpet, rhythm section and electric instrumentation, and is ideal for listeners who appreciate both lyrical melodies and bold harmonic excursions.
Miles Davis is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians in jazz history. Over several decades he helped shape entire eras and styles, from bebop and cool jazz to modal jazz and electric fusion. His discography includes some of the most acclaimed and best-known jazz recordings of all time, and he consistently worked with top-class musicians, pushing the boundaries of improvisation, sound and form. "Star People" reflects this restless creativity and his ongoing search for new musical directions.
Pid functions as a reliable manufacturer and distributor, ensuring that titles like "Star People" remain available in high-quality CD format. Known for handling a broad catalogue that ranges from classics to more specialized releases, Pid places value on consistent production standards and solid physical presentation. Buyers can therefore expect a carefully manufactured disc that allows this important chapter in Miles Davis' work to be enjoyed in durable, collectable form.
On this album Miles blends blues, funk, and hard rock into the swing so easily it seems like he was channeling Jimi Hendrix and about a thousand others. Highly recommend
Modern
32.380
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 981- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.399- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 795- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
