Despite the CD's title, most of the music on this date does not have any close connection to
Miles Davis; in fact five of the ten songs were not even recorded by Davis. In addition, trumpeter
Randy Brecker, who joins the
Andy Laverne Trio (which is comprised of pianist
Laverne, bassist
George Mraz and drummer
Al Foster) sounds closer to
Freddie Hubbard and
Lee Morgan than to Davis. However, if one does not think about the tribute aspect (or lack of), the music is quite enjoyable.
Laverne and Brecker have many fine solos within the hard-bop tradition on such numbers as "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Maiden Voyage," "All Blues" and "Cantaloupe Island." An excellent modern straight-ahead date that falls just a little short of being essential.
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Scott Yanow, Rovi