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Selim Sivad: A Tribute to Miles Davis

World Saxophone Quartet · 1998

52 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A sophisticated fusion of jazz improvisation and tribute, echoing the innovative spirit of Miles Davis through rich saxophone textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Selim — This track exemplifies the quartet's interpretative depth, using intricate harmonies and dynamic interplay to honor Davis's original vision while adding their distinct voice.
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    Freddie Freeloader — The quartet's rendition showcases their agility and creativity, transforming a well-known standard into an exploratory piece that maintains its soulful essence.
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    Tutu — This interpretation highlights the group's modern sensibilities, blending electronic elements with traditional jazz techniques in homage to Davis's later work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends tribute and improvisation, reflecting Miles Davis's influence while maintaining its own identity.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brisk tempo on 'Seven Steps to Heaven', but transitions into slower, more contemplative pieces like 'Blue in Green'.
  • Several tracks incorporate call-and-response techniques between the saxophones, creating a dynamic interplay that reflects Davis's influence.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Seven Steps to Heaven 6:14
  • 2 Selim 7:30
  • 3 Freddie Freeloader 6:50
  • 4 The Road to Nefertiti / Nefertiti 10:03
  • 5 Tutu 6:53
  • 6 Blue in Green 5:33
  • 7 All Blues 9:51

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