Star People
Miles Davis · 1983
58 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A fusion of electric textures and expansive improvisation that captures the essence of Davis's later work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive improvisation that unfolds
- patient exploration of soundscapes
- sustained grooves for deep listening
- late-night introspection and reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, catchy tunes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- electric textures· improvisational freedom· artistic reinvention
- Career context
- By 1983, Miles Davis was in a phase of artistic reinvention, emerging from a hiatus marked by personal struggles and health issues. 'Star People' followed his previous album, 'We Want Miles' (1981), showcasing his continued evolution within the jazz fusion genre and re-establishing his presence in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Future Shock by Herbie Hancock — Combines electric jazz with experimental elements, reflecting a similar artistic reinvention.Light as a Feather by Chick Corea — Merges electric textures and improvisational freedom, capturing a vibrant fusion spirit.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come Get It 11:21
- 2 It Gets Better 9:47
- 3 Speak 8:24
- 4 Star People 18:44
- 5 U ’n’ I 5:55
- 6 Star on Cicely 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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